Security Coordination Officer, P3
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Office at Nairobi
(UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the
Secretary-General. UNON supports programme implementation of the United Nations
Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme
(UN-Habitat) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing
administrative, security, conference, and information services (www.unon.org).
The position is located within the UN Headquarters at Nairobi and specifically
within the Department of Safety and Security, (UNDSS). UNDSS is responsible for
providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations
Security Management System (UNSMS) globally. As a global leader in security
risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of
United Nations System programmes and activities in the most complex and
challenging environments, while maximizing resources. The work of the
Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system
operations through trusted security leadership and solutions.
Responsibilities
- Works closely with the Diplomatic
Police Unit (DPU) and acts as an advisor and mentor to DPU Commandant and
senior Staff to enhance their capacity to provide effective and proactive
Police and Security services to UN Staff and dependents in Kenya; , to coordinate
the deployment of members of the unit to support UN programmes to improve
the established lines of communication between the UN, Kenya Police and
Private Sector communities, and to improve collection and sharing of
information relative to criminal, terrorists and other threats affecting
the UN
- Provides substantive inputs in
the forecasting of the evolving security environment and, the UN’s
security and operational responses. Using analytical techniques and
collaborative team research, supports planning and ensure awareness of the
current trends to enhance or adjust security programmes.
- Supports the development of risk
management strategies and drives planning using situational awareness,
critical thinking, and logic to detect and interpret early signals,
emerging trends and analysis of multi-dimensional threats that may impact
security. Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of different solutions,
conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Prepares, reviews, implements,
and supports security planning, security risk management documents and
risk management-based security solutions through innovation and creativity.
- Provides written analysis of
security trends and reporting of incidents. Participates in meetings,
committees, and task forces, prepares papers on security issues, delivers
briefings provides responses, as needed.
- Advises on, and supports, the
inclusion of security in all stages of United Nations activities and
programmes. Provides advice and support to line managers responsible for
security. Enables the delivery of mandates and programmes through direct
operational assistance. Supports and collaborates with relevant parties,
building consensus to ensure alignment and support for security operations
and initiatives to best enable UN activities.
- Supports the management of
security-related projects, prioritizing work to meet deadlines and
following defined processes, policies, procedures and guidance, fostering
alignment with colleagues and across organizations.
- Monitors and contributes to
activities that relate to the implementation and evaluation of
preparedness and compliance; drives results that help support efficiency
and effectiveness of operations.
- Enhances communication and trust
through active collaboration, consultation and exchanges with agencies,
funds, and programmes and other stakeholders, for information sharing,
coordination of responses, provision of security briefings, taking into
account operational activities and risks.
- Collaborates closely with peers
and colleagues, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, and
Host Government representatives with a view to understanding what the UN
is trying to achieve, obtaining the best security support, and staying
abreast of existing and emerging threats and how they may impact United
Nations System activities, personnel, dependents, premises, residences,
and property.
- Strengthens awareness and
capacity of relevant personnel by supporting the development, updates and
delivery of contextually relevant security training and advice.
- Conducts security surveys and
assessments, creatively leveraging tools and processes, identifying and
recommending the most simple, reasonable, effective and efficient security
measures, including when there is incomplete, contradictory and/or fluid
information.
- Supports organizational
resilience and contingency planning, crisis decision-making, and the
development of disaster recovery and business continuity plans, by
providing information and analysis including situational monitoring and
updates.
- Provides support to establishing
and maintaining a functioning Security Communication System.
- Supports budget, finance and
logistical planning for the DPU and participates in relevant United
Nations administration, finance, and logistics forums. Supports resource
mobilization, formulates work plans and follows up on its implementation.
Manages performance of security personnel under his/her supervision.
- Actively implements departmental
approaches to mainstreaming gender, diversity and inclusion into all
aspects of the work as well as ensuring the implementation of
people-centred security risk management approaches considering specific
threats or vulnerabilities of personnel and adapting practices measures in
support of diversity and inclusion.
- Collects and analyzes data to
identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts,
tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven
planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
- Performs other related functions
as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism:
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Demonstrates respect and
sensitivity towards diversity in all its forms, in all cultural, gender and
religious settings.
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Takes responsibility for
incorporating different perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of
women and men in all areas of work.
·
Contributes
to an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of
repercussion; places confidence in and builds trust with colleagues and
stakeholders.
·
Demonstrates
effective interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, including
self-awareness and contextual intelligence.
·
Shows
openness to learning and commitment to self-development. Identifies issues,
researches, collects data, demonstrates situational awareness, conceptual
analytical and evaluative skills and participates in the resolution of
issues/problems demonstrating critical thinking, perceptiveness, judgement and
decision-making.
·
Demonstrates
an ability to implement policies. Ability to make quick decisions in
emergencies or when rapid response is needed.
·
Communicates
complex concepts effectively both verbally and in writing.
·
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.
·
Shows
ability to prioritize, manage, and implement multiple high-level projects in a
timely manner, even in fast-changing contexts.
·
Is
motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
·
Takes
ownership of accountability and supports strategies to ensure compliance with
all security risk management decisions and regulations.
·
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.
Client Orientation:
·
Considers all those to
whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from
clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with
clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and
matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and
outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems;
keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for
delivery of products or services to client.
Education
·
Advanced university
degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration,
political/social science, psychology, criminal justice, law, international
relations, security management or a related field is required.
·
A relevant first-level
university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying
experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A
first-level university degree may be substituted with a diploma from a police
or military education institution, college or academy obtained over a minimum
of a three-year period.
·
Successful completion of
both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or
data science programs is desirable.
Work Experience
·
A minimum of five (5)
years of progressively responsible experience in international relations,
disarmament affairs, conflict resolution, crime or terrorism prevention,
security, risk, disaster, post disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction or
emergency management is required.
·
Five (5) years experience
in preparedness in the public or private sector areas responsible for
responding to emergency situations that directly impact security is required.
·
Experience in planning,
design, implementation or review of risk mitigation measures related to
operations impacted by insecurity and/or humanitarian assistance is desirable.
·
One (1) year of
experience in field operations is desirable.
·
International experience
is desirable.
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Specialized experience in
such areas as security programmes, risk assessments, or analysis is desirable.
·
Experience in using
applied analytics, business intelligence, information management to advance
decisions, strategies and execution is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the
United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is
required. Knowledge of an additional United Nations official language is
desirable.
How To Apply
