Security & Safety Officer

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST – UNRWA   UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a population of some 4.6 millionPalestinerefugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank,Jordan,Lebanon, and theSyrianArabRepublic. The Agency is committed to assistingPalestinerefugees in maintaining a decent standard of living, acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills, enjoying the fullest possible extent of human rights, and leading a long and healthy life. UNRWA is by far the largest UN operation in theMiddle Eastwith over 29,000 staff. Most of the staff members are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities – as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers. Security & Safety Officer   Location Lebanon Field Office Type of Appointment Fixed Term – Three Years Deadline for Application 25 December 2012 Vacancy Announcement Number 78/2012 Grade 14 Department/Division Safety & Security Department   MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:   (A)     Manages security systems and security support equipment; plans and organizes functions to ensure that guard services provided to UNRWA installations are of required standards; (B)     Prepares, coordinates and provides required safety and security briefings and training for all staff; is responsible for the overall training and operational/technical support of the guard force; (C)     Assists management in the development and implementation of overall security and safety standards, guidelines and standard operations procedures ( SOPs ) to ensure a minimum level of security and safety; (D)     Acts as Fire Marshal; trains, supports and monitors fire and safety measures in all installations, reports to Administration on condition of fire fighting equipment; ensures that evacuation drills are conducted periodically;  (E)     Prepares and administers or assists in the administration of security related budgets; advises management on the acquisition and inventory control of security related equipment; (F)      Conducts periodic compound/installation and Area staff specific Security Risk Assessments (SRA); ensures Minimum Operational Security Standard (MOSS) are in place, where required; assists Wardens in coordinating with United Nations Department Safety and Security (UNDSS); (G)     Monitors, collects and disseminates security and safety related information; is responsible for reporting on security matters to Headquarters (where applicable); (H)     Establishes and manages an effective communication system that includes  information on equipment and procedures; (I)        Responds to inquiries, as directed by Office of Field Director or Administration, into incidents related to security and safety breaches; (J)       Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with local security and safety authorities; (K)     Performs such other duties as may be assigned.   PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES (A)   Academic and Professional A university degree preferably in security risk management, business administration, political/social science, international relations, or related fields plus training related to security and safety measures;    (B)  Experience At least four years of progressively responsible professional supervisory/ management experience, preferably (not essential) within the police, military, security industry, UN security management, I/NGO security management or a related management field;   (C)   Language         Very good command of spoken and written English and Arabic. (D)   Competencies (i)      Demonstrated organizational, supervisory and interpersonal skills; (ii)    Knowledge of security planning and management as it relates to installations, combined with good technical skills in safety matters and communication equipment; (iii)   Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain working relationships in a multi-cultural environment; (iv)   Proven ability to perform at the supervisory level with minimal direct supervision; (v)     Demonstrated planning and organizational skills; ability to work to deadlines, handle multiple concurrent activities, and prioritize; (vi)   Very good communication skills in both spoken and written English; ability to draft/edit a variety of written reports and other studies, and ability to articulate ideas in a clear and concise style; (vii)  Ability to identify clients’ needs and offer appropriate solutions; ability to  establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients; (viii)Good computer skills; ability to operate standard computer software used by the Agency.   DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (i)      Practical working knowledge of UN administrative policies, procedures and systems; (ii)    In-depth knowledge of administrative principles and practices; (iii)   Formal training in security and safety measures.   ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS (i)      Possession of a valid driving license; (ii)    Willingness to work beyond regular working hours.   CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Salary: Monthly basic salary L.L. 1,997,972.- Contract Duration: Fixed term-Three years Holidays: 30 days annual leave Dependency allowance: Dependent spouse: L.L 60,000 per month     Dependent child: L.L 33,000 per month Pension:  Provident Fund contribution   EQUIVALENCY Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered.   RECRUITMENT PROCESS The Recruitment process is based on the Agency’s strategy to obtain the best qualified and suitable employees through a competitive recruitment process. After the deadline for receiving applications, all applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Office and the Hiring Department.  Short-listed candidates who fully meet the required criteria shall undergo technical/practical tests and the candidates with the highest passing scores will then be invited to interview (see “Technical and Practical Tests Required” below). The final recommendation for selection is based on the test results, interview assessment, Agency priorities and needs and the candidates’ profiles. For all posts, the weight allocated for the technical/practical tests (listed below) is 60% and for the interview is 40%.    GENERAL INFORMATION UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications equally from men and women. It is Agency Policy to give full consideration to qualified disabled candidates whose disability does not impact their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the post.   As a member of the United Nations system, UNRWA maintains a close relatives’ policy.  In this regard, if a candidate has a close relative (mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter) who is already employed by the Agency, he/she can only be employed if the Agency is unable to find another suitable candidate.   UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking working environment. الأونروا هي منظمة تابعة للأمم المتحدة، وهي منظمة تفترض من موظفيها الالتزام بأعلى معايير الاستقامة والحياد والنزاهة. ويشمل ذلك احترام مبادئ حقوق الإنسان واحترام التنوع وتبني الوسائل غير العنيفة في حل كافة أشكال النزاعات.  المتوقع من موظفي الأونروا أن يقوموا بدعم هذه القيم في كافة الأوقات، سواء في أماكن العمل أم خارجه. إن أولئك الأشخاص الذين يتمتعون بالالتزام الكامل وغير المشروط بهذه القيم هم فقط الذين ينبغي أن يتقدموا بطلباتهم للعمل لدى الأونروا. الأنروا هي بيئه عمل لا يسمح فيها بالتدخين.   Where there are two or more equally qualified candidates, selection preference will normally be given to internal candidates, Palestine Refugees and candidates of the under-represented gender. If the post is a project funded post (this will be indicated in the vacancy), an internal candidate with a temporary-indefinite or fixed-term appointment selected for this post will not retain his/her current contractual status and entitlements in accordance with current letter of appointment and applicable Area Staff Rules. The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without re-advertising the vacancy.   TECHNICAL & PRACTICAL TESTS REQUIRED: Short-listed candidates will sit for one test: Computer based technical test (100%).   The top 5 scoring candidates in the computer based technical test given that none have scored less than 50%, will be invited to interview.    HOW TO APPLY If you have the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution to improving the lives of Palestinerefugees, then register on http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through this website will be considered and the system will not allow applications after the deadline. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Candidates may also be invited to take a technical exam in order further evaluate their qualifications for the post. Due to a high volume of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted –“سيتم الإتصال فقط بالأشخاص الذين تنطبق عليهم متطلبات الوظيفة”. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts. For any queries, please send an email to recruitmentquestions@unrwa.org   Date of issue: 05 December 2012