Organisation: United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Grade: FS-5

Job Opening ID: 249683

Reports to: Director of RSCE

About the Company:

The Regional Service Centre in Entebbe, Uganda (RSCE) was established in July 2010, following the adoption of General Assembly resolution 64/269. The Centre provides efficient, client-oriented and scalable services with the goal of moving transactional, non-location dependent administrative functions to the Centre from its client entities. This includes transactional elements of human resources, finance, multimodal movement and control, personnel and cargo transport and information and communications technology (ICT) support.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, the Security Officer at FS5 level will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assists the CSA/SA/Security Coordination Officers in the office management procedures and/or supervises a Security Unit, as needed;
• Develops and monitors the implementation of security contingency plans for a security unit;
• Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependents on security issues;
• Serves as a member of the Security Cell, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the security plan;
• Evaluates air, land and sea emergency evacuation capability; conducts evacuation exercises and recommends appropriate action;
• Determines accessible areas, maintains tracking systems and coordinates a 24-hour Emergency Response System;
• Assesses the level of security risk for the area of operations;
• Monitors, conducts or coordinates security operations;
• Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non-UN stake holders;
• Briefs the CSA/SA/Security Coordination Officer or Deputy CSA/CSO on the status, activity and requirements of the unit;
• Ensures that fire prevention devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises;
• Maintains fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary;
• Maintains office security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities;
• Assumes responsibility for guard force management;
• Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures, and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; implements security arrangements;
• Provides advice and training to UN personnel and eligible dependents on security matters, as assigned;
• Identifies the training needs of security and mission’s staff;
• Investigates security-related incidents involving UN personnel, project personnel or eligible dependents;
• Identifies gaps in existing capability and makes recommendation for amendment where necessary;
• Contributes to the planning process of protective services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary;
• Drafts Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for the procurement of section security equipment;
• Inspects Security equipment and ensures minimum equipment requirements are purchased, maintained and deployed in accordance with relevant policy;
• Coordinates issuance of identity cards, background checks and entry controls, as appropriate;
• Sets up and manages a warden system according to policy;
• Acts as Duty Officer within the Security Section;
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

 Education

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

• Not available.

Work Experience

• A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the military, police, security management or analysis with a military, police or international security management organization is required, including at least two years’ experience and exposure at the international level and at least one year of experience in a conflict and post conflict environment.
• Experience in a United Nations Shared Service operation is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the advertised post, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

Competencies

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.