Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Office of the Special Envoy for Syria (OSE) based in Damascus. Under the overall guidance of the Head of Office, the Security Officer reports to the Security Team Leader on all security operations and related matters.

Responsibilities

Within the limits of delegated authority, the Security Officer is responsible for the following duties: • Assists the Security Team Leader in the supervision of a Security Unit, as assigned. • Drafts and updates security contingency plans for a security unit. • Monitors prevailing local security conditions and trends and advises UN personnel, project personnel, and eligible dependents on security issues. • Contributes to security risk assessments for the area of operations. • Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non-UN stakeholders. • Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; implements security arrangements. • Monitors, conducts, and coordinates security operations. • Serves as a member of the Security Cell, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the security plan. • Investigates security-related incidents involving UN personnel, project personnel, or eligible dependents. • Assists senior Officers in briefing to the Security Team Leader on the status, activity, and requirements of the unit. • Assists in the evaluation of accessible areas, maintain tracking systems, and assist in the coordination of a 24-hour Emergency Response System. • Contributes to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provides draft insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting. • Documents requirements and background information used for data analysis. • Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Core Competencies: Professionalism: -Knowledge of security management, combined with background in military, police of security specialization. -Knowledge, understanding and ability to manage security challenges in post-conflict environment. -Capability to appropriately supervise security units effectively. -Shows pride in work and in achievements. -Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. -Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. -Motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. -Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. -Remains calm in stressful situations. -The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. 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 the 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.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate. • Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

At least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the military, police or security management is required. Out of these six (6) years, at least one-year (1) experience and exposure international level in a conflict/post conflict is required. A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in SIOC and security risk management is required. The Completion of Security Analysis Process and Practice (SAPP) is required. Experience in producing security analytical reports, Ad-Hoc SRM and PSRA for senior officials is required. Experience and proficiency in the use of the UN weapon system, Emergency communication system, and armored vehicles is desirable. The Completion Security Certification Programme (SCP) is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position advertised, fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available for an initial period of six (6) months. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as “retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. • The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.