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Security Sergeant (2 Posts), G-5 |
| DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: | 19 May 2010 |
| DATE OF ISSUANCE: | 19 Apr 2010 |
| ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: | United Nations Office at Nairobi |
| DUTY STATION: | Nairobi |
| VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: | 10-SEC-UNON-424421-R-NAIROBI |
| Appointment against this post is on a local basis. External candidates will be considered only when no suitable internal candidate from the duty station is identified. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take-up the appointment. Staff members are subject to the authority of and assignment by the Secretary-General. All staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. |
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Remuneration
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
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| United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity |
Responsibilities
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). These two posts are located in the Division of Administrative Services, Security and Safety Section/UNON. Under the supervision of the Chief, Security and Safety Section the incumbent will perform the following duties; (1) Provide leadership to the team; Giving daily work instructions to the Assistant Team Leader and to the members of the team; Ensuring that the team members are provided with uniforms and communication equipment; Monitoring posts to ensure that duties are properly executed and rotating officers between posts; Organizing the team responses in cases of emergency; Assigning team members to special tasks as directed.(2) Enforce the overall safety and security in the complex by ensuring appropriate security and safety rules and procedures are being adhered to; Supervising the work in the Control Room and ensuring that electronic surveillance equipment is correctly monitored; Discusses reports of initial investigations with Team members and investigators. (3) Co-ordinate activities of the team with the Deputy Chief and Assistant Chief of the Security and Safety Section; Reports daily to the Deputy Chief and Assistant Chief on events; Present periodically reports on all cases which have been investigated; Make recommendations on planning and improvement of the security work.(4) Responsibility for the security of the complex during period of duty.(5) Respond to general questions concerning the security and safety of the complex.(6) Perform other duties as assigned. |
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of United Nations Security policies, procedures and practices; Thorough knowledge of security related matters including knowledge of self-defense techniques; Ability to lead and motivate officers under command; Ability to make sound decisions in emergencies or when rapid responses are required; Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity including gender balance; Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively, with the demonstrated ability to explain complex technical issues in simple terms.
Technological Awareness: Aptitude to understand applicability of technology to the work of the office and to keep abreast of advances on technology and procedures.
Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keep abreast of new developments in own occupation, actively seek to develop oneself professionally and personally, contribute to learning of colleagues and subordinates, show willingness to learn from others and seek feedback to learn and improve.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom security services are provided tobe "clients " and seeks to see things from clients' point of view. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects and provides adequate security information.
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| QUALIFICATIONS |
Education
Completion of secondary school education or equivalent. |
Work Experience
Minimum 5 years experience in the National Police Force or Military Service. Minimum three years United Nations Security and Safety Service experience. |
Languages
English is the working language of the duty station. For this post fluence in English and Kiswahili are required to facilitate communication with local staff and visitors. Knowledge of a second official UN language is an advantage. |
Other Skills
Certified knowledge or sound experience in handling firearms. Qualification in first aid training is an asset. |
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). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. |
How to apply
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2006/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.
Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary.
- To start the application process, applicants are required to register by opening a "My UN" account. Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password.
- After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications.
- In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed.
- UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reports to the relevant HRO/PO via fax.
E-mail: Recruitment@unon.org,
Fax: 254-20-762-4212
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Please see the Frequently Asked Questions, if you encounter problems when applying. |
