TOR Associate Security Coordination Officer NOB / Baghdad

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located within the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Baghdad. The Associate Assistant Coordination officer reports to the Chief Security Information and Operations Centre (C-SIOC) on all security operation related matters.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, ASCO will be responsible for the following duties:

• Prepares and maintains a draft security plan for the mission for a specific area within the overall mission area of operations, including all aspects related to elaboration, development, implementation and updating of the plan;

• Establishes and maintains close relations with host country security agencies and acts as liaison between the senior security professionals and the host country services, to discuss potential problems and plan possible methods of resolution;

• Maintains dialogue with authorities and international institutions such as Red Cross/Red Crescent in the event of natural disasters;

• Serves as a member of interdisciplinary team on matters of non-routine nature, such as mine removal, evacuations, medical emergency, kidnapping, arms attacks, arrest and detention, or hostilities that threaten the safety of staff and dependents;

• Supports the on-going evaluation of air, land and sea evacuation routes and resources for use in emergencies, ensuring the availability of vehicles, aircrafts, vessels, fuel supply and assessable roads;

• Ensures that fire detection devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises. Maintain fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary;

• Conducts routine security surveys of office and residential areas and premises;

• Conducts physical security inspections of facilities, issuance of identity cards, if possible background checks and entry control;

• Assists in identifying and recording United Nations assets and number of staff and dependents to be protected and estimates number of guards required;

• Ensures that staff members and their dependents are kept fully informed on matters affecting their security and safety;

• Investigates and prepares reports on minor cases of theft, illegal entry, assault or other incidents when the extent of the infraction is readily determinable;

• Assists higher grade Security Officers in establishing policies and procedures for reviewing crisis situations and preparing contingency plans for emergencies;

• Ensures availability of emergency communications system by making periodic checks to determine if system is functioning properly, arrange for necessary repairs or adjustments;

• Assists in the recruitment, training and supervision of local security guards;

• Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of security management combined with background in military or police of security specialization; Knowledge, understanding and ability to manage security challenges in post-conflict environment. Capability to appropriately supervise security units. Ability to maintain tracking systems, security clearances and emergency communications. Ability to prepare security advisories and incident reports, and performance of security analyses and assessments for mandated programmes and activities. 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.



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 and 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

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent such as a senior command and staff qualification) in security management or business administration, political/social/military science or international relations with focus on security management;A first-level university degree in combination with four additional years of qualifying experience in military, police or security management may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree;

Work Experience

A minimum of two years with advanced university degree (four years with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in the military, police or security management is required;



Progressively experience in security operations management or control, within a military, police or security organization is required



Experience in managing multiple and diverse military, police or security units operating in a conflict or post conflict environment is desirable

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Recruitment against this position is on a local basis. Candidates for positions in the National Professional Officer categories must be nationals of Iraq.

• The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

• Locally recruited General Service staff members applying for this post must meet the minimum requirements, including academic qualifications and years of relevant experience. Relevant experience in the General Service category at G-6 and G-7 levels may count towards experience requirements.

• Fully vaccinated status for COVID-19 or willingness to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is required for this position.

This job opening is advertised on the United Nations Secretariat’s talent management platform, Inspira.To submit an application, click “Apply Now” after following this link:

https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=189166&Lang=en-US

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account upon appointment with their index number as the User ID. Other applicants may create an

account.

For guidance on building and submitting applications, refer to the “Applicant Guide” available on the “Manuals” page. To access this page, click “Manuals” on the top of the Inspira homepage after logging

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United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.



Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.



The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.



Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.



The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.



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