Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Security and Safety Service of the United Nations International Residual Mechanism Criminal Tribunals, The Hague, Netherlands. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Security and Safety Service UNIRMCT, the incumbent reports to the Inspector/Assistant Chief of Security and Safety Service The Hague.
Responsibilities
Manages and organizes the activities and operations of the SSS IRMCT The Hague.
Inspects line-ups of officers to ensure that they are properly attired and equipped, as well as knowledgeable of the daily security requirements.
Assigns officers to areas and maintains contact with supervisory personnel and officers.
Directly supervises SSS IRMCT The Hague personnel (including drafting disciplinary reports, evaluating regular and temporary staff).
Instructs and directs all staff under command in their duties and responsibilities.
Ensures that all posts are properly and effectively manned (including ensuring that first-line supervisors make frequent patrols to all static and mobile posts to observe work performance and to further brief officers on duty, as well as carrying out patrols to monitor performance of officer under command and to inspect uniforms, equipment and general appearance of subordinates).
Ensures the proper maintenance of all relevant equipment and records.
Prepares and reviews incident reports of the Unit; guarantees that all incidents and complaints reported are effectively addressed.
Reviews and plans all meeting and special event schedules to determine staffing requirements.
Assumes command of emergency or heightened security situations until properly relieved.
Manage the e-performance reporting system of officers assigned as first reporting Officer and to appropriately disseminate reliable information to other first reporting officers who may have staff assigned on a temporarily basis. Review, audit and update all documentation of instructions, guidance, directives, orders, records and logs to ensure they are relevant, accessible, accountable and correct.
Enforces a Fire Prevention and Safety Programme to provide the necessary protection for delegates, staff, visitors and buildings of UNIRMCT The Hague.
Prepares cost estimates related to his/her unit's operations and overtime forms and supporting documentation.
Drafts risk analysis when required.
Recommends inter-unit redeployments to resolve temporary personnel shortages.
All duties are performed in uniform; however, at times the incumbent may be required to perform duties in civilian clothes.
Alongside with other section Lieutenant, deputize the Assistant Chief of security when s/he is not present.
Replace the section Planner when necessary.
May be assigned to other units of the SSS IRMCT The Hague.
Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of United Nations Security policies, procedures and practices. Demonstrated sound judgment in applying United Nations Security policies, procedures and practices and in applying technical expertise to resolve a range of protection issues/problems. Ability to lead and motivate officers under command as well as manage and evaluate performance of officers under command. Demonstrated decision-making capacity. The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making.
Assists in developing visualizations and updating information materials, such as web pages and brochures, and supports the development and delivery of mandatory UNDSS Security Use of Force and Practical Shooting training programmes.
Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of security matters; 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.
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.
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 organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent with supplementary security management or related training, is required
Job - Specific Qualification
A valid driver's license is required. UNDSS firearms training Officer (FTO) qualification is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the police, military or security services of the United Nations or other similar international organization is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Experience of working with UN International Criminal Tribunals is desirable. A minimum of one (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
Required Languages
Language | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking
English | UN Level II | UN Level II | UN Level II | UN Level II
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
The appointment against this post is for an initial period of one (1) year and may be subject to extension. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. The appointment is limited to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. *Appointment of the successful candidate to this position will be subject to budgetary approval. Appointment of the successful candidate on this position will be limited to the initial funding of the post.
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