United Nations Secretariat Chief Security Officer Jobs 2022 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. United Nations Secretariat Ethiopia looking for “Chief Security Officer”. Applicants with a degree in Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 25th Nov 2022.
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United Nations Secretariat Chief Security Officer Jobs 2022
The United Nations Secretariat has published a job vacancy announcement on 13th Oct 2022 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Chief Security Officer to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Secretariat |
| Position | Chief Security Officer |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Seven years |
| Application Deadline | 25th Nov 2022 |
United Nations Secretariat Job Vacancy 2022
Job Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Chief, Security and Safety Service, may be responsible for the following duties:
- Reviews and monitors activities related to preparation of security plans for the UNECA premises including all aspects related to elaboration, development and updating of the plan and, if necessary, its implementation.
- Performs as Chief of the Security and Safety Service of UNECA and its senior supervisor.
- Advises the Executive Secretary of UNECA with regard to all security-related matters and participates in discussions and development of policies and procedures for security operations, contributing inputs related to assigned areas of responsibility.
- Establishes lines of communication with security focal points and all other agencies to ensure maximum security coordination.
- Serves as member of security management teams, contributing to planning, implementation, evaluation of effectiveness of security plans and other aspects of security operations.
- Maintains continuing awareness of prevailing local security conditions, identifying probable threats and advising UN staff, project personnel and dependents to follow appropriate preventative steps.
- Prepare security risk assessments for the UNECA Premises, which fall under the responsibility of the Executive Secretary. This also includes assessments for specific situations with security implications, such as conferences, meetings and VIP visits.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of physical security and safety installations in the framework of H-MOSS (Headquarters Minimum Operating Security Standards), including, but not limited to, emergency preparedness and security procedures, business continuity and crisis management planning, disaster recovery, building safety measures, fire prevention, evacuation planning. Develop and implement measures to mitigate identified risks.
- Establishes air, land and sea evacuation capability to be used in emergencies, ensuring availability of aircraft, vessels, railways, vehicles, fuel supply, assessable roads, ports and airfields.
- Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures, such as barriers, issuance of identity cards, background checks, and entry controls, as appropriate, for normal or emergency conditions.
- Evaluates effectiveness of prevailing fire safety measures in effect in UNECA premises, including fire prevention devices, fire-fighting equipment, and evacuation plans.
- Determines need for, and provides training and advice to UN staff and dependents on residential security measures such as window guards, alarm systems and locks to prevent burglar intrusions.
- Establishes and maintains dialog with local authorities and international institutions such as Red Cross/Red Crescent for coordination of efforts in the event of natural disasters.
- Ensures availability of emergency communications by making periodic checks to determine if system is functioning properly. Arranges for necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Establishes procedures for and supervises investigations and reporting of accidents involving UN vehicles and investigation of security-related incidents involving UN staff members, project personnel or eligible dependents.
- Assumes responsibility for guard force management, as assigned.
- Arranges protection detail for senior personnel or visiting VIP’s as necessary.
- Conducts and supervises security training for SSS staff.
- Perform as an Event Security Coordinator in external conferences as assigned by the Director, DHSSS.
- Conduct Peer Reviews of other SSS locations as directed by the Director, DHSSS.
- Perform other work-related duties, as required.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER, P4
- Job Code Title: CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER
- Department/Office: ECA Security and Safety Section
- Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA
- Posting Period: 12 October 2022 – 25 November 2022
- Job Opening Number: 22-Security-ECA SSS-192861-R-Addis Ababa (G)
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in security management, business administration, political/social science, psychology, international relations or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in military, police, security management preferably in the police or military context or related area is required.
- Senior command or management experience in the public or private or corporate sector is required.
- Experience conducting threat and risk assessments is required.
- Experience coordinating security arrangements with military, police and other security forces is desirable.
How to Apply United Nations Secretariat Chief Security Officer Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=192861
The Closing Date: 25th Nov 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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