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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/08/FT89
Title: UNAIDS Field Security Officer
Grade: P4
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: Fixed-term Appointment 2 years
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Date:
21 November 2008
Application Deadline:
19 December 2008
Vacancy Filled
Organization unit:
AI/DRM Department of Resource Management (AI/DRM)
Duty station:
Geneva Switzerland
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Resource Management (DRM) is a strategic department supporting headquarters and field activities through the development and maintenance of high-quality, time- and cost-efficient, and predictable (a) policies, (b) services, (c) systems, and (d) processes, that are developed in the best interest of the Joint Programme, and ensure UNAIDS organizational capacity to respond promptly and effectively to the environment in which it operates. The Department of Resource Management drives the adoption of new tools for improved business practices within the UNAIDS Secretariat.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the supervision of and in accordance with plans established by Director, Resource Management and in agreement with the Coordinator, Staff Security, WHO and working with UNAIDS Building and Security Manager, the incumbent will design plans, monitor security situation and provide guidance and technical advice to ensure the security and the safety of all UNAIDS field staff, to enable the efficient implementation of all UNAIDS activities, specifically by:
- reviewing the security and safety situations in all UNAIDS areas of operations with particular emphasis on field operations, recommending measures for improvements;
- frequently liaise with UN Department of Safety and Security desk officers in New York for the purpose of exchanging information and discussing how greater staff security and safety may be assured;
- undertake missions to assist UNAIDS staff operating in unsafe areas, looking at both UNAIDS office premises and residential security and providing security related training on request. This responsibility will involve extensive duty travel;
- undertake security assessment missions to the field for the purpose of advising UNAIDS staff on how best to deal with the security/safety problems which confront them daily;
- maintain country files of all security related reports for the purpose of continuous analysis of their content in an effort to determine trends which could impact the safety/security of staff, issue necessary instructions to staff on security measures required, and provide advice to SMT on related issues or decisions required;
- upon initiative or request, provide HQ and the field with relevant analysis on the security situation pertaining to a country or a region;
- undertake mission to the field in response to emergency security situations, involving close collaboration with other UN bodies and UNDSS;
- maintain up-to-date records of hazardous duty stations;
- maintain a data base of residential security measures applicable in the duty stations and respond to queries pertaining to that matter;
- maintain up-to-date records of MOSS in force in countries where UNAIDS has operations;
- as requested, participate in meetings at the policy level, advise on security issues;
- provide security training for staff at both HQ and field level.
- draft and advise on appropriate policies and procedures to improve the security and safety of UNAIDS field staff;
- provide timely advice or staff counseling as required
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
University degree in public or business administration, social or political sciences, international relations, government or law, or military academy degree. |
Competencies:
Demonstrated knowledge and use of standard computer software. i.e., MS Office tools, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
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Experience:
At least 7 to 10 years relevant professional experience in security work at both national and international level in an international development context with relevant military or police service. |
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of English and French.
Knowledge of another UN official language.
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Additional Information:
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
63052 US$ at single rate
67709 US$ with primary dependants
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Post Adjustment:
92 % of the figure(s) on the left side. This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation. |
Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. |
Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged. |
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
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Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information.
UNAIDS is committed to providing a work environment that respects the inherent dignity of all persons. UNAIDS has a responsibility to take all appropriate steps to prevent and respond to discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment, including sexual harassment in the workplace or in connection with work. UNAIDS has zero tolerance towards abusive conduct. |
UNAIDS is committed to providing equity of access to employment, advancement and retention in UNAIDS, recognizing that it is in the interest of UNAIDS to recruit and maintain a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the diverse nature of society, which includes persons with disabilities. It is therefore the policy of UNAIDS to actively promote equity of access to employment opportunities within UNAIDS for persons with disabilities.
UNAIDS undertakes to provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a person with a disability to access employment opportunities, enter into and remain in employment within UNAIDS. The principle of reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection and appointment. |
Please visit UNAIDS's e-Recruitment website at: https://erecruit.unaids.org to review and apply to positions. The system provides instructions for online application procedures. |
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