UNON Security and Safety Services Physical Security Officer (Project Post) Jobs in Kenya

UNON Security and Safety Services Physical Security Officer (Project Post) Jobs in Kenya

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the Director-General of UNON is the representative of the Secretary-General in Kenya. UNON supports programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Resident Coordination System (RCS) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, security, conference and information services (www.unon.org).

The Physical Security Officer position is located in the Gigiri Master Plan at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). The incumbent will report to Chief of Service, Security and Safety Service (DSS) UNON, with additional reporting to the Project Manager of the Gigiri Master Plan (GMP). Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager for the GMP and Chief of the Security and Safety Service, the Physical Security Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities

Provides substantive inputs in the designing of the physical 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.

Maintains continuing lines of communication with DSS and all other concerned offices involved in physical security arrangement to ensure maximum security coordination.

Under UNDSS guidance, assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising project personnel on potential security problems on the designing and construction of new buildings.

Coordinates the issuance of identity cards, submission of background checks, and entry control.

Provides notification to relevant issues coming through the project team and provide support where possible to actions requested.

Advises on, and supports, the inclusion of physical security arrangement in all stages of the project activities and programmes.

Provides advice and support to the project team 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 physical security arrangement and initiatives to best enable the project.

Monitors and contributes to the project activities that relate to the implementation and evaluation of preparedness and compliance; drives results that help support efficiency and effectiveness of the project operations.

Enhances communication and trust through active collaboration, consultation and exchanges with the Gigiri Master Plan Project team, and other stakeholders, for information sharing, coordination of responses, provision of physical security arrangement,

Supports organizational resilience and contingency planning, crisis decision-making by providing information and analysis including situational monitoring and updates.

Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.

Ensures the project activities are in line with the UN Headquarters Minimum Security and Safety Standards (HMOSS), fire safety guidelines, host country fire and safety codes, other applicable guidelines, codes and standards.

Perform any other duties as

assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or another specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to assist with data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases.

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.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) , criminal justice, law, security management, architecture or engineering or related fields is required.

A first-level university degree may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree provided that the first-level university degree is accompanied by a diploma or continuing education certificate(s) issued by a police or military education institution, college or academy obtained over a minimum of a three-year period.

Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in military, police, security and safety services or related area are required. Experience in the management of design and/or construction of physical security installations, either stand-alone or part of a capital construction project in the UN or similar International Organization is required.

Experience in planning, design, implementation, or review of risk mitigation measures related to operations impacted by insecurity is desirable.

Experience in the design of a Security Management System within the United Nations or similar International Organizations is desirable

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UNON Security and Safety Services Physical Security Officer (Project Post) Jobs in Kenya

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