Security Lieutenant (Multiple) at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the team by; planning assignments of the members during scheduled shifts; give instructions to the members and ensure that uniforms, communications equipment, and other kits necessary for duty are provided and ensure that posts are properly and effectively manned and duties properly executed.
• Organizes and manages the activities and operations of the Unit.
• Inspects line-ups of officers to ensure that they are properly attired and equipped, as well as knowledgeable of the daily security requirements.
• Assigns officers to areas and maintains contact with supervisory personnel and officers.
• Directly supervises Unit personnel by delegating appropriate responsibilities and accountabilities and ensures that these are clear to each team member and allocates sufficient time and resources for completion of tasks, regularly monitoring and discussing performance and giving feedback and coaching to team members, acting as a role model, ensuring development and timely training of team and fairly appraises performance of team members.

Education

• Completion of High school diploma or equivalent is required. Supplementary training in security or military is required.
• Must have passed the United Nations Security Assessment Test and passed the security induction training by the Department of Security and Safety Services.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the security operation within the UN Security Service, including investigation, physical security, personal protection, strategic and operational planning, fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical and hazardous material response, video imaging badge systems or related area is required.
• The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) years for candidates who possess a first level University degree.
• At least three (3 ) years experience in the National Police Force or Military Service is required.
• At least three (3) years in a supervisory role in security and safety services in the UN system or similar international organization is required.
• Experience in providing security coordination and administrative support for an International Organization is desirable.
• One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable

Deadline : Sep 2, 2024