Job Opening ID: 228089
Job Network : Internal Security and Safety
Job Family : Security
Category and Level : National Professional Officers, NO-C
Duty Station : PHNOM-PENH Department/Office : Department of Safety and Security
Deadline : Mar 12, 2024 The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is
responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight
of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) globally. As a
global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the
safe and effective delivery of United Nations System programmes and
activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while
maximizing resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned
under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system operations
through trusted security leadership and solutions. This is a unique
opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic and exciting organization gaining
valuable experience where security provides great value. Besides the
opportunity to gain new skills and further advance security expertise,
this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you
satisfaction by contributing directly or indirectly to peace and
security, human rights, and achievement of the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) . Together, we will make the world a better place. For
more information on the Department, and how we make an impact on the
world in enabling the achievement of SDGs, visit:
https://www.un.org/undss/ The Field Security Coordination Officer will
report to the Security Adviser. The post is presently located in
Phnom-Penh, Cambodia and this duty station has been designated by the
International Civil Service Commission as "B" hardship and a family duty
station.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Field Security Coordination Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Provides substantive inputs in the forecasting of the evolving security environment and, the UN’s security and operational responses. Using analytical techniques and collaborative team research, supports planning and ensure awareness of the current trends to enhance or adjust security programmes. • Supports the development of risk management strategies and drives planning using situational awareness, critical thinking, and logic to detect and interpret early signals, emerging trends and analysis of multi-dimensional threats that may impact security. Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of different solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. • Prepares, reviews, implements, and supports security planning, security risk management documents and risk management-based security solutions through innovation and creativity. Provides written analysis of security trends and reporting of incidents. Participates in meetings, committees, and task forces, prepares papers on security issues, delivers briefings provides responses, as needed. • Advises on, and supports, the inclusion of security in all stages of United Nations activities and programmes. Provides advice and support to line managers responsible for security. Enables the delivery of mandates and programmes through direct operational assistance. Supports and collaborates with relevant parties, building consensus to ensure alignment and support for security operations and initiatives to best enable UN activities. • Supports the management of security-related projects, prioritizing work to meet deadlines and following defined processes, policies, procedures and guidance, fostering alignment with colleagues and across organizations. • Monitors and contributes to activities that relate to the implementation and evaluation of preparedness and compliance; drives results that help support efficiency and effectiveness of operations. • Enhances communication and trust through active collaboration, consultation and exchanges with agencies, funds, and programmes and other stakeholders, for information sharing, coordination of responses, provision of security briefings, taking into account operational activities and risks. • Collaborates closely with peers and colleagues, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, and Host Government representatives with a view to understanding what the UN is trying to achieve, obtaining the best security support, and staying abreast of existing and emerging threats and how they may impact United Nations System activities, personnel, dependents, premises, residences, and property. • Strengthens awareness and capacity of relevant personnel by supporting the development, updates and delivery of contextually relevant security training and advice. • Conducts security surveys and assessments, creatively leveraging tools and processes, identifying and recommending the most simple, reasonable, effective and efficient security measures, including when there is incomplete, contradictory and/or fluid information. • Supports organizational resilience and contingency planning, crisis decision-making, and the development of disaster recovery and business continuity plans, by providing information and analysis including situational monitoring and updates. Assists with internally relocating personnel and assets in a conflict zone or supporting the development and implementation of evacuation plans from a country. • Provides support to establishing and maintaining a functioning Security Communication System. • Supports budget, finance and logistical planning for the security office and participates in relevant United Nations administration, finance, and logistics forums. Supports resource mobilization, formulates work plans and follows up on its implementation. Manages performance of security personnel under his/her supervision. • Actively implements departmental approaches to mainstreaming gender, diversity and inclusion into all aspects of the work as well as ensuring the implementation of people-centred security risk management approaches considering specific threats or vulnerabilities of personnel and adapting practices and measures in support of diversity and inclusion. • Performs other functions as directed.
• Professionalism: Knowledge of security management combined with solid
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
produce reports and papers on technical issues and 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. • 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. • Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom
services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from
clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive
partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies
clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors
ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep
informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or
setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or
services to client.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, political/social science, psychology, criminal justice, law, international relations, security management or a related field is required. A relevant first-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A first-level university degree may be substituted with a diploma from a police or military education institution, college or academy obtained over a minimum of a three-year period.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in international relations, disarmament affairs, conflict resolution, crime or terrorism prevention, security, risk or disaster or emergency management and preparedness in the public or private sector areas responsible for responding to emergency situations that directly impact security is required. Experience in planning, design, implementation, or review of risk mitigation measures related to operations impacted by insecurity is desirable. One (1) year of experience in field operations is desirable. International experience is desirable. Specialized experience in such areas as security programmes, risk assessments, or analysis is desirable. Experience in using applied analytics, business intelligence, information management to advance decisions, strategies and execution is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English and the local language Khmer (oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable. Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (speak, read, write and understand). Knowledge of equals a rating of "confident" or "fluent" in at least two of the four areas.
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