Вакансія: Assistant Security Officer, Kyiv, OHCHR
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The incumbent reports to the Security Coordination Officer.
Within delegated authority the Assistant Security Officer is responsible for the following duties:
• Reviews and monitors the situation in Ukraine with specific regard as to how it relates or may have an impact on OHCHR activities in the country.
• Establishes and maintains close relations with host country security agencies, and acts as liaison between the senior security professional and the host country services.
• Establishes working relationship with all other security elements of the UN Security Management System participating in the UN Security Cell to ensure maximum security coordination.
• Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN staff, project personnel and dependents on potential security problems, such as mines, kidnapping, armed attacks, arrest and detention.
• Supports the ongoing evaluation of air, land and sea evacuation routes and resources for use in emergencies, ensuring the availability of vehicles, aircraft, vessels, fuel supply and assessable roads.
• Ensures that fire detection devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises. Maintains fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary.
• Supports office security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities, issuance of identity cards, if possible background checks and entry control.
• Provides advice and training to staff and dependents on residential security measures such as window guards, alarm systems and locks to minimize burglar intrusions.
• Ensures availability of emergency communications system by making periodic checks to determine if system is functioning properly; arranges for necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Supports the investigation of accidents involving UN vehicles and prepares report of findings.
• Supports the investigation of security-related incidents involving UN staff members, project personnel or eligible dependent.
• Other duties as required.
• Professionalism: Knowledge of security management combined with background in security or emergency or disaster operations. Ability to make quick decisions in emergencies or when rapid response is required. Ability to communicate complex concepts orally. Ability to produce assessments, reports, and other papers on security issues; Ability to draft reports and papers on technical issues and contribute to review and edit the work of others. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. 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. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.
• 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.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Advanced university degree (Master`s Degree or equivalent) in security management, information management or business administration, political/social science or international relations with focus on security management. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Driver training with a valid category B and C driver’s license is desirable
For the candidates who hold a first-level university degree (Bachelor`s degree or equivalent), a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in military, police, or security management (preferably in the police or military context or related area) is required.
No experience is needed for candidates who hold an advanced university degree.
Experience working in the field, preferably with UN Security Management System (UNSMS), is desirable.
Experience in the area of human rights or international humanitarian law is desirable.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English and Ukrainian, (both oral and written) is required;
Please follow the below link to apply:
https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/239435?language=en
