Menelik II Ave.
P.O. Box 3001
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
tel.: (+251) 11 5445000 fax: (+251) 11 5514416 web: www.uneca.org
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MULTIPLE JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
GS-4 Security Officer
(Multiple Posts)
JO Grade Level1 Functional Title
Economic Commission for Africa/ Office of the Executive Secretary/ Security and Safety Services–
(OES/SSS)
Department/Office/Division/ Service/Section
Security and Safety Services
Job Network and Job Family (See list on page 3-4) *
16 March 2017 15 April 2017
Date of issue
(DD/MM/YY)
Deadline
(DD/MM/YYYY)
Duty Station: Addis Ababa Estimated Start
Date: Effective immediately
Duration of One Year Open to
External Candidates? YES NO Possibility of Extension YES
NO
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Security Officer will be responsible for the
following duties:
Provides security coverage of entry points throughout the United Nations complex to
prevent entry of unauthorized
person and the unauthorized removal of UN property.
Screens all personnel, packages and vehicles entering the premises including
clearance through metal detectors;
checks packages both visually and by use of x-ray equipment; identifies and retains custody of
weapons entering
the premises with the authority to either confiscate or return said weapons upon owners’ exit from
the premises.
Carryout foot patrols of the internal buildings, day and night for the purpose of
intercepting unauthorized persons
attempting to have gained entry to the premises, reporting all security, fire and safety violations
to the Security
Control Centre. Conduct mobile patrols to United Nations premises away from the complex and respond
to alarm activations in these locations;
Conduct security checks of all offices in the complex during quiet hours to ensure
they are secured and locked and
taking the appropriate action to secure any offices found unlocked;
Provides information and directions to all persons associated with the organization.
Controls, identifies and clears pedestrian and vehicular traffic entering and
exiting the premises; maintains log
books and records as required.
Maintains alertness for any potential or actual breaches of security and any
disturbances or unusual activity; and
reports these immediately.
Ensures that all UN property being carried from the complex is checked for
appropriate documentation.
Carry out minor investigations into loss, theft and damage of United Nations property
and produce written reports
of the outcome;
Assist with any emergency evacuation of the complex in the event of fire or other
incident;
Maintain the daily occurrence book and other security books and records;
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
1 For eligibility and other conditions, please see the Notes at the end of this form.
Date:
Ref:
16 March 2017
HRSS/17/03/0318/ab
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COMPETENCIES
Professionalism: Knowledge of United Nations Security policies, procedures and
practices. Demonstrated sound judgment in applying United Nations Security policies, procedures
and practices and in applying technical expertise to resolve a range of protection issues/problems.
Ability to lead and motivate officers under command as well as manage and evaluate performance of
officers under command. 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the
equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
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.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients”
and seeks to see things from
clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining
their trust and
respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing
developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems;
keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products
or services to client.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Must have passed the United Nations Security
Officer Test (SOT).
Experience: Four years of experience in security operations, including in civilian police force,
military police, or other relevant military operations.
Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For
the posts advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another
official United Nations language is an advantage.
Other Skills: Technical skills in investigation, physical security, personal protection,
strategic and operational planning, fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical and
hazardous material response, video imaging badge systems and methods of instruction are desirable.
Demonstrated knowledge of control center operation/CCTV and desk officer functions desirable.
Computer skills are required.
www.uneca.org
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IMPORTANT:
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR GENERAL SERVICE POSITION
Complete the application, P-11 form, available on the www.uneca.org webpage. No other
version of CV will be accepted.
Only those applicants who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.
Recruitment for this position is done on local basis, whether or not the candidate is a resident
of the duty station. External candidates will be considered only when no internal candidates are
identified. If selected, externals will be responsible for any travel expenses incurred to take
the United Nations Security Officer Test (SOT) on appointment and separation.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: X Cover Letter
X Personal History Profile (visit https://inspira.un.org to generate a PHP)
X Proof of required academic credentials (for external applicants)
X Employment verification letter from most recent employer (for external applicants)
X Last two completed Performance Appraisal or two Reference Letters for external
applicants
Other:
ALL SUBMISSIONS TO BE SENT TO: ECA-RecruitmentGPost@uneca.org
Subject line: - Job Opening Announcement – Security Officer, G4, Level
Ref. No. HRSS/2017/03/0318/ab.
www.uneca.org
www.uneca.org
p.4/4
Notes:
A current staff member who holds a fixed-term, permanent or continuing
appointment may apply for temporary
positions no more than one level above his or her current grade. However, a current staff
member who holds an
appointment at the G-6 or G-7 level may also apply to temporary positions in the Professional
category up to and including the P-3 level, subject to meeting all eligibility and other
requirements for the position. A staff member holding a temporary appointment shall be regarded as
an external candidate when applying for other positions, and may apply for other temporary
positions at any level, subject to staff rule 4.16 (b) (ii). Therefore, a staff member
holding a temporary appointment in the General Service or related categories may only apply to
positions within those categories. For full information on eligibility requirements, please refer
to section 5 of ST/AI/2010/4/Rev.1 on Temporary Appointments. In its resolution 66/234, the
General Assembly further “stressed that the Secretary-General should not recur to the practice of
temporarily filling posts in the Professional and higher categories with General Service staff
members who have not passed the General Service to Professional category examination other than on
an exceptional basis, and requests the Secretary-General to ensure that temporary occupation of
such posts by the General Service staff shall not exceed a period of one year, effective 1 January
2013…” Consequently, eligible candidates in the General Service or related categories for
temporary job openings in the Professional category that have not passed the competitive
examination may be selected only on an exceptional basis endorsed by the Office of Human
Resources Management where no other suitable candidate could be identified.
Subject to the funding source of the position, this temporary job opening may be
limited to candidates based at the duty station.
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. An external candidate selected for
this position is bound by the prevailing condition of the staff selection system under
ST/AI/2010/3, as amended, and ST/AI/2010/4/Rev.1. A staff member holding a temporary appointment
who is recruited in the Professional and above categories on a temporary appointment, and placed on
a position authorized for one year or longer may not apply for or be reappointed to his/her current
position within six months of the end of his/her current service. This provision does not apply to
staff members holding temporary appointments and placed on positions authorized for one year or
more in duty stations authorized for peacekeeping operations or special political missions.
The expression “Internal candidates”, shall mean staff members who have
been recruited after a competitive examination under staff rule 4.16 or after the advice of a
central review body under staff rule 4.15.
Please note that candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article
101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is
committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human
resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian
law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to
whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations
of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
For information on special post allowance, please refer to ST/AI/1999/17. For
more details on the administration of temporary appointments please refer to ST/AI/2010/4/Rev.1.
The Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and administrative issuances governing
staff appointments can be viewed at:
http://www.un.org/hr_handbook/English .
P.O. Box 3001
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
tel.: (+251) 11 5445000 fax: (+251) 11 5514416 web: www.uneca.org
p.1/4
MULTIPLE JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
GS-4 Security Officer
(Multiple Posts)
JO Grade Level1 Functional Title
Economic Commission for Africa/ Office of the Executive Secretary/ Security and Safety Services–
(OES/SSS)
Department/Office/Division/ Service/Section
Security and Safety Services
Job Network and Job Family (See list on page 3-4) *
16 March 2017 15 April 2017
Date of issue
(DD/MM/YY)
Deadline
(DD/MM/YYYY)
Duty Station: Addis Ababa Estimated Start
Date: Effective immediately
Duration of One Year Open to
External Candidates? YES NO Possibility of Extension YES
NO
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Security Officer will be responsible for the
following duties:
Provides security coverage of entry points throughout the United Nations complex to
prevent entry of unauthorized
person and the unauthorized removal of UN property.
Screens all personnel, packages and vehicles entering the premises including
clearance through metal detectors;
checks packages both visually and by use of x-ray equipment; identifies and retains custody of
weapons entering
the premises with the authority to either confiscate or return said weapons upon owners’ exit from
the premises.
Carryout foot patrols of the internal buildings, day and night for the purpose of
intercepting unauthorized persons
attempting to have gained entry to the premises, reporting all security, fire and safety violations
to the Security
Control Centre. Conduct mobile patrols to United Nations premises away from the complex and respond
to alarm activations in these locations;
Conduct security checks of all offices in the complex during quiet hours to ensure
they are secured and locked and
taking the appropriate action to secure any offices found unlocked;
Provides information and directions to all persons associated with the organization.
Controls, identifies and clears pedestrian and vehicular traffic entering and
exiting the premises; maintains log
books and records as required.
Maintains alertness for any potential or actual breaches of security and any
disturbances or unusual activity; and
reports these immediately.
Ensures that all UN property being carried from the complex is checked for
appropriate documentation.
Carry out minor investigations into loss, theft and damage of United Nations property
and produce written reports
of the outcome;
Assist with any emergency evacuation of the complex in the event of fire or other
incident;
Maintain the daily occurrence book and other security books and records;
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
1 For eligibility and other conditions, please see the Notes at the end of this form.
Date:
Ref:
16 March 2017
HRSS/17/03/0318/ab
p.2/4
COMPETENCIES
Professionalism: Knowledge of United Nations Security policies, procedures and
practices. Demonstrated sound judgment in applying United Nations Security policies, procedures
and practices and in applying technical expertise to resolve a range of protection issues/problems.
Ability to lead and motivate officers under command as well as manage and evaluate performance of
officers under command. 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the
equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
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.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients”
and seeks to see things from
clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining
their trust and
respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing
developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems;
keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products
or services to client.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Must have passed the United Nations Security
Officer Test (SOT).
Experience: Four years of experience in security operations, including in civilian police force,
military police, or other relevant military operations.
Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For
the posts advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another
official United Nations language is an advantage.
Other Skills: Technical skills in investigation, physical security, personal protection,
strategic and operational planning, fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical and
hazardous material response, video imaging badge systems and methods of instruction are desirable.
Demonstrated knowledge of control center operation/CCTV and desk officer functions desirable.
Computer skills are required.
www.uneca.org
p.3/4
IMPORTANT:
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR GENERAL SERVICE POSITION
Complete the application, P-11 form, available on the www.uneca.org webpage. No other
version of CV will be accepted.
Only those applicants who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.
Recruitment for this position is done on local basis, whether or not the candidate is a resident
of the duty station. External candidates will be considered only when no internal candidates are
identified. If selected, externals will be responsible for any travel expenses incurred to take
the United Nations Security Officer Test (SOT) on appointment and separation.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: X Cover Letter
X Personal History Profile (visit https://inspira.un.org to generate a PHP)
X Proof of required academic credentials (for external applicants)
X Employment verification letter from most recent employer (for external applicants)
X Last two completed Performance Appraisal or two Reference Letters for external
applicants
Other:
ALL SUBMISSIONS TO BE SENT TO: ECA-RecruitmentGPost@uneca.org
Subject line: - Job Opening Announcement – Security Officer, G4, Level
Ref. No. HRSS/2017/03/0318/ab.
www.uneca.org
www.uneca.org
p.4/4
Notes:
A current staff member who holds a fixed-term, permanent or continuing
appointment may apply for temporary
positions no more than one level above his or her current grade. However, a current staff
member who holds an
appointment at the G-6 or G-7 level may also apply to temporary positions in the Professional
category up to and including the P-3 level, subject to meeting all eligibility and other
requirements for the position. A staff member holding a temporary appointment shall be regarded as
an external candidate when applying for other positions, and may apply for other temporary
positions at any level, subject to staff rule 4.16 (b) (ii). Therefore, a staff member
holding a temporary appointment in the General Service or related categories may only apply to
positions within those categories. For full information on eligibility requirements, please refer
to section 5 of ST/AI/2010/4/Rev.1 on Temporary Appointments. In its resolution 66/234, the
General Assembly further “stressed that the Secretary-General should not recur to the practice of
temporarily filling posts in the Professional and higher categories with General Service staff
members who have not passed the General Service to Professional category examination other than on
an exceptional basis, and requests the Secretary-General to ensure that temporary occupation of
such posts by the General Service staff shall not exceed a period of one year, effective 1 January
2013…” Consequently, eligible candidates in the General Service or related categories for
temporary job openings in the Professional category that have not passed the competitive
examination may be selected only on an exceptional basis endorsed by the Office of Human
Resources Management where no other suitable candidate could be identified.
Subject to the funding source of the position, this temporary job opening may be
limited to candidates based at the duty station.
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. An external candidate selected for
this position is bound by the prevailing condition of the staff selection system under
ST/AI/2010/3, as amended, and ST/AI/2010/4/Rev.1. A staff member holding a temporary appointment
who is recruited in the Professional and above categories on a temporary appointment, and placed on
a position authorized for one year or longer may not apply for or be reappointed to his/her current
position within six months of the end of his/her current service. This provision does not apply to
staff members holding temporary appointments and placed on positions authorized for one year or
more in duty stations authorized for peacekeeping operations or special political missions.
The expression “Internal candidates”, shall mean staff members who have
been recruited after a competitive examination under staff rule 4.16 or after the advice of a
central review body under staff rule 4.15.
Please note that candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article
101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is
committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human
resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian
law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to
whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations
of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
For information on special post allowance, please refer to ST/AI/1999/17. For
more details on the administration of temporary appointments please refer to ST/AI/2010/4/Rev.1.
The Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and administrative issuances governing
staff appointments can be viewed at:
http://www.un.org/hr_handbook/English .
