Org. Setting and Reporting - This position is located in Villavicencio, a duty station of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) and within the UNDSS Integrated Security Workforce in Colombia. Under the overall supervision of the Chief Security Advisor/Officer (CSA/CSO), the Security Officer will report to the Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO). - Responsibilities - Within the limits of delegated authority, the incumbent will perform as Regional Security Officer (RSO) and will be responsible for the following duties: - Assists the FSCO in the office management procedures in his/her Areas of Responsibility (AOR) and/or supervises a Security Unit, as needed; - Develops and monitors the implementation of security contingency plans for a security unit; - Serves as a member and assists the FSCO in organizing the Area Security Management Team (ASMT) meetings; - Contributes and develops the Security Risk Management, including through a gender analysis, in coordination with the Security Information Coordination Unit (SICU) for the area of operations; - Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependents on security issues; - Serves as a member of the local Security Cell, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the security plan; - Evaluates air, land and/or sea emergency evacuation capability; conducts evacuation exercises and recommends appropriate action in his/her Area of responsibility (AOR); - Determines accessible areas, maintains tracking systems and coordinates a 24-hour Emergency Response System within his/her AOR in coordination with the Security Operations Centre ( SOC); - Assesses the level of security risk for the area of operations; - Monitors, conducts or coordinates security operations in his/her AOR; - Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non-UN stakeholders; - Briefs the CSA/CSO, the Deputy CSA or the FSCO on the status, activity and requirements of the unit; - Ensures that fire prevention devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises; - Maintains fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary; - Maintains office security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities; - Assumes responsibility for guard force management; - Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures, and conducts security surveys of installations and facilities; implements security arrangements; - Provides advice and training to UN personnel and eligible dependents on security matters, as assigned; - Identifies the training needs of security and Mission staff; - Identifies gaps in existing capability and make recommendation for amendment where necessary; - Contributes to the planning process of protective services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary; - Inspects security equipment and recommends minimum equipment requirements are purchased, maintained and deployed in accordance with relevant policy; - Investigates security-related incidents involving UN personnel, project personnel or eligible dependents; - Performs other duties as required. - Competencies - Education - High school diploma or equivalent is required. - Job - Specific Qualification - Certification in Security Program(s), Security Analysis Practice and Process, Hostage Incident Management, Close Protection Officers and/or Security Investigation is desirable. - Work Experience - A minimum of eight (8) years progressively responsible experience in the military, police, security management or analysis with a military, police or international security management organization is required. A minimum of two (2) years of experience and exposure at the international level is required. A minimum of one (1) year experience in a conflict or post conflict environment is required. Experience in security planning, security operations, security risk assessment, physical security, crisis management and/or liaising with local authorities and law enforcement agencies is desirable. - Languages - English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in both English and Spanish is required. - Assessment - Special Notice - United Nations Considerations - No Fee - 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.