Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 25 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The post is located in the Security and Safety Section of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), Arusha Branch. The incumbent will work under the guidance of the Chief Administrative Officer.

Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the CAO, the incumbent has the following principal tasks: Operations
• Leads and manages the operations of the Mechanism’s Security & Safety Section, across both branches.
• Manages the effective provision of security for staff, premises physical security, fire safety, and in Arusha, emergency response and the residential security program.
• Manages the provision of services by non-staff guards.
• Manages investigation and reporting of security-related incidents involving UN property, personnel or their eligible dependents.
• Arranges protection for senior personnel or visiting VIPs as appropriate.
• Supports in-country UNDSS activities as appropriate. Advice and Coordination
• Advises and briefs on all security-related matters and participates in discussions and development of security policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains productive liaison with DSS, other agencies and appropriate national authorities to ensure effective security coordination
• Responsible for warden systems and security awareness programme, Planning & training
• Proactively maintains optimum readiness by developing, reviewing, implementing and monitoring organizational security strategy, response, contingency and continuity plans and protocols using standard security risk management techniques.
• In Tanzania, serves as Security Adviser of the Area Security Management Team, contributing to organizing ASMT meetings, as well as the planning, implementation and evaluation of effectiveness of security plans and other aspects of security operations.
• Responsible for implementation of required security training.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Competencies
• Professionalism: Expert knowledge of general field of security management, combined with a background of a security specialization, police or military. Demonstrable knowledge of Threat and Risk and related counter-measures – to include threat assessment, risk assessment, risk management, security planning, crisis management and disaster recovery. Technological and
Administrative – particularly in relation to emerging technology and techniques in security management, monitoring, systems and equipment. Good technical and administrative skills to be able to liaise effectively with various other specialist departments such as ITSS, Facilities Management, Procurement, Finance, Budget and HRS. 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.
• Planning and 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.
• Accountability – Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for her/his own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• Leadership – Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Judgement/Decision-making – Identifies the key issues in a complex situation and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification
A technical certificate or equivalent in security management, investigations, police or military or related areas is required. Please attach a related diploma or certificate. UNDSS certification in Field Security Training, Hostage Incident Management (HIM) or Physical Security Training is desirable. UN Secretariat/OIOS certificate in Investigation is desirable.

Work Experience
A minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience in security management, investigations, police or military is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to seven (7) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree. At least two (2) years of international exposure in a management function in the United Nations or other international organization is required. At least five (5) years of working experience in security planning, operations, risk assessment, investigations, physical security, crisis management, hostage incident management, administration, logistics or court security are desirable. Working experience at International criminal courts, tribunals or investigative bodies/commissions is desirable.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 144

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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