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Security Officer at United Nations / IRMCT
Org. Setting and Reporting
The post is located in the Security and Safety Section of the
International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), Arusha
Branch. The incumbent will work under the guidance of the Chief
Administrative Officer.
Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the CAO, the incumbent has the following principal
tasks: Operations • Leads and manages the operations of the Mechanism’s
Security & Safety Section, across both branches.
Recommended:
• Manages the
effective provision of security for staff, premises physical security,
fire safety, and in Arusha, emergency response and the residential
security program. • Manages the provision of services by non-staff
guards. • Manages investigation and reporting of security-related
incidents involving UN property, personnel or their eligible dependents.
• Arranges protection for senior personnel or visiting VIP’s as
appropriate. • Supports in-country UNDSS activities as appropriate.
Advice and Coordination • Advises and briefs on all security-related
matters and participates in discussions and development of security
policies and procedures. • Establishes and maintains productive liaison
with DSS, other agencies and appropriate national authorities to ensure
effective security coordination • Responsible for warden systems and
security awareness programmes. Planning & training • Proactively
maintains optimum readiness by developing, reviewing, implementing and
monitoring organizational security strategy, response, contingency and
continuity plans and protocols using standard security risk management
techniques. • In Tanzania, serves as Security Adviser of the Area
Security Management Team, contributing to organizing ASMT meetings, as
well as the planning, implementation and evaluation of effectiveness of
security plans and other aspects of security operations. • Responsible
for implementation of required security training. • Performs other
duties, as assigned.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Expert knowledge of general field of security
management, combined with a background of a security specialisation,
police or military. Demonstrable knowledge of Threat and Risk and
related counter-measures – to include threat assessment, risk
assessment, risk management, security planning, crisis management and
disaster recovery. Technological and Administrative – particularly in
relation to emerging technology and techniques in security management,
monitoring, systems and equipment. Good technical and administrative
skills to be able to liaise effectively with various other specialist
departments such as ITSS, Facilities Management, Procurement, Finance,
Budget and HRS. 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. • Planning and Organising –
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. • Accountability – Takes ownership of all responsibilities
and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has
responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards.
Operates in compliance with organisational regulations and rules.
Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for
delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for her/his own
shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. • 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. • 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
Organisation. 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
A technical certificate or equivalent in security management,
investigations, police or military or related areas is required. Please
attach a related diploma or certificate. UNDSS certification in Field
Security Training, Hostage Incident Management (HIM) or Physical
Security Training is desirable. UN Secretariat/OIOS certificate in
Investigation is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience
in security management, investigations, police or military is required.
The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to seven (7) years
for candidates who possess a first-level university degree. At least two
(2) years of international exposure in a management function in the
United Nations or other international organization is required. At least
five (5) years of working experience in security planning, operations,
risk assessment, investigations, physical security, crisis management,
hostage incident management, administration, logistics or court security
are desirable. Working experience at International criminal courts,
tribunals or investigative bodies/commissions is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the
post advertised, fluency in English is required. NOTE: ”Fluency” equals a
rating of ”fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand)
and ”Knowledge of” equals a rating of ”confident” in two of the four
areas
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
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. Candidates are not required to possess all skills
listed in the Tors. Candidates are encouraged to apply if they have any
combination of these skills and experiences. The appointment is limited
to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals for one
(1) year period. *Appointment of the successful candidate to this
position will be subject to budgetary approval. Extension of the
appointment is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the
availability of funds. As the international tribunals are not integrated
in the Secretariat, UN Staff Members serve on assignment or secondment
from their parent department/office if selected. Appointments of staff
members in the United Nations are subject to the authority of the
Secretary-General. Staff Members are expected to move periodically to
new functions in accordance with established rules and procedures and
may in this context be reassigned by the Secretary-General throughout
the Organization based on the changing needs and mandates. The United
Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of
mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless
of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and
ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for
applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in
the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the
application. NOTE FOR PREVIOUSLY ROSTERED CANDIDATES Roster candidates
must express their interest and availability for published job openings
by submitting an updated PHP and cover letter.
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. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members
are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign
them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in
accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the
Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and
the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to
discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions
established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised.
This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings
and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to
carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment
platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on
“Manuals” in the “Help” tile 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.
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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. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
Remote work opportunities
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.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
Archives Assistant (Digital Archives Assistant) at United Nations / IRMCT
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Archives and Records Section of the
Registry of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals,
Arusha Branch. Under the supervision of the OiC, MARS Arusha, the
incumbent will be responsible for supporting the work of the Archivists
in the management of the records and archives managed by the
International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.
Responsibilities
• Support the implementation and administration of information
technology and management tools in the development and implementation of
recordkeeping improvement projects. • Assist in the administration of
any information technology-based systems to maintain the Section’s
repositories in good order. • Undertake tasks related to the
accessioning, arrangement and description, storage, preservation and
conservation, and accessibility of the archives and records managed by
MARS Arusha. • Assist in the development and implementation of the EDRMS
in Mechanism Offices. • Provide records storage and retrieval services
for client offices. • Arrange transfers of digital records from
Mechanism offices shared network drives to the EDRMS. • Process
consignments of transferred records, ensuring that they meet required
standards and are stored securely, under the direction of the
archivists. • Maintain records of records transfers. •
Retrieve/return/update records on request of client offices. • Assist
client offices with complex searches for records. • Implement Records
Retention Schedules and other disposition instructions. • Implement
information security controls. • Support the development and
implementation of recordkeeping improvement projects. • Creating
Submission Information Packages (SIPs) and precondition, where
necessary, for ingest into Mechanism Digital Preservation System (DPS). •
Ingest of digital records into the DPS. This includes identification,
validation and creation of fixity. • Participate in Monitoring file
integrity through fixity checking. • Participate in the Identification,
development and implementation of tools to support ingest of digital and
audiovisual (AV) records, and update existing tools as required. •
Support the work of the Archivists by assisting in the development and
implementation of policies and procedures for the management of the
Archives. • Assist with preparation and dissemination of finding aids
for archives. • Assist in the provision of access to archives, and the
provision of information and support to researchers. Assist with
preparation of presentation and publicity materials. • Perform other
duties as required.
Competencies
• Professionalism: 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. • 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. • Technological Awareness – Keeps abreast of available
technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to
the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to
appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Job – Specific Qualification
Technical or vocational certificates or training in archives and records
management, information science, information systems or a related field
is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in
archives management, records management, information management,
information science, information systems or related areas is required.
Experience of Electronic Document and Record Management Systems (EDRMS)
is desirable . Experience of digital preservation systems and digital
repositories is desirable. Experience in working with records in both
physical and digital format is desirable. Experience of strict
information security regimes is desirable. Working experience in UN
International Criminal Tribunals is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the
post advertised, fluency in English is required. NOTE: Fluency equals a
rating of “fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand)
and “knowledge of” equals a rating of “confident” in two of the four
areas.
Assessment
Selection will be based upon comparative analysis of the candidates.
Special Notice
This position is temporary and available for 3 months only. If the
selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations
Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary
assignment. 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. *Appointment of the successful
candidate to this position will be subject to budgetary approval. While
this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an
opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position
is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of
the post. This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal
candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination
administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process
including the review of a central review body established according to
staff rule 4.15. The appointment is limited to the International
Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. Appointment of the successful
candidate on this position will be limited to the initial funding of
the post. As the international tribunals are not integrated in the
Secretariat, UN Staff Members serve on assignment or secondment from
their parent department/office if selected. Appointments of staff
members in the United Nations are subject to the authority of the
Secretary-General. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse
and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations
recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual
orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or
disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities
may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when
requested and indicated in the application. Staff members of the United
Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of
separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary
need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or
selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or
increase the mandatory age of separation. Retirees above the mandatory
age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary
job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as
“retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization,
unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be
met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the
required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely
affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other
staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally
sound solution to meet the needs of the service.
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. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members
are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign
them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in
accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c).
Read Also:
Further, staff members in the
Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and
the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to
discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions
established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised.
This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings
and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to
carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment
platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on
“Manuals” in the “Help” tile 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. Job openings advertised on the Careers
Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline
date.
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.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
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