Dr Satan
02-27-2010, 08:55 AM
Director, Division of Headquarters Safety and Security Services, D-2
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 06 Mar 2010
DATE OF ISSUANCE: 05 Jan 2010
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Department of Safety and Security
DUTY STATION: New York
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 10-SEC-DSS-423136-R-NEW YORK (G)
Remuneration
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
More Info
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Responsibilities
The Department of Safety and Security (DSS) provides guidance and leadership to the decentralized United Nations security management system in order to ensure the safety and security of United Nations staff, operations and premises at United Nations Headquarters, Offices Away from Headquarters and in field locations. The Under-Secretary-General (USG) is responsible for the safety and security of more than 100,000 United Nations staff members and an estimated 300,000 dependents at over 150 duty stations around the world, including many which are at high risk. Under the general direction of the Under-Secretary-General (USG) for DSS, the Director of the Division of Headquarters Safety and Security Services manages, directs and coordinates the work of the Division and provides policy direction, operational guidance and overall technical supervision to the Safety and Security Services in New York and other headquarters locations around the world. The incumbent oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Division; provides programmatic/substantive contribution to the Department, and ensures that programme activities are carried out in a timely manner, coordinating work both within the Division and Department, and with other organizations of the UN system and Member States as appropriate. He/she makes recommendations to the USG on all safety and security policy matters. He/she plans and develops emergency response procedures and business continuity plans for the Organization, and directs the response to emergency situations and crisis management. He/she, as chair of the United Nations Security and Safety Service Network (UNSSSNET), develops common standards and practices for safety and security services at UNHQ, and for all other overseas UN duty stations. The Director represents the Organization at international, regional and inter-agency meetings, seminars and other forums on security and safety issues, as appropriate. The Director oversees relations with senior officials of city, state, federal, and international law enforcement and other agencies on policy and operational issues.
Competencies
Professionalism: Demonstrated expertise in management in a decentralized security organization, preferably in an international context; expert knowledge of the field of safety and security. Expert knowledge in modern management tools and practices; high level of Information Technology awareness necessary to oversee appropriate utilization of Information Technology platforms and programmes. Leadership: Proven leadership skills and demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate many different activities/operations, including disaster or crisis management, and to make difficult decisions under pressure. 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 improvements; 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. Teamwork: Proven record of building and managing large and diverse teams; ability to identify needs and propose appropriate solutions as well as to establish and maintain effective relationships. Judgment/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 the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary. Communication: Excellent ability to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to key decisions and positions to staff, senior officials and members of intergovernmental bodies. 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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminal justice, public administration or similar with emphasis on management. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in security, police or military service. Extensive managerial experience and comprehensive knowledge of safety and security programmes. Experience at the international level is highly desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in written and spoken English required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.
Other Skills
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The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
How to apply
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2006/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.
Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary.
1.To start the application process, applicants are required to register by opening a "My UN" account. Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password.
2.After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications.
3.In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed.
4.UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reports to the relevant HRO/PO via fax.
E-mail: staffing@un.org,
Fax: 1-917-367-0524
Please see the Frequently Asked Questions, if you encounter problems when applying.
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 06 Mar 2010
DATE OF ISSUANCE: 05 Jan 2010
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Department of Safety and Security
DUTY STATION: New York
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 10-SEC-DSS-423136-R-NEW YORK (G)
Remuneration
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
More Info
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Responsibilities
The Department of Safety and Security (DSS) provides guidance and leadership to the decentralized United Nations security management system in order to ensure the safety and security of United Nations staff, operations and premises at United Nations Headquarters, Offices Away from Headquarters and in field locations. The Under-Secretary-General (USG) is responsible for the safety and security of more than 100,000 United Nations staff members and an estimated 300,000 dependents at over 150 duty stations around the world, including many which are at high risk. Under the general direction of the Under-Secretary-General (USG) for DSS, the Director of the Division of Headquarters Safety and Security Services manages, directs and coordinates the work of the Division and provides policy direction, operational guidance and overall technical supervision to the Safety and Security Services in New York and other headquarters locations around the world. The incumbent oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Division; provides programmatic/substantive contribution to the Department, and ensures that programme activities are carried out in a timely manner, coordinating work both within the Division and Department, and with other organizations of the UN system and Member States as appropriate. He/she makes recommendations to the USG on all safety and security policy matters. He/she plans and develops emergency response procedures and business continuity plans for the Organization, and directs the response to emergency situations and crisis management. He/she, as chair of the United Nations Security and Safety Service Network (UNSSSNET), develops common standards and practices for safety and security services at UNHQ, and for all other overseas UN duty stations. The Director represents the Organization at international, regional and inter-agency meetings, seminars and other forums on security and safety issues, as appropriate. The Director oversees relations with senior officials of city, state, federal, and international law enforcement and other agencies on policy and operational issues.
Competencies
Professionalism: Demonstrated expertise in management in a decentralized security organization, preferably in an international context; expert knowledge of the field of safety and security. Expert knowledge in modern management tools and practices; high level of Information Technology awareness necessary to oversee appropriate utilization of Information Technology platforms and programmes. Leadership: Proven leadership skills and demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate many different activities/operations, including disaster or crisis management, and to make difficult decisions under pressure. 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 improvements; 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. Teamwork: Proven record of building and managing large and diverse teams; ability to identify needs and propose appropriate solutions as well as to establish and maintain effective relationships. Judgment/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 the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary. Communication: Excellent ability to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to key decisions and positions to staff, senior officials and members of intergovernmental bodies. 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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminal justice, public administration or similar with emphasis on management. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in security, police or military service. Extensive managerial experience and comprehensive knowledge of safety and security programmes. Experience at the international level is highly desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in written and spoken English required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.
Other Skills
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The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
How to apply
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2006/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.
Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary.
1.To start the application process, applicants are required to register by opening a "My UN" account. Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password.
2.After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications.
3.In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed.
4.UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reports to the relevant HRO/PO via fax.
E-mail: staffing@un.org,
Fax: 1-917-367-0524
Please see the Frequently Asked Questions, if you encounter problems when applying.