United Nations YPP Exam: Security Affairs (for external applicants) Jobs in Addis Ababa Ethiopia

United Nations 2018 YPP Exam: Security Affairs (for external applicants) Jobs in Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Posting Title:

2018 YPP Exam: Security Affairs (for external applicants), P2

Job Code Title:

Associate Security Officer

Department/Office:

Office of Human Resources Management

Duty Station:

Addis Ababa; Bangkok; Beirut; Geneva; Nairobi; Santiago; Vienna; Other; New York;

Job Opening Number:

18-Security-DM OHRM-103508-E- (G)

Org. Setting and Reporting

These positions are located primarily in the Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) but may also be found in other offices throughout the United Nations Secretariat.

UNDSS personnel perform a large range of functions, from ensuring the security of UN compounds, providing close protection services, and investigating incidents, to providing training on safety and security policies and procedures.

Our staff identify security trends, develop security plans and ensure crisis preparedness.

Responsibilities

Performs routine investigations and/or security assessments to ensure the safety of personnel, premises, and assets.

Assists in the recruitment, training, and supervision of security officers as well as other members of the security workforce.

Assists in the response to crisis events and security incidents through the establishment, implementation, and monitoring of policies and procedures as well as preparing contingency plans for crisis/security/emergency situations.

Assist in identifying and recording assets, personnel, and/or personnel dependents to be protected in order to estimates the human resources and physical assets required to ensure it/their security.

Assists in preparing and reviewing a broad range of security documents.

Conducts research and provides recommendations for combining human resources and technology to improve security.

Serves as member of interdisciplinary team on matters of non-routine nature, such as mine removal, evacuations, medical emergency or hostilities that threaten the safety of personnel and dependents.

Conducts security surveys of office and residential areas and premises.

Liaises with relevant stakeholders such as other UN components, NGO’s as well as local authorities to discuss potential problems and plans possible methods of resolution.

Ensures that all personnel members and their dependents are kept fully informed on matters affecting their security.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

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 the 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

Planning & 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

Education

At least a first-level university degree (i.e., bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree of at least three years) in any of the following "Fields of Study":

Selected from the main course of study "Security Services": Military, Civil Security, Police Work & Law Enforcement, Fire Protection & Fire Fighting, Criminology.

Selected from the main course of study "Business & Administration": Finance, Institutional Administration, Logistics, Management, Personnel Administration, Procurement, Public Administration, Administration, Business Administration.

Selected from the main course of study "Law": General Law, Law of the Sea, Jurisprudence, International Law, Human Rights Law, Humanitarian Affairs Law.

Selected from the main course of study "Social & Behavioural Science": Economics, Ethics, Human Resources, Human Rights, International relations, International studies, Development studies, Behavioural Sciences, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Peace & Conflict Studies.

Important

when preparing your application in Inspira, please choose the field of study that is closest to your degree, from the "Field of Study” dropdown menu, and write the exact title of the degree (both in its original language and its translation in English or French). Do not select “other” for main course of study or field of study.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Languages

Fluency in at least one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French (speaking, reading, listening, and writing) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable.

Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Eligibility Requirements

At least a three-year first level university degree in one of the fields of study listed in the Education Section of this Job Opening;

Born on or after 1 January 1986;

Fluent in either English or French; and

A national of a participating Member State.

The participating Member States for the 2018 YPP are:

Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belarus, Belize, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Central African Republic, China, Comoros, Cuba, Cyprus, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands

Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Mozambique, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Viet Nam.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply online by 6th December 2018

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations YPP Exam: Security Affairs (for external applicants) Jobs in Addis Ababa Ethiopia

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