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Org. Setting and Reporting
- The position is in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). The Security Officer will be based in Goma. Under the overall supervision of the Chief Security Officer (CSO), the Security Officer FS-4 reports to a Security Coordination Officer within the Security Information Coordination & Planning Unit.
- Responsibilities
- Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Security Coordination Officer, the Security Officer will carry out the following duties: - Assists the SCO/CSO/PSA/ in the supervision of a Security Unit, as assigned. - Drafts and updates security plans for a security unit (ASRM, contingency plans, daily and weekly reports). - Monitors prevailing local security conditions and trends, collect and analyze data and information from area of interest in the DRC to advise UN personnel and eligible dependents on security issues. - Serves as a member of the Security Cell, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the security plan. - Prepares the ASMT, SCM, SMT presentations, minutes and recommendations for the SCO/FSCO/CSO/PSA for info and discussion. Support TTX exercises. - Assists in the evaluation accessible areas, maintains tracking systems and assists in the coordination of a 24-hour Emergency Response System. - Contributes to security risk assessments for the area of operations. - Monitors or coordinates security operations. - Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non
- UN stakeholders. - Assists Senior Officers in briefing to the CSA/CSO/SA/Security Coordination Officer or Deputy CSA/CSO on the status, activity and requirements of the unit. - Provides advice and training to UN personnel and eligible dependents on security matters, as assigned; Monitor and archive documents in the database and UNSMIN System. - Contributes to the identification of gaps in existing capability and makes recommendation for amendment where necessary. - Assists in planning of protective services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary. - Prepare security communication plan. - Monitors Security equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are purchased, maintained and deployed in accordance with relevant policy. - Sets up and manages a warden system according to policy. - Acts as Duty Officer within the Security Section, if needed. Performs other duties as required.
- Competencies
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Job - Specific Qualification
- Not available.
- Work Experience
- A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the military, police, security management or analysis with a military, police or international security management organization is required. At least three years (3) of experience in security risk assessment and planning, standard operating procedures, physical security, operation of emergency communication systems, crisis management is required.
- Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in both English and French is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
- Assessment
- Special Notice
- United Nations Considerations
- No Fee
- THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.