Org. Setting and ReportingThese positions are located in the Security Section of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) with duty stations in Bentiu and Bor, which are classified in the \"E\" category and as nonfamily duty stations. Under the overall supervision of the Principal Security Adviser (PSA), the incumbents report to the Chief of Operations. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Security Coordination Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Prepares, and reviews security plan, contingency plan for the geographic area, and other security management documents including all aspects related to elaboration, development, implementation and updating of the documents. • Ensures the use of UNSMS security risk management strategies and policies to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems at UN premises. • Ensures the preparation, review and implementation of security planning, security risk management documents and risk management-based security solutions for UN personnel, premises, and operations. • Provides written guidance of security components and procedures as required. • Participates in the Area security related meetings, committees, and task forces, delivers briefings, and provides responses, as needed. • Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and all other agencies involved in peacekeeping and other missions to ensure maximum security coordination. • Provide advisory to the Area Security Coordinator ( ASC) and Serves as a member of the United Nations Area Security Management Team, developing and contributing to implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of the Area security plan. • Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN staff, project personnel on potential security problems, such as mines, kidnapping, armed attacks, arrest, and detention. • Maintains an ongoing evaluation of air, land and sea evacuation routes and resources for use in emergencies, ensuring the availability of vehicles, aircraft, vessels, fuel supply and assessable roads. • 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. • Conducts Investigations on securit related incidents involving UN staff members, UN assets, and prepares report of fact findings. • Assumes responsibility for guard force management. • Assists in the response to crisis events and security incidents. • Facilitates the coordination of Close Protection (CP) security arrangements between field duty stations and headquarter. • Collaborates closely with peers and colleagues, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, and Host Government representatives on security issues and in the event of natural disasters. • Strengthens awareness and capacity of personnel by supporting the development, updates and delivery of contextually relevant security training and advice including on Residential Security Measures. • Conducts security training in such subjects as the security management system, responsibilities of Area. Coordinates Wardens system and personal security awareness. • Performs other relevant duties as required. RESULTS EXPECTED: Effective planning, implementation, and coordination of a security system, capable of enabling the conduct of United Nations activities while ensuring the safety, security and well-being of personnel and the security of United Nations premises and assets. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Excellent knowledge of security management, combined with solid background of military, police of security specialization; Knowledge, understanding and ability to manage security challenges in post-conflict environment; Capability to appropriately manage multiple and divers security units; 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. 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. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions ay not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. EducationAn advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent such as a senior command and staff college qualification) in security management or business administration, political/social/military science, or international relations with focus on security management. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience in military, police or security management may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A first-level university degree may be substituted with a diploma from a national police or military academy resulting in an appointment as a Commissioned Officer (i.e. Lieutenant / Inspector or equivalent), in combination with four additional years of qualifying experience in military, police or security management, maybe accepted in lieu of a first level university degree. Job - Specific QualificationUNDSS certification in Security Certification Programme (SCP) or Security Analysis Process Practice (SAPP) Course is desirable. Work ExperienceA minimum of five (5) years with an advanced university degree (seven years with a first level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in the military, police or security management is required. At least two (2) years in security operations is required. At least one (01) years' experience in UN security operations at international level and in a conflict or post-conflict environment is required. Experience of security risk management within the United Nations Security Management System (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions, and UN agencies, funds, and programs) or similar international organization or non-governmental organization in a field-based environment is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. 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).