This position is located within the Security Section of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) with duty station in Juba. Juba is classified in the “E” category and as a nonfamily. Under the overall command of the Chief Security Officer, the Close Protection Officer at FS-4 level reports directly to the Close Protection Coordinator through his/her Team Leader on all close protection’s issues.
Eligibility Criteria
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Job – Specific Qualification:
- UNDSS Close Protection Officer Certification (CPOC) is required.
Work Experience:
- A minimum of six (6) years with a high school diploma or equivalent of experience in the military, police or security management is required.
- At least two years of progressively responsible experience in close protection with a national, private or international security organization is required.
- At least one year’s experience and exposure at International level and in a conflict or a post conflict environment is required.
- Experience and proficiency in the use of close protection weapons, communications, surveillance equipment, and vehicles is required;
- Experience in close protection of one or more principles; static and mobile protection is desirable.
- Experience in conducting close protection training is desirable.
Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the positions advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
