Job Title: SECURITY OFFICER ( Deputy Team Leader, Close Protection) Department/ Office United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Duty Station AL BASRAH; KIRKUK Posting Period 11 September 2013-26 September 2013 Organizational Setting and Reporting This position is located within the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) in the Security Section. The Security Officer (Deputy Team Leader, Close Protection Unit) will report to the Team Leader, Close Protection Unit. Responsibilities Within limits of delegated authority and depending on location, the Security Officer FS-5 will carry out the following duties: Assists the CSA/CSA/SA/Security Coordination Officers in the office management procedures and/or supervise a Security Unit, as needed; Develops and monitors the implementation of security contingency plans for a security unit; Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependants on security issues; Serves as a member of the Security Cell, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the security plan; Determines accessible areas, maintains tracking systems and coordinates a 24-hour Emergency Response System; Assesses the level of security risk 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; Briefs the CSA/CSO/SA/Security Coordination Officer or Deputy CSA/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; Maintains office security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities; Provides advice and training to UN personnel and eligible dependants on security matters, as assigned; Identifies the training needs of security and mission’s staff; Identifies gaps in existing capability and make recommendation for amendment where necessary; Contributes to the planning process of protective services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary; Provides supervision to a Close Protection team to conduct Close Protection operations for a Senior UN Official and other UN personnel; Provides advice on operational requirements within the mandated area of operations and the time of assignment; Maintains security coverage for the working office and personal residence of the Senior UN Official; Ensures that mitigating measures are in place at all time to deter or deny identified threat and to preserve the security, safety and wellbeing of the Senior UN Officials and other UN personnel; Ensures that continued effectiveness of the Close Protection team remains in relation to the changes of the local threat level; Conducts Close Protection operations; Acts as Duty Officer within the Security Section; Performs other duties as required. securityvacancieslist/2013/09/15/deputy-team-leader-close-protection-vacancy-iraq/
Posted on: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 09:30:04 +0000