Apply for Vacancy for Security Officer at United Nations Investigative Team in Iraq. The deadline for this application is 28th February 2021.

Description:

This position is located within the United Nations Investigative Team for Accountability of Da’esh / ISIL (UNITAD) and will be based in Baghdad, Iraq. Also, the Security Officer (Admin) reports to the Security Coordination Officer.

UNITAD was established by the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 2379 (2017), according to which it is mandated to support domestic efforts to hold ISIL (Da’esh) accountable by collecting, preserving and storing evidence in Iraq of acts that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed by the terrorist group ISIL (Da’esh) in Iraq.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Chief Security Officer in the management of the administrative component of the Security Unit, as assigned;
• Also, drafts and updates security risk assessment, management processes and contingency plans for the security unit.
• Moreover, monitors prevailing local security conditions and trends and advises UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependents on security issues;
• Similarly, serves as a member of the Security Cell, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the security plan;
• Monitors air, land and sea emergency evacuation capability; conducts evacuation exercises;
• Additionally, assists in the evaluation accessible areas, maintain tracking systems and assist in the coordination of a 24-hour Emergency Response System;
• Likewise, contributes to security risk assessments 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;
• Also, assists senior Officers in briefing to the Chief Security Officer or Deputy 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;
• Conducts routine physical security inspections of facilities;
• Furthermore, assumes responsibility for guard force management; Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures, and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; implements security arrangements;
• Moreover, provides advice and training to UN personnel and eligible dependents on security matters.

Competencies

• Communication:

         Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Also, asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Likewise, tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

• Teamwork:

Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Also, 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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate is required.

Work Experience

• A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the military, police, security management or analysis with a military, police or international security management organization
• Also, at least two years of experience and exposure at the international level
• Experience in preparing and drafting working schedules for security teams.

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