Job Opening
Job Opening ID: 227368
Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Engineering
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NEW YORK
Department/Office : Department of Safety and Security
Date Posted : Feb 2, 2024
Deadline : Feb 16, 2024

Org. Setting and Reporting
The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support, and oversight of the United Nations security management system (UNSMS) globally. As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing precious resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system programme activities through trusted security leadership and solutions.

This position is located in the Department of Safety and Security (DSS), in the Division of Partnerships and Specialized Services (DPSS) UNHQ. It is responsible for large and challenging engineering projects, applying a full range of engineering theories and techniques in the design, construction, and maintenance of physical security systems for UN compounds, premises of specialized agencies, and Peace missions. It reports to the Chief of the Physical Security Section.

This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic, and exciting organization, and to gaining valuable experience where security provides great value. Besides attaining new skills and further advancing security expertise, this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you satisfaction by contributing directly or indirectly to peace and security, human rights, and the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals.

For more information on the Department and how we make an impact on the world in realizing the objectives set out in Our Common Agenda, visit https://www.un.org/undss.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Physical Security Specialist will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

• Applies commonly used engineering solutions, practices, and precedents in completing projects related to the design, construction, or repair of buildings and related physical security systems and devices.
• Evaluates, reviews and revises project documents, and analyzes design specifications included in security project’s proposals for accuracy, soundness, feasibility and cost.
• Recommends solutions to unusual physical security problems.
• Conducts technical studies on physical security topics, developing guidelines for the general planning and maintenance of physical security systems.
• Calculates stresses and strain affecting proposed structures, considering such factors as estimated load, water pressure, wind resistance, soil characteristics, temperature fluctuations and nature of building materials to be used as well considering the security risks to which the structure is exposed.
• Keeps abreast, through relevant engineering literature, of significant trends and the development of improved methods and physical security equipment.
• Leads efforts of team studying critical problems relating to design or construction of systems and facilities. Makes recommendations for resolution of problems in the physical security area.
• Participates in planning and assessment missions, serving as technical adviser to committees or international meetings.
• Provides training on physical security topics to various audiences.
• Produce drawings and sketches as required on architectural design software.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Ability to apply engineering skills and to participate in engineering projects, including preparation of cost estimates, research of data and preparing graphs. Ability to identify and analyze engineering data of significant depth and complexity. 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. 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.

• 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.

• 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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in engineering, architecture, security management or other related fields. A first-level university degree in the specified fields of studies with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Job – Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in physical security, architecture, structural engineering or related area is required.

Experience in the project management of physical security related projects is required.

Experience working within the United Nations System or other similar international organization is desirable.

Experience in the conduct of physical security assessments and blast mitigation projects is desirable.

Experience in using architectural design software is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is desirable.

NOTE: ”Fluency” equals a rating of ”fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and ”Knowledge of” equals a rating of ”confident” in two of the four areas.