Education & Work Experience Master's Degree Other Criteria or a bachelor’s degree in combination with two years of work experience
The NSO will, in consultation with the RSA/DRSS and the RR/ARH Director, respond to requests from the DO/UNDSS, to perform UN system related security tasks. Supervise the training and day-to-day operations of all UNDP Drivers with specific oversight on the proper and safe operation of vehicles. Any other security related tasks assigned by the RSA/DRSS An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in social sciences, management, or a related security field is required, or A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with two years of qualifying work experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree, or A formal multi-year education in security management, such as military or police Command and Staff College (minimum 9 months full-time) with senior level command experience. Formal training in security risk management is an asset. Applicants with Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or formal multi-year security management education) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant security or development professional experience. Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advanced knowledge of web-based management systems such as ERP. Previous experience working in a conflict/post-conflict or crisis environment is an asset. Previous experience working for a United Nations organization with knowledge of the UN Security
Expected Demonstration of Competencies
LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
People Management (Insert below standard sentence if the position has direct reports.)
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Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Thematic Area Name Definition Business Management Communication
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
Business Management Customer Satisfaction/Client management
Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
Business Management Operations Management
Ability to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the Organization beyond processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner. Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms
Security Services Security advice, planning and coordination
Ability to provide with authoritative advice and guidance on security management, plan and coordinate security activities
Security Services Security information management
Analytical capabilities to process diverse security information and develop recommendations
Security Services Security risk management
Ability to assess threats and risks, identify and oversee implementation of mitigation measures, including ability to design and test security plans
Security Services Physical/premises security design, implementation and management
Ability to conduct accurate premises assessments on UN facilities to ensure appropriate mitigation measures are in place. Ability to design, support the implementation and test physical security systems for UNDP premises
Security Services Security crisis management & response
Knowledge of crisis management and response arrangements as well as the ability to prepare for, respond to, support/manage security crisis events
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