Job Title:
SENIOR HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER (Security Advisor), P5
Department/ Office:
OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period:
1 December 2011-30 January 2012
Job Opening number:
11-HRA-OCHA-21496-R-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
The post is located in the Office of the Director (OD), Coordination and Response Division (CRD), OCHA New York and reports to the Director, CRD (designated OCHA’s Security Focal Point) / Deputy Director, CRD.
Responsibilities
In close collaboration with counterparts in the Department of Safety and Security (DSS), the incumbent will serve as Senior Security Advisor to the Director, CRD (designated OCHA's Security Focal Point) with regard to the safety, security and well-being of OCHA’s staff members and their dependants. -Liaises closely with DSS, advises the Heads of OCHA Regional/Country Offices with regard to security plans and their implementation, and ensures that the personnel, administration and budget within the respective Cost Plans supports the requirements. -Provides advice to the Heads of OCHA Regional/Country Offices and the Administrative Officers as appropriate. -Fosters and maintains liaison with counterparts in DSS, specialized agencies, Programmes and Funds, international organizations, relevant government agencies, embassies and NGOs; -Ensures that the CRD Director and Heads of OCHA Regional/Country Offices are kept regularly updated in a timely manner on security developments and that any required reporting is done; participates in investigations into the death of a staff member/family member under suspicious or unclear circumstances. -Provides advice to OCHA Regional/Country Offices on the risk assessment process, with particular emphasis on ensuring that risk management methodology is fully integrated with programming and operations, including the implementation of risk mitigation measures. -Provides advice on the collection, interpretation and analysis of security information, as it pertains to the security of OCHA staff and operations, including identification of problems and emerging trends and the establishment of country-specific early-warning systems. -Undertakes missions to OCHA Regional/Country Offices in order to provide advice on premises and residence-related assessments and measures, including developing and implementing the Minimum Operating Residential Security Standard (MORSS) and promoting understanding and support for security requirements, standards and procedures. -Provides advice to OCHA Regional/Country Offices on adherence to security policies and procedures including preparation, maintenance and updating of country-specific security and contingency plans. -Supervises compliance and implementation of the Minimum Operating Security Standard (MOSS) standards by OCHA. -Provides advice on establishment of 24-hour response mechanisms to security-related incidents involving OCHA staff and on establishment/maintenance of fully functional emergency communications system. -In close collaboration with the Administrative Office and the Heads of OCHA Regional/Country Offices, ensures that all OCHA staff members and their dependants receive local security training as required. -Conducts security assessment missions for OCHA’s field presences, and represents CRD and/or OCHA as appropriate at forums with regard to the security and safety of OCHA and humanitarian personnel. -Is available for deployment in response to sudden onset crises in order to support the establishment/reassessment of OCHA’s presence in relevant areas and backstop DSS Security Advisors. -Manages all security-related tasks or functions and performs other assignments as required.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
Professionalism: -Knowledge in the field of security management and compliance policy -Proven ability to analyze complex situations and produce reports and papers on security issues -Comprehensive knowledge of UN policies, procedures and operations relating to security -Strong analytical ability and writing skills.
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
Technological Awareness: -Keeps abreast of available technology -Understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office -Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
Managerial Competencies:
Leadership: -Serves as a role model that other people want to follow -Empowers others to translate vision into results -Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives -Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support -Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions -Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo -Shows the courage to take unpopular stands -Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
Judgement/ Decision-making: -Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly -Gathers relevant information before making a decision -Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them -Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization -Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information -Checks assumptions against facts -Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision -Makes tough decisions when necessary
Education
Advanced university degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) preferably in political/social science, international relations, law enforcement and/or business management (with a focus on security management). A first level University degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience in a related area may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Graduates of Police/Military War Colleges and Senior Staff Colleges may also be considered. Additional certification in related security field an asset.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years experience in security management, close protection, counter terrorism, intelligence management, hostage management, operational planning and investigation, crisis management, emergency or disaster planning, or related area is required. Experience working in humanitarian settings, including on emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, or related area, as well as experience in a command or leadership position managing crisis situations is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language, especially French, is desirable.
Assessment Method
Competence-based interview. Language skills may be tested as part of the assessment method.
Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures..
- Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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.
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