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.
Competencies
Professionalism – Excellent knowledge of personal protection technique combined with a solid background of military, police or other security specialization; good technical skills to understand and consolidate the varying specializations such as electronics, communications, mechanics, weapons and other sophisticated devices encountered in personal protection operations and the security system management; Excellent knowledge of security management combined with solid background of military or other security specialization and some political and social knowledge of country of assignment; ability to effectively deal with stress factor when encountered in security management and personal protection operations; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations. Communication – Strong written, verbal and presentation skills and the ability to deliver information as required. Planning and Organization – Ability to develop clear goals and prioritize activities; monitors and adjusts plans and uses time efficiently. Teamwork – Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve Unit goals. Good interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with: mission directors, security and personal protection officers in other agencies, specialists in other fields related to security, representatives of local and national governments and the non-government community, with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Judgment and Decision Making – Ability to make sound and quick decisions in emergencies or when rapid response is required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience
At least (10) years progressively responsible experience preferably related to military or police occupations to include unit command experience is required. At least (5) years of progressively responsible experience in close / personal protection with a local, national, private or international security organization is required. Proficiency in the use of current personal protection weapons, communications/surveillance equipment and close protection transportation is required.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of the Arabic and/or French language is an asset and may be a requirement.
Other Skills
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). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
How to apply
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2006/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.
Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary.
1. To start the application process, applicants are required to register by opening a “My UN” account. Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password. 2. After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications. 3. In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed. 4. UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reports to the relevant HRO/PO via fax.E-mail: staffing@un.org,Fax: 1-212-963-2800
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