About UN Support Office in Haiti

UN Support Office in Haitiis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This Chief Security Officer, P-5 (Tjo), P5 position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within UN Support Office in Haiti’s work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Based in Haiti, you will contribute your expertise to advance the organization’s mission and support international cooperation on critical global challenges. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment while contributing to meaningful outcomes that benefit communities worldwide.

Key Details

• Job Title:Chief Security Officer, P-5 (Tjo), P5
• Grade:P-5
• Location:Port-au-Prince, Haiti
• Department:UN Support Office in Haiti
• Contract Type:Professional Staff
• Salary Range:$101,540.0 – $124,450.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced University degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) preferably in political/social science, international relations, law enforcement and/or business management (with a focus on security management).
• Academic Qualifications: A first level University degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and two additional years of qualifying experience in a related area may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Academic Qualifications: Graduates of Police/Military War Colleges and Senior Staff Colleges may also be considered..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this job opening, English is required.
• Language: 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).
• Language: Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Desirable Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking French UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience, at least 5 years of which should be in command or leadership position, with proven experience in managing crisis situations, is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years experience in the United Nations security management system and at least 2 years of experience serving in a special political mission and/or peacekeeping mission is required.

Skills

• Professionalism: Management of security personnel, administration of the field missions security operations and allocated local budget; coordination and synchronization of efforts with UNDSS Security Officers, and UN Agencies and Programmes as required.
• Responsibilities include mitigation and management of security risks, as well as the delivery of in-country security training programmes for UNSOH in coordination with the UNDSS PSA.
• Comprehensive knowledge of guidelines, including Security Council Resolutions, protocols, working group recommendations on related security issues, agreements, and policies, is essential to guide the work of this post.
• Interpretation and deviation from these guidelines are limited.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with UN security policies are paramount.
• 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.
• 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.
• Managerial Competencies Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills in managing a security operation.
• 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 improvements; 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply