CLOSE PROTECTION ASSISTANT
United Nations
- ירושלים
- משרה קבועה
- משרה מלאה
- Assist in the delivery of protection operations for Senior UN Officials. • Remain vigilant and alert to appropriately respond to threats against Senior UN Officials. • Assist in maintaining effective and efficient security coverage for the working office and personal residence of the Senior UN Official. • Assist in conducting close protection operations as outlined in the UN close protection policies and guidelines. • Assist the Close Protection Unit in coordinating activities with relevant parties to include the Security Units within his/her Mission and other appropriate security organizations as required. • Coordinate with local authorities during the planning and conduct of protective operations. • Contribute to pre-deployment briefings. • Operate all close protection equipment to ensure equipment readiness. • Participate in training sessions on close protection subjects to keep abreast with current tactics and techniques. • Contribute to making determination of equipment, facility and supply needs based on operational requirements. • Carry out driving duties in UNSCO AoR as per instruction of CPCO. • Perform any other duties as required.
- Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; 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. 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. • 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 the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. • Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients' point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. • Working knowledge of Hebrew and Arabic is desirable.