UN Careers - Security Assistant at United Nations Entebbe Support Base (UNESB)

Organization: United Nations Entebbe Support Base (UNESB)

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Job Opening Number: ESB-2016-GS-HRS-004

Reports to:  OIC

Special Investigations Unit  

The

United Nations Entebbe Support Base (UNESB) was established by MONUSCO

(formerly MONUC) in May 2003 with 30 staff occupying 500sqm on the Entebbe

International Airport to provide logistics and operational support to Eastern

DRC. Since its establishment, the proven operational capabilities of this

facility coupled with the strategic location to neighboring missions, the

reliable logistic infrastructure and the political stability of Uganda were all

valuable considerations which prompted the expansion of ESB to its current

capacity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the OIC Special

Investigations Unit, the incumbent will undertake the following duties:

• The incumbent will attend to all
  
  incidents/accidents within and outside the base and take appropriate
  
  action to ensure safety of UN staff & properties.


• Take photographs and make sketches of the
  
  scene.


• Regularly interview witnesses and suspects.


• Gather all relevant facts and exhibits from
  
  the scene or elsewhere.


• Work closely with relevant sections and the
  
  local authorities (police & military) to get information.


• Ensure accurate report writing and timely
  
  completion and submission on all cases assigned.


• Periodically assigned to be on call or
  
  standby duty Investigator.


• Ensure comprehensive quality of reports
  
  submitted.


• Prepare to move to other locations outside
  
  the mission to conduct investigations or perform other security functions
  
  as required by the security management.


• Ensure that defective equipment is reported
  
  on time and provided to workshops for repair as necessary.


• Complete the input of data of all
  
  incidents/accident attended & train Security Personnel/Investigators
  
  on how to input new cases into the database;


• Provide crime/case statistics by the use of
  
  figures from the database;


• In charge of the periodic review of all
  
  entries in the database and update the status of own investigations;


• Render support in the checking out process of
  
  staff in database through FSS.


• Maintain a filing system in accordance with
  
  related UN recommendations; and


• Comply with administrative instructions
  
  related to Attendance Records and Movement of Personnel.


• Ability to drive manual vehicles and respond
  
  to security emergencies. The candidate MUST have a valid driver’s license.


• Perform other duties assigned by the unit
  
  chief (SIU) or head of Security Section.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations Entebbe
  
  Support Base (ESB) Security Assistant career opportunity should hold a High
  
  school diploma or equivalent. Additional security or military training is
  
  required. The applicant must have passed the United Nations Security
  
  Officer Test (SOT).


• A minimum of four years’ experience in all
  
  areas of the security operation within the UN Security Service, including
  
  investigation, physical security, personal protection, strategic and
  
  operational planning, fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical
  
  and hazardous material response, video imaging badge systems and methods
  
  of instruction or related area.


• Language: Fluency in oral and written English
  
  is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an
  
  advantage.

• Professionalism: Ability to perform a broad range of
  
  administrative functions, e.g., work programme, human resources, database
  
  management, etc. Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations
  
  administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in
  
  work situations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates
  
  professional competence; 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;


• 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 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.

NB: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any

stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing,

or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on

applicants’ bank accounts. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

All

suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates should send their applications

the following documents:

• Cover Letter (letter of motivation or
  
  application letter);


• The United Nations Personal History form
  
  (P-11), Download Here;


• Proof of required academic certificates i.e. Academic
  
  Certificate(s) and/or High School/Secondary Diplomas


• Copy of birth certificate; or copy of
  
  National ID; or copy of Passport.


• Employment verification letter from most
  
  recent employer (for external applicants)


• Internal candidates must submit 2 most recent
  
  performance evaluations (e-PAS) and external candidates must submit two
  
  reference letters

The

applicants with the completed documents are strongly encouraged to apply via e-mail

and must include the Vacancy Announcement Number (check beginning of this

advert) and Job Title to: rsce-recruitment@un.org

Hard

copy applications may also be delivered to: RSCE – Entebbe Support Base, Buku

Road, PO Box 710, Entebbe. Uganda