SECURITY OFFICER

Org. Setting and ReportingOn 29 May 1948, the United Nations Security Council, in its resolution 50 (1948) called for a cessation of hostilities in Palestine and established the first peacekeeping mission headed by a UN Mediator with the assistance of a group of military observers to be known as the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO). UNTSO is mandated to observe and maintain the unconditional ceasefires and assist the parties to the 1949 Armistice Agreements in the supervision of the application and observance of the terms of those Agreements. UNTSO’s mandate covers five countries, including Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Syrian Arab Republic. This position is located in the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) in Jerusalem. Under the overall supervision of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) the Security Officer FS-5 reports to the Service Support Supervisor (SSS) on all Safety and Security issues. ResponsibilitiesWithin limits of delegated authority, the Security Officer, FS-5, may be responsible for the following duties: • Manages the daily operations and administration duties related to the functions of a Fire and Safety Focal Point; • Assists the CSO/DCSO/ in the office management procedures and/or supervises a Security Unit, as needed; • Develops and monitors the implementation of fire and safety as well as security contingency plans for UNTSO mission; • Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependents on safety and security issues; • Serves as a member of the Security Cell, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the security plans; • Evaluates air, land and sea emergency relocation/evacuation capability; and participates in the conduct of relocation /evacuation exercises and recommends appropriate action; • Determines accessible areas, maintains tracking systems and coordinates a 24-hour Emergency Response System; • Assesses the level of security risk for the area of operations; • Monitors, conducts or coordinates security operations; • Maintains continuing lines of communication with fire wardens, security focal points and other UN or non-UN stake holders; • Briefs the CSO/DCSO/ on the status, activity and requirements of the unit; • Ensures that fire prevention devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises, including Outstations and Observation Posts (OPs); Maintains fire evacuation plans and conducts fire drills and training as necessary, in coordination with the CSO/DCSO/SSS; • Maintains office and premises security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities; • Assumes responsibility for fire and safety management; Monitors and evaluates office physical security and safety measures, and conducts surveys of installations and facilities; implements safety measures; • Provides advice and training to UN personnel and eligible dependents on safety matters, as assigned; • Identifies the training needs of Fire wardens and mission’s staff, in coordination with UNTSO Security Training Coordinator. • Supports the Security Investigation Unit (SIU) regarding safety and security-related incidents involving UN personnel, project personnel, personnel, eligible dependents and UN owned assets on UNTSO’s compound and Outstation/ OP assets • Identifies gaps in existing the Fire and Safety Unit’s capability and makes recommendation for improvement where necessary. • Assist during the planning of protectives services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary • Drafts Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of Fire and Safety equipment. • Inspects Fire and Safety equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are purchased, maintained and deployed in accordance with relevant policy. • Supports with the issuance of UN identity cards, minor investigations and access control, as appropriate. • Supports the warden system according to policy; • Contributes to the 24/7 operations when necessary and acts as SIOC Duty Officer within the Security Section if required; • Maintains a logbook with records of safety-related incidents, Briefs and update the CSO/DCSO/SSS, make recommendations for improvement • Performs other duties as required. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Knowledge of fire protection and fire safety standards , combined with background in military, police or security specialization; Knowledge, understanding and ability to manage security challenges in post-conflict environment; Capability to appropriately draft emergency responses and identify fire hazards ; Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Planning and Organizing: - Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently. EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required. Job - Specific QualificationA certificate in (UN) Fire Safety Course or the equivalent level of training is required. Work ExperienceA minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the military, police, fire service, security management or analysis with a military, police or international security management organization is required. Two years’ experience and exposure at the international level is required. One year of experience in a conflict and post conflict environment is required. In depth experience in developing fire safety evacuation plans is desirable Experience in conducting fire safety drills is desirable Experience in conducting Residential Security Measures inspections is desirable LanguagesFrench and English are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this job opening, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. AssessmentEvaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. 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For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or under-represented in the UN Secretariat as of 31st October 2024, are strongly encouraged to apply:Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, China, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Nauru, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu. 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