Job: Security Officer

Location: UNAMI, Erbil, Iraq 
Deadline: Thursday, 26 September 2013 

Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO) or his designate (DFSCO), the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Collection, collation of information and data across a wide number of issues pertaining to the mission;
• Select and analyze information received from various sources in order to provide input to a decision making and planning tool for the mission;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of events relating to political and/or security issues;
• Ensure monitoring of daily situation reports, military and police reports, local news and verbal updates;
• Establish and maintain databases and archive as necessary;
• Ensure maintenance of a Mission-wide risk analysis, in coordination with the other units of the mission and resources;
• Travel throughout the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KR-I) to assess local security conditions and trends in the Region including collection, interpretation and analysis of security information and delivers detailed briefings on the security situation in the region.
• Conduct security briefings for UN staff new arrivals, SSI daily morning brief, ASMT and weekly staff brief.
• When required, perform routine security assessments or surveys of UN premises for the safety of field staff, assets and properties and recommend measures for security enhancement;
• Respond to queries from UN staff members requesting information on the security condition/security situation KR-I;
• Assist in supporting the UN crisis management team and respond to specific incidents as required;
• Preparation of security incident background papers, long term assessments, forecasts of the upcoming security situation and issuing advisories as required;
• Provide support and assistance to the Senior Information Analyst in monitoring and gathering comprehensive information about events or actions that may affect the implementation of the Mission's mandate;
• Prepare draft security plan for a specific area within the overall mission area of operations;
• Perform routine investigations or security assessments to ensure the safety of field staff to enter or return to locations where actual or suspected problems exist;
• Ensure that all staff members are kept fully informed on matters affecting their security;
• Liaise with local authorities to discuss potential problems and plan possible methods of resolution;
• Carry out any other duty assigned by FSCO/DFSCO.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, political/social science or related field with focus on security management.
• A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• At least two years of progressively responsible professional experience in security, police or military service and or security management experience in national or international organizations.
• Detailed knowledge of KRG government ministries and agencies, risk management and SRA process is an advantage.

Language:

• Fluency in written and spoken English, Kurdish and Arabic is essential.

Other Skills:

• Proficiency in computer software applications (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point) and good Knowledge of office equipment. Must have a National Driver's license with ability to drive 4x4 and manual transmission vehicles.

UN CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

Professionalism:

• Good basic skills in security specialization to be able to recognize and evaluate the seriousness of threats and potential dangers.
• Excellent standard of punctuality and dependability of attendance, behaves in a professional manner at all times.
• Shows persistence when faced with difficult challenges and constantly maintains a high standard of work output.

Teamwork:

• Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve Unit goals.
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Communication:

• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills and ability to deliver information as required.
• Ability to develop contacts and foster collaboration with other organizations in order to acquire timely information on current initiatives.
• Correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
• demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning and Organization:

• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and allocate appropriate time for completing work.
• Strictly observes deadlines.
• Works well under pressure.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner.

Client Orientation:

• Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions;
• meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
• Displays a firm and polite attitude, maintains tact and diplomacy at all times.

Technological awareness:

• Keeps abreast of available technology.
• Ability to use and apply relevant software applications pertinent to the roles and responsibilities of the Unit.

Accountability:

• Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments;
• delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules;
• supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments;
• takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the unit, where applicable.

APPLICATIONS

Interested candidates should complete the attached United Nations Personal History form (P.11) and forward it electronically at the following e-mail address: unami-staffing@un.org Please indicate the post and vacancy number you are applying for. Incomplete P.11s will not be processed. Only applicants who are short-listed will receive an acknowledgement within two weeks from the deadline for submission of applications.

The necessity for ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity remain the paramount considerations in the employment of personnel. To ensure fairness and transparency, selection will be made on a competitive basis through a selection panel.

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