Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the CAO, the incumbent has the following principal tasks:
Operations
• Leads and manages the operations of the Mechanism’s Security & Safety Section, across
both branches.
• Manages the effective provision of security for staff, premises physical security, fire safety,
and in Arusha, emergency response and the residential security program.
• Manages the provision of services by non-staff guards.
• Manages investigation and reporting of security-related incidents involving UN property,
personnel or their eligible dependents.
• Arranges protection for senior personnel or visiting VIP’s as appropriate.
• Supports in-country UNDSS activities as appropriate.
Advice and Coordination
• Advises and briefs on all security-related matters and participates in discussions and
development of security policies and procedures.

• Establishes and maintains productive liaison with DSS, other agencies and appropriate
national authorities to ensure effective security coordination
• Responsible for warden systems and security awareness programmes.
Planning & training
• Proactively maintains optimum readiness by developing, reviewing, implementing and
monitoring organizational security strategy, response, contingency and continuity plans and
protocols using standard security risk management techniques.
• In Tanzania, serves as Security Adviser of the Area Security Management Team,
contributing to organizing ASMT meetings, as well as the planning, implementation and
evaluation of effectiveness of security plans and other aspects of security operations.
• Responsible for implementation of required security training.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Expert knowledge of general field of security management, combined with
a background of a security specialisation, police or military. Demonstrable knowledge of
Threat and Risk and related counter-measures – to include threat assessment, risk assessment,
risk management, security planning, crisis management and disaster recovery. Technological
and Administrative – particularly in relation to emerging technology and techniques in
security management, monitoring, systems and equipment. Good technical and
administrative skills to be able to liaise effectively with various other specialist departments
such as ITSS, Facilities Management, Procurement, Finance, Budget and HRS. 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.
• Planning and Organising – 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.
• 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 organisational regulations and rules. Supports
subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes
personal responsibility for her/his own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where
applicable.

• 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.
• 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 Organisation. 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.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Job Specific Qualifications
A technical certificate or equivalent in security management, investigations, police or military
or related areas is required. Please attach a related diploma or certificate.
UNDSS certification in Field Security Training, Hostage Incident Management (HIM) or
Physical Security Training is desirable.
UN Secretariat/OIOS certificate in Investigation is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience in security
management, investigations, police or military is required. The minimum years of relevant
experience is reduced to seven (7) years for candidates who possess a first-level university
degree.
At least two (2) years of international exposure in a management function in the United.