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UNMISS Vacancies 2023 for Close Protection Officer Jobs in Juba Location.
UNMISS Jobs in Juba 2023:- New job notification not for UNMISS job opportunity portal for the post of Close Protection Officer. Close Protection Officer Vacancy is for the Juba location. Candidates should apply through unmiss.unmissions.org before the last date which is 18/08/2023.
Close Protection Officer Jobs at UNMISS Details
| Recruiter Name | UNMISS (United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan) |
| Name of Vacancy | Close Protection Officer Vacancy in South Sudan |
| Job Location | Juba |
| Official Website | unmiss.unmissions.org |
| Last Date | 18/08/2023 |
| Salary | Not Disclosed |
| Job Type | UN Jobs in South Sudan |
| Job Number | 214696 |
| Top Job Category of the day | NGO Jobs in South Sudan |
Close Protection Officer Jobs Description
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Juba. Juba is classified as an “E” hardship duty station and a non-family duty station. Under the overall management/direction of the Principal Security Advisor (PSA) and the Chief Security Officer (CSO), the Close Protection Officer at FS-5 level reports to the coordinator of the Close Protection Unit and/or the Team Leader.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority and under the general supervision of the CPCO the Close Protection Officer at the FS-5 level will carry out the following duties:
• Conduct Close Protection Operations.
• Accompany Senior UN Official during official travels and coordinate all related security requirements.
• Report to the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader) on official moves of the Senior UN Official.
• Within delegated authority, liaise with relevant security focal points and brief members of the CP Team.
• Prior to initiating a deployment, coordinate with representatives of mission units or departments on issues of the location, current threat and political climate and assess plans, coordinates and executes close protection operations, Conduct pre-deployment briefings with the Close Protection Officers and coordinate with the staff in the office of the Senior UN Official under the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader). Provide guidance on changes that might occur whilst on duty.
• Contribute to the forecasting, planning, and executing security training for his/her team and liaise with other UN Missions to keep abreast with current training methods.
• Ensure that mitigating measures are always in place to deter or deny identified threats and to preserve the security, safety, and well-being of the Senior UN Officials.
• Participates and assists as a facilitator to the UNDSS standardized programs of instructions being delivered at the mission level (such as Security Certification programme, Hostage Incident Management, Close Protection Officer Certification
• Conduct and Provides shooting trainings for certification of the closes Protection Officers.
• Maintain the qualification records and ensure that security officers are certified according to the UN standards.
• Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendations for amendment.
• Monitor the equipment of the unit and ensure that the minimum requirements are adequately supplied, maintained, and deployed.
• Maintain security coverage for the working office and personal residence of the Senior UN Official.
• Ensure that continued effectiveness of the close protection team remains in relation to the changes of the local threat level.
• Deploy CP officers, in advance, for official moves to ensure implementation of security arrangements.
• Contribute to supervise the performance of Close Protection Officers, Close Protection drivers.
• Assist the Close Protection Officer (Team Leader) or equivalent in drafting the Statements of Requirement and provide technical specifications for the procurement of unit and team equipment.
• Determine equipment, facility and supply needs based on operational requirements.
• Perform any other duties as required.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
• Close Protection and Security Officers in the mission and other UN agencies.
• Staff in the Office of the Senior UN Official.
• Staff in the Mission Support.
• Representatives of mission military and police components.
• Project Managers and other project personnel.
• Local security officials.
• Security officials of other national and international organizations.
Results Expected:
• Professionally competent close protection operations within the mission, which meets the needs of Senior UN Official and the
Close Protection Officer (Team Leader).
• To provide the proper implementation of the SOPs in accordance with the UN standards in close protection.
Competencies
• Professionalism:
Excellent knowledge of close protection technique combined with a solid background of military, police or security specialization; well-developed analytical skills; able to recognize and evaluate the seriousness of threats; capacity to effectively coordinate close protection operations; ability to effectively deal with stress factor when encountered in security management and close protection operations; 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• 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.
• 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
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Job – Specific Qualification
UNDSS Close Protection Officer Certification (CPOC) is required
Completion of an international, national, or commercial close protection training is desirable
Experience in the practice of Training of Trainers ( ToT) is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of eight (08) years of progressively responsible experience in the military, police or security management is required, of which 6 years as close protection officer with a local, national, private, or international security organization.
At least one (1) year experience working as Close Protection Officer in the international level in a conflict or a high-risk environment is required.
Experience and proficiency in the use of close protection weapons, communications, surveillance equipment, and vehicles is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
Assessment
Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.
Special Notice
This “Recruit from Roster” job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
Qualified women that meet the requirements of this job opening are particularly encouraged to apply and will be given full consideration in accordance with the United Nations efforts to increase women participation in its workforce.
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.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.
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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UNMISS Vacancies 2023 for Close Protection Officer Jobs in Juba Location.
UNMISS Jobs in Juba 2023:- New job notification not for UNMISS job opportunity portal for the post of Close Protection Officer. Close Protection Officer Vacancy is for the Juba location. Candidates should apply through unmiss.unmissions.org before the last date which is 08/08/2023.
Close Protection Officer Jobs at UNMISS Details
| Recruiter Name | UNMISS (United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan) |
| Name of Vacancy | Close Protection Officer Vacancy in South Sudan |
| Job Location | Juba |
| Official Website | unmiss.unmissions.org |
| Last Date | 08/08/2023 |
| Salary | Not Disclosed |
| Job Type | UN Jobs in South Sudan |
| Job Number | 214171 |
| Top Job Category of the day | NGO Jobs in South Sudan |
Close Protection Officer Jobs Description
Org. Setting and Reporting
These positions are located in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Juba. Juba is classified in the “E” category and as a non-family duty station. The Close Protection Officer at FS-6 level reports to the Coordinator of the Close Protection Unit or equivalent on all close protection coordination issues or to the Chief Security Officer. The technical line of communication is maintained with the UN Department of Safety and Security, Protection Coordination Unit.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority and under the general supervision of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) the Close Protection Officer (Detail Leader) at the FS-6 level will carry out the following duties:
•Manages the Close Protection Unit (CPU) in accordance with UN close protection guidance.
•Gathers and analyses information relevant to the tactical level of close protection operations, in coordination with the relevant security units and Protection Coordination Officer or equivalent.
•Assists in the preparation of the threat and tactical risk assessments reports recommending close protection specialized mitigating measures based on the threat identified.
•Implements mitigation strategies to deter or deny any identified threat to preserve the security, safety and wellbeing of the Senior UN Officials
•Produces and coordinates his/her unit operational plans, exercises, and reviews courses of action in conjunction with the assessed threat and in accordance with UN close protection policy, guidance and standard operating procedures.
•Conducts all close protection operations as outlined by the UN close protection policies and guidelines.
•Establishes and deploys close protection teams tactically trained to meet the assessed threat.
•Ensures that close protection operations are conducted in accordance with UN methodology and standards.
•Within delegated authority, liaises with relevant host country civilian police, military, law enforcement officials and others as necessary.
•Coordinates with other mission security, military and/or police components and support services.
•Accompanies the Senior UN Official during official travels and/or coordinates all related security requirements.
•Prepares regular operational reports with analysis and recommendations.
•Establishes clear lines of authority between members of the CPU.
•Provides risk briefings to Senior UN Officials and security managers on close protection concerns for the official travels or daily activities.
•Ensures effective and efficient security coverage for the working office and personal residence of the Senior UN Official.
•Determines equipment, facility and supply needs based on operational requirements.
•Plans, coordinates and conducts close protection training and exercises to ensure that operational readiness and competencies are maintained to UN standards.
•Supervises the performance of individual team members.
•Establishes a rotational schedule for CPU team members, in and out of the unit.
•Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendations where necessary.
•Supervises the monitoring the equipment of teams and ensures minimum equipment requirements are supplied, maintained and deployed in accordance with relevant policy
•Coordinates with the Protection Coordination Officer or equivalent in drafting the Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of unit and team equipment.
•Provides inputs related to close protection to the mission’s budget proposal.
•Performs other duties as required.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
•Heads of Security and other security staff in Headquarters and field missions
•Close Protection Security Officers in other UN agencies involved in peacekeeping and other field missions
•Staff in the Office of the Senior UN Official
•Directors/Chiefs of Mission Support
•Heads of military and UN police components
•Project Managers and other project personnel
•Local security officials
•Security officials of other national and international organizations
Results Expected:
•Effective management of the CPU and close protection operations within the mission
•Proper implementation of the SOPs in accordance with the UN standards in close protection
Competencies
• Professionalism:
Excellent knowledge of close protection technique combined with a solid background of military, police or security specialization; well-developed analytical skills; able to recognize and evaluate the seriousness of threats; capacity to effectively coordinate close protection operations; ability to effectively deal with stress factor when encountered in security management and close protection operations; 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• 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.
• 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.
• Judgment and Decision Making:
Identifies the key issues in complex situation of close protection operations; Gathers relevant information before making a decision; Considers positive and negative 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
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Job – Specific Qualification
UNDSS Close Protection Officer Certification (CPOC) is required.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten (10) years of work experience with high school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate (five years with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in the military, police or security management is required.
A minimum of two years of experience in close protection management, at least at the level of a close protection team leader or team leader with a national, private, or international security organization is required.
At least one year’s experience and exposure at the international level and in a conflict or a post conflict environment is required.
At least five years of experience and exposure of convoy protection in a conflict/post conflict environment is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
Assessment
Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.
Special Notice
This “Recruit from Roster” job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
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.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.
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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