Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the United Nations International Residual Mechanism Criminal Tribunals, Security and Safety Service The Hague Branch, The Netherlands. The incumbent reports to the IRMCT Chief of Security and Safety Service. ResponsibilitiesUnder the direct supervision of the Chief of Security and Safety Service and the incumbent will be acting as the Assistant Chief of Security and Safety Service for SSS IRMCT The Hague Branch and responsible: • Oversee and manage the security and safety operations of the Security and Safety Service (SSS) at IRMCT The Hague, ensuring the protection of personnel, property, and facilities. This includes 24/7 operational readiness under both normal and high-stress conditions, as well as security arrangements for conferences and special events. • Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures for high-risk activities, liaising with relevant officials to allocate necessary resources and reinforcements. • Provide overall supervision of SSS personnel, ensuring compliance with operational and administrative directives. • Serve as the First Reporting Officer (ePAS system) for assigned personnel, overseeing performance management and professional development. • Advise the Chief of Security and Safety Service on all security and safety matters within IRMCT The Hague premises. • Coordinate SSS activities related to physical and personal security, field safety, information security, internal investigations, and security guard force management. • Develop comprehensive Security Risk Assessments (SRA) based on local security conditions, incorporating analytical evaluations and close protection strategies in alignment with UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) guidelines. • Implement and oversee security and safety awareness training for all staff, ensuring alignment with the Security Plan. • Review of Special Investigation Reports submitted by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) before final submission. • Supervise procurement processes related to security operations, including acquisitions, deliveries, and payments. • Ensure that SSS personnel are adequately trained, resourced, and operationally prepared, including conducting security inductions, refresher courses, and specialized training programs. • Maintain effective communication and collaboration with host country authorities and security departments of international organizations. Lead the preparation of the SSS IRMCT The Hague annual budget in coordination with the Chief of Security and Safety Service. • Continuously assess and update security, contingency, and evacuation plans for IRMCT The Hague. • In the absence of the Chief of Security, act as the Firearms Custodian, ensuring that officers complete mandatory UN firearms certification training in accordance with UN Firearms Policy. • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chief of Security and Safety Service. CompetenciesProfessionalism: 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. Demonstrates commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects 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 the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. 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. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. 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 that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary. EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required. Job - Specific QualificationA valid driver’s license is required. Certification on UNDSS Security Certification Program (SCP) or UNDSS Security Analysis Process and Practice (SAPP) or UNDSS Hostage Incident Management (HIM) is desirable (any of the three). Work ExperienceA minimum of ten (10) years' experience in the police, military or security services of the United Nations or other similar international organization is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to eight (8) for candidates who possess a first-university degree or higher. Out of these ten (10) years, at least five (5) years having been spent in a United Nations Security and Safety Service on supervision level is desirable Experience with UN International Criminal Tribunals is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. 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 AssessmentSelection will be based upon comparative analysis of the candidates. Special NoticeThis position is temporarily available until 31 Dec 2025. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. 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