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 position offers an opportunity to contribute to security officer (movcon) (tjo), fs6 within UN Support Office in Haiti’s important work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Haiti, you will collaborate with international colleagues and partners to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful contribution to international cooperation and global peace and security.

Key Details

• Job Title:SECURITY OFFICER (MovCon) (TJO), FS6
• Grade:FS-6
• Location:Port-au-Prince, Haiti
• Department:UN Support Office in Haiti
• Contract Type:Professional Staff
• Salary Range:$70,000 – $120,000 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent is required..
• 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 progressively responsible security management experience, either within the UN security system, or a nationally recognized civilian or military entity is required.
• Experience: Good leadership and “people” skills to work closely with international and national civilian and military personnel in an effective manner to keep teamwork to the maximum and problems to the minimum, while never losing focus of the job at hand and the overall mission requirements is required.

Skills

• Professionalism: The Security Officer is guided by established UN security policies, procedures, practices and guidelines, which culminate in Standard Operating Procedures consistent with DSS standards.
• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• 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 and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments and 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..
• The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to 5 years for candidates who possess a first level University Degree.
• Commissioned military or senior level police experience, including experience of command in a military or police organization is required.
• Security management and supervisory knowledge, programme management, security staff supervision, ability to work harmoniously with the UN field mission in an integral team to timely and accurately conduct security and safety operations for the field mission is desired.
• Experience in the United Nations system is required.
• Experience in cost management, budget formulation, financial monitoring, other related areas is desirable..

Benefits

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

How to Apply