Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Safety and Security Service (SSS), Division of Administration (DoA) at the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) in Geneva, Switzerland. The incumbent will report directly to the Director, Division of Administration (DoA), United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG). S/he will work under the overall technical supervision of the Director, Division of Headquarters Security and Safety Services (DHSSS), United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), New York. UNDSS is responsible for providing leadership, operational support, and oversight of the security management system to enable the safest and most efficient conduct of the programmes and activities of the United Nations System. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority and under the overall security and safety policy guidance by the Director, Division of Headquarters Security and Safety Services (DHSSS) in the Department of Safety and Security (DSS) in New York and the overall direction of the Director-General of UNOG, the Chief, Security and Safety Service is responsible for the following duties: - Directs and manages the Security and Safety Service of the United Nations Office at UNOG and serves as the Chief Security Advisor for Switzerland. - Prepares, reviews, approves or endorses security management documents for UNOG and the designated country, including all aspects related to elaboration, development, implementation and updating of the documents. - Establishes and chairs a Switzerland Security Cell, ensures its good functioning and practices, and fosters interagency security coordination. - Advises and supports the Director-General, the Designated Official in Switzerland, security focal points, and agencies of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) with regard to all security-related matters, security policies and procedures. - Maintains and enhances lines of communication with UNSMS entities, including agencies funds and programmes and security focal points. - Serves as a member of the Security Management Team (SMT), contributing to planning, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of security planning, security operations and implementation of measures aimed at improving staff security and conduct of UN programme activities. - Maintains cooperation and collaboration with host country authorities and international institutions, provides security briefings, advice and security training to UNSMS personnel and operational partners of the United Nations. - Ensures implementation of safety and security policies of the UNSMS. - Provides support and oversees the establishment/maintenance of an Emergency Communication System. - Conducts fact finding related to security-related incidents involving UNSMS personnel or eligible dependents. - Assists in the response to crisis events and security incidents. - Develops strategic goals, objectives, plans for the delivery of the substantive activities of the Service and implements corresponding outputs. - Guides the definition of policies, methods and standards for the implementation of the substantive activities of the Service. - Participates in peer reviews of other SSS duty stations, evaluation missions, and fact-finding missions/inquiries, and acts as event security coordinator for major UN external events, and as directed by UNDSS. - Manages and reports on asset management for the allocated resources of the assigned office (s), including personnel, budget and other assets. - Develops and manages security projects with extra-budgetary funding. - Develops, reviews data, provides inputs for reporting. - Identifies and promotes best practices. - Leads team members' efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentations and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need. - Performs any other duties as may be assigned. CompetenciesProfessionalism: In depth knowledge in the field of security risk management, especially of the UNSMS. Ability to make quick decisions in emergencies or when rapid response is required. Ability to communicate complex concepts orally. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. Ability to apply and integrate new technology appropriately. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision making and convey resulting information to management. 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. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. 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. Leadership: 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 improvement; 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; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. 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 that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary. EducationAn advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in security management, law enforcement, public administration, or related field is required. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in security, risk or disaster or emergency management in public or private service areas, such as national security, the military or police, or in a corporate environment is required. At least three (3) years of experience managing and leading personnel and/or teams (at least 50 persons) is required. Of the minimum years of experience, at least five (5) years working experience in UN Security Management System (UNSMS) is desirable. Experience in field operations is desirable. Specialized experience in such areas as security programmes, risk assessments, security analysis and/or physical security is desirable. Proven experience in using applied analytics, business intelligence, and information management to advance decisions, strategies and execution is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and French are required. Either Russian or Arabic or Chinese (Mandarin) or Spanish is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).