Deputy Chief of Security and Safety Section, P-3

Deputy Chief of Security and Safety Section, P-3

United Nations – ESCAP Safety and Security Service

Bangkok, Thailand

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Security and Safety Section, Bangkok, in the Department of Safety and Security. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Security and Safety Section.

The Department of Safety and Security is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the security management system, ensure the maximum security for staff and eligible dependents as well as enable the safest and most efficient conduct of the programmes and activities of the United Nations system.

This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic and exciting organization gaining unique and valuable experience where security provides great value. Besides the opportunity to gain new skills and further advance security expertise, this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you satisfaction by contributing directly or indirectly to peace and security, human rights, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Simply, all humanity will be benefiting from your work. Together, we can make the world a better place.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Security and Safety Section, the incumbent is required to perform the following functions:

• Prepares draft of security plan for the ESCAP premises including all aspects related to elaboration, development, implementation and updating of the plan;
• Maintains continuing lines of communication with the Department of Safety and Security, ESCAP Executive Secretary, other duty station-specific management and crisis bodies (including security focal points) and resident UN organizations to ensure maximum security coordination;
• Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN staff, project personnel and dependants regarding their security and safety;
• Ensures that fire detection devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises. Maintains fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary;
• Maintains office security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities, issuance of identity cards, if possible, background checks, and entry control;
• Ensures availability of emergency communications system by making periodic checks to determine if system is functioning properly; arranges for necessary repairs or adjustments;
• Investigates security-related incidents involving UN staff members, project personnel or eligible dependant;
• Assumes full responsibility in the Chief’s absence, issues appropriate performance and operational directives to security forces and administrative staff;
• Oversees the administration of the section including recruitment, performance management, forecasting of budgetary requirements, budget preparation, resource allocation and other financial matters pertaining to the section and the operation of accounts devolved to SSS, and specifies appropriate security related equipment. Defines and analyses training needs and proposes training programs. Supervises administrative staff and officers;
• Maintains protection detail for senior officials as necessary.

Competencies

Core competencies:

• Professionalism: Knowledge of security management combined with solid background of military or other security specialization and some political and social knowledge of country of assignment. Ability to deal effectively with stress factor when encountered in security management. Ability to apply technical skills to understand and consolidate the varying specializations such as electronics, communications, mechanics, explosives and other sophisticated devices encountered in security system management. Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion; places confidence in and builds trust with colleagues, staff members and stakeholders. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;
• Communication: 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;
• Planning & 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.

Managerial competencies:

• Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly;
• 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 the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in security management, criminal justice, business administration, political/social science, international relations or a related field is required;
• A relevant first-level university degree in the above fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in security management in the military, police, public, or private section is required;
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the management of security and safety services within the United Nations Common System or international organizations similar to UN Common System is required;
• Demonstrated experience and exposure in compound and physical security and international security-related issues is required;
• Field experience in security management system within the United Nations Common System or international organizations similar to UN Common System is desirable;
• Experience in crisis management within the United Nations Common System or international organizations similar to UN Common System is desirable;
• Experience in preparing security plans and emergency communications system within the United Nations Common System or international organizations similar to UN Common System is desirable;
• Security management work experience in the Asia-Pacific region as demonstrated by living and working in the region outside of home country is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

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