Feral Jundi

     Another interesting location for work. Although in this case, this is a UN job, so job seeker beware. lol I am not the recruiter or POC for this job, and please apply through the UN’s Galaxy e-staffing system if interested. Good luck and let me know how it goes if you get the job. –Matt

Personal Protection Officer (CP Team Leader), FS-6

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:  21 Nov 2010

DATE OF ISSUANCE:  22 Oct 2010

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:  Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon

DUTY STATION:  Beirut

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:  10-SEC-UNSCOL-424948-R-BEIRUT

Remuneration

Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Chief Security Officer (CSO), the incumbent performs the following duties: Manages the Personal Protection Unit (PPU) in accordance with UN personal protection guidance; As the Deputy Chief Security Officer (D/CSO), performs the duties of the CSO during absences from mission area; Gathers and analyses information and prepares threat and risk assessments in cooperation with DSS/CSA; Plans, exercises and reviews courses of action in conjunction with the assessed threat; Coordinates and executes operational procedures and practices; Plans and conducts regular ongoing training exercises and rehearsal for the PPU; Establishes and deploys close / personal protection team tactically trained to meet the assessed threat; Conducts liaison with relevant civilian police, military, law enforcement officials, close / personal protection teams and others as necessary; Coordinates with other mission security and support services; Prepares regular operational reports with analysis and recommendations; Updates the CSO on all movements and unusual incidents involving the principal; Establishes clear lines of authority between members of PPU; Ensures effective and efficient security coverage for the private office and personal residence of the Head of Mission; Determines equipment, facility and supply needs base on operational requirements. Assesses the performance of the Personal Protection Unit; Monitors, reviews and assesses the performance of individual team members and provide guidance as required; Establishes a rotational schedule for PPU team members, in and out of the unit.

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