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• Offer technical support for the safety and
  security of the staff and activities of OHCHR in the country.
• Actively participate in all aspects of the UN
  Security Management System on behalf of OHCHR.
• Keenly review and monitor the situation in
  the country of assignment with specific regard as to how it relates or may
  have an impact on OHCHR operations in the country.
• Guide the Head of OHCHR country office with
  regard to all security and related matters and develop tactics, techniques
  and procedures in accordance with the provisions of the UN Security
  Management System for the safe conduct of OHCHR operations in the country
  of assignment.
• Develop and ensure implementation of minimum
  operating security standards (MOSS), and related standard costs for
  offices, facilities and property of OHCHR in the field.
• Carry out security evaluation missions in potentially
  difficult locations.
• Conduct regular Security Risk Assessments of
  field activity and analysis of the security situation in locations where
  OHCHR is or intends to operate to enable appropriate security responses
  with regard to safety of staff, in coordination with the UN DSS (United
  Nations Department of Safety and Security).
• Ensure standardization of identity
  privileges, custody and security of keys and standards for screening of
  non-staff persons.
• Conduct staff briefings on security
  preparations and country situations prior to travel.
• Maintain and keep up to date the security
  reporting system, in particular incident reports and ensure the
  notification to appropriate staff members.
• The incumbent will accompany staff members to
  the field as a part of special activity such as monitoring missions,
  Commissions of Inquiry and Investigation missions.
• Develop and deliver security awareness
  training programmes in coordination with the UN wide plan.
• Develop and deliver driver and transport
  safety programmes and ensure the safe driving practices of OHCHR staff.
• Maintain files on the evacuation and security
  plan of the duty station or offices where OHCHR staff are deployed.
• Ensure all staff are aware of their
  responsibilities and preparedness in the case of evacuation.
• Obtain and prepare security and staff safety
  bulletins and manuals and disseminate them to OHCHR staff.
• Arrange responsibility for guard force
  management at all OHCHR premises.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the
  supervisors.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  UNHCR Security Coordination Officer job opportunity should hold an 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 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 or certification from
  a national police or military academy at officer level.
• At least five (5) years of progressively
  responsible experience in military, police, security management,
  preferably in the police or military context or related area, is required.
  Out of these, three (3) years of experience working in the field, preferably
  within UN Security Management system, are desirable.
• Previous experience in the area of human
  rights or international humanitarian law is also desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in English is required.
  Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

• Professionalism: Knowledge of security management
  combined with solid background of military or other security
  specialization and some political and social knowledge of country of
  assignment; understanding of human rights aspects. Ability to deal
  effectively with stress factor when encountered in security management.
  Ability to apply technical skills to understand and consolidate the
  varying specializations such as electronics, communications, mechanics,
  explosives and other sophisticated devices encountered in security system management.
  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.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with
  colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely
  valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others;
  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.

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