Security Training Officer

at United Nations
Location EL FASHER, Sudan
Date Posted December 7, 2019
Category Security
Job Type Full-time
Currency SDG

Description

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located within the African Union - United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). Under the overall coordination of the Chief Security Adviser the Security Training Officer at FS-6 level will be based in El Fasher and reports to a higher level Security Training Coordinator/Officer, on all security training.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Security Training Officer will be responsible for the following duties (these duties are generic and may not be carried out by all Security Training Officers):
1.Assists in the management of a Security Training unit at the mission HQ; may be appointed to manage such a unit in regional offices, supervising the unit’s staff and their performance, preparing the unit’s work plan, preparing the budget;
2.Assists in identifying and addressing the security training gaps at the security section level; contributes for the security training to be delivered at the mission level for non-security personnel;
3.Analyses problems and objectives and develop by orderly method of identifying, developing and evaluating a set of planned strategies targeted for attaining the training unit goals;
4.Delivers and implements competency Based Learning (CBL), modules, lessons and courses as appropriate;
5.Conducts Client, Performance and Training Gap Analysis as part of the Training Development Process;
6.Contributes in reviewing and preparing dynamic CBL learning Programmes of Instruction (POIs), including training in response to emergency crisis situations; using current training material modules, practical applications, guide books and CBL methodologies.
7.Makes sure the POIs are conducted in accordance with the annual security training schedule;
8.Conducts competency based evaluations in accordance with requirements stipulated by the IASMN Security Training Working Group;
9.Coordinates administrative issues, ensuring that all venues and logistics required for the training and learning activities are provided;
10.Contributes to the security training reports for all learning programmes; provides recommendations to enhance CBL POIs;
11. Provides advice, guidance and support on security learning affecting UN personnel mission or regional office wide, as required;
12.Assists and participates as a facilitator for security training conducted by Agencies, Funds, Programmes and Organizations of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS);
13.Participates, assists and contributes to the UN DSS standardized programmes of instructions being delivered at the mission level (such as Security Certification Program, Hostage Incident Management, etc)
14.Contributes to and conducts learning needs assessments and identify areas for change or modification as required.
15.Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism:
Knowledge in the field of security management policy and field security procedures and techniques; ability to produce reports and papers on security issues; an understanding of the UN Security Management System, the DSS training strategy and a proven ability as a trainer; 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.

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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

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; builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; 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 & 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

•High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate;

•UNDSS certification in any of the following is required (and depending on direction taken, will be expected for future advancement in this field): UNDSS Training of Trainer (ToT); UNDSS Security Training Officer Certification Course (STOCC); Safe and Secure Approach in Field Environment (SSAFE) Instructor; Emergency Trauma Bag (ETB) Instructor; Control and Restraint Instructor; Baton Instructor; OC Spray Instructor; Firearm Training Officer; Close Protection Officer Certification (CPOC) Instructor; Mobile Protection Trainer; Static Protection Trainer; Direct Protection Trainer; Security Certification Programme (SCP); Security Analysis Process and Practice (SAPP); Hostage Incident Management (HIM).

Work Experience

A minimum of ten years with high school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate (five years with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in military, police or security management is required; of which manager in self-paced distance learning systems.
At least five years of experience in preparing and conducting CBL adult learning both in field and formal settings and/or as learning manager in self-paced distance learning systems.
At least two years of experience and exposure at the international level is required.
At least one year of experience in a conflict or post conflict environment is required.
Adult learning experience must include the design and delivery of policy-based training programmes and is desired.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available until 30/06/2020. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• 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.

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

• 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.

• 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.

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