Employer: United Nations
Location: Bogota Colombia
This position is located in the Misión de las Naciones Unidas en Colombia, in the Security Section. The Close Protection Coordination Officer at FS-6 level reports to the Deputy Security Officer on all close protection coordination issues.Responsibilities
Within the limits of delegated authority and under the general supervision of the Chief Security Adviser/Deputy Chief Security Officer (CSA/DCSO) the Close Protection Coordination Officer will carry out the following duties:
•Advises the CSA/CSO and the DCSO on close protection operations of the mission;
•Responsible for developing the standard operating procedures and security risk assessments within which the Close Protection Units will deploy;
•Assists the DCSO in liaison and coordination of close protection operations with Host Country, other mission components (military and police) and other organizations, as necessary, to enable implementation of necessary security arrangements for the security, safety and well-being of the Senior UN Officials;
•Conducts Security Risk Assessments and monitor threats to the Senior UN Official in conjunction with the CSA/CSO and DCSO, recommends mitigation measures and implementation strategies;
•Assists in the coordination of close protection planning in accordance with UN close protection policy, guidance and standard operating procedures;
•Ensures that close protection operations are conducted in accordance with UN methodology and standards;
•Provides risk briefings to Senior UN Officials and security managers on any close protection concerns for the official travels or daily activities;
•Develops protocols on the security coordination requirements for official travels of Senior UN Officials within the host country or abroad, in conjunction with the CSA/DCSA or equivalent and host country authorities;
•Coordinates close protection training and exercises to ensure that operational readiness and competencies are maintained to UN standards;
•Accompanies the Senior UN Official during travel and/or coordinates all related security requirements as required;
•Assesses the performance of the Close Protection Unit;
•Supervises the Close Protection Detail Leaders / Team Leaders;
•Provides direction and guidance to close protection units, as required;
•Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendation for amendment where necessary;
•In coordination with the Close Protection Officers (Detail Leaders) draft Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of unit and team equipment;
•Monitors Close Protection Unit equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are purchased, maintained and deployed in accordance with relevant
Policy; Provides inputs related to close protection to the mission's budget proposal;
•Maintains a training calendar/roster in coordination with the Security Training Unit to ensure all personnel are given opportunity to meet annual certification requirements;
•Develops and reviews operational team rosters to ensure adequate training and rest time is allotted in addition to operations. Ensures accurate reflection of work hours by all unit personnel;Competencies
• Professionalism:
Excellent knowledge of close protection technique combined with a solid background of military, police or security specialization; well-developed analytic skills; able to recognize and evaluate the seriousness of threats; capacity to effectively coordinate close protection operations; ability to effectively deal with stress factor when encountered in security management and close protection operations; 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• 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.
• 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; 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.
• Judgment and Decision Making:
Identifies the key issues in complex situation of close protection operations; Gathers relevant information before making a decision; Considers positive and negative impact on others and on the Organization; Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; Checks assumptions against facts; Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; Makes tough decisions when necessary.Education
• High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate
• UNDSS Close Protection Supervisor Certification (CPSC) is highly desirable (and will be expected for future advancement in this field).
• UNDSS certification in any of the following is an asset: Security Certification Programme (SCP) or Close Protection Officers Course (CPOC).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 the military, police or security management is required.
• A minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in close protection within governmental special services, military, police or security organizations (national or international) is required.
• A minimum three years of experience in close protection management at least at the level of a close protection team leader within governmental special services, military, police or security organizations (national or international) is required.
• At least one years of experience and exposure at the international level is required.
• At least one year of experience in a conflict or a post conflict environment is required.Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and Spanish (both oral and written) is required.Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an informal interview.
United Nations Considerations
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
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Location: Bogota Colombia
This position is located in the Misión de las Naciones Unidas en Colombia, in the Security Section. The Close Protection Coordination Officer at FS-6 level reports to the Deputy Security Officer on all close protection coordination issues.Responsibilities
Within the limits of delegated authority and under the general supervision of the Chief Security Adviser/Deputy Chief Security Officer (CSA/DCSO) the Close Protection Coordination Officer will carry out the following duties:
•Advises the CSA/CSO and the DCSO on close protection operations of the mission;
•Responsible for developing the standard operating procedures and security risk assessments within which the Close Protection Units will deploy;
•Assists the DCSO in liaison and coordination of close protection operations with Host Country, other mission components (military and police) and other organizations, as necessary, to enable implementation of necessary security arrangements for the security, safety and well-being of the Senior UN Officials;
•Conducts Security Risk Assessments and monitor threats to the Senior UN Official in conjunction with the CSA/CSO and DCSO, recommends mitigation measures and implementation strategies;
•Assists in the coordination of close protection planning in accordance with UN close protection policy, guidance and standard operating procedures;
•Ensures that close protection operations are conducted in accordance with UN methodology and standards;
•Provides risk briefings to Senior UN Officials and security managers on any close protection concerns for the official travels or daily activities;
•Develops protocols on the security coordination requirements for official travels of Senior UN Officials within the host country or abroad, in conjunction with the CSA/DCSA or equivalent and host country authorities;
•Coordinates close protection training and exercises to ensure that operational readiness and competencies are maintained to UN standards;
•Accompanies the Senior UN Official during travel and/or coordinates all related security requirements as required;
•Assesses the performance of the Close Protection Unit;
•Supervises the Close Protection Detail Leaders / Team Leaders;
•Provides direction and guidance to close protection units, as required;
•Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendation for amendment where necessary;
•In coordination with the Close Protection Officers (Detail Leaders) draft Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of unit and team equipment;
•Monitors Close Protection Unit equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are purchased, maintained and deployed in accordance with relevant
Policy; Provides inputs related to close protection to the mission's budget proposal;
•Maintains a training calendar/roster in coordination with the Security Training Unit to ensure all personnel are given opportunity to meet annual certification requirements;
•Develops and reviews operational team rosters to ensure adequate training and rest time is allotted in addition to operations. Ensures accurate reflection of work hours by all unit personnel;Competencies
• Professionalism:
Excellent knowledge of close protection technique combined with a solid background of military, police or security specialization; well-developed analytic skills; able to recognize and evaluate the seriousness of threats; capacity to effectively coordinate close protection operations; ability to effectively deal with stress factor when encountered in security management and close protection operations; 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• 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.
• 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; 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.
• Judgment and Decision Making:
Identifies the key issues in complex situation of close protection operations; Gathers relevant information before making a decision; Considers positive and negative impact on others and on the Organization; Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; Checks assumptions against facts; Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; Makes tough decisions when necessary.Education
• High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate
• UNDSS Close Protection Supervisor Certification (CPSC) is highly desirable (and will be expected for future advancement in this field).
• UNDSS certification in any of the following is an asset: Security Certification Programme (SCP) or Close Protection Officers Course (CPOC).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 the military, police or security management is required.
• A minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in close protection within governmental special services, military, police or security organizations (national or international) is required.
• A minimum three years of experience in close protection management at least at the level of a close protection team leader within governmental special services, military, police or security organizations (national or international) is required.
• At least one years of experience and exposure at the international level is required.
• At least one year of experience in a conflict or a post conflict environment is required.Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and Spanish (both oral and written) is required.Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an informal interview.
United Nations Considerations
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Apply Now