Org. Setting and Reporting
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Under
the applicable law, and in accordance with the terms of the Agreement
between the United Nations and the Royal Government of Cambodia, the
Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) has jurisdiction
to try senior leaders and those who were most responsible for the
crimes and serious violations of Cambodian penal law, international
humanitarian law and custom, and international conventions recognized by
Cambodia, during the period of the Khmer Rouge regime from 17 April
1975 to 6 January 1979.
While the ECCC is established as a national Court, the Royal
Government of Cambodia sought the technical assistance of the United
Nations in operating the court. In Resolution A/57/228 and A/57/228B,
the General Assembly approved the involvement of the United Nations and
endorsed the agreement outlining the arrangements between the two
parties. The United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials
(UNAKRT) was established in 2005 to provide on-going technical,
operational and logistical support to the Royal Government of Cambodia
in all aspect of the Court's operations
This position is located in the Security and Safety Section.
To learn more about UNAKRT, please visit our website http://www.unakrt-online.org
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Responsibilities
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Under
the overall supervision of the Deputy Director of
Administration/Coordinator, United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge
Trials (UNAKRT) and reporting on day-to-day basis to the Chief of
Security and Safety (SSS), the incumbent will be responsible for
assisting the Chief in the performance of the following duties:
• Establishing policies and procedures for the conduct of security
operations so as to ensure internal security of the premises and close
protection of international personnel;
• Monitoring the implementation of these policies and procedures;
• Issuing necessary directions to ensure these policies and procedures are observed;
• Co-ordinating the activities of the SSS with particular regard to
physical and personal security, field safety, information assurance,
internal investigations and all aspects of security guard force
management;
• Defining and managing the risk posture of the project;
• Providing authoritative and holistic security and safety advice;
• Developing well defined security risk assessments (SRA) of local
security conditions that may impact the assistance project to include
detailed and cogent analytical assessments, personal SRA’s and the
application of close protection resources for international personnel in
line with the established UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS)
methodology;
• Ensuring effective and efficient security and safety training is
provided to all international staff in line with the Country Security
Plan;
• Ensuring that the SSS is adequately supervised, governed,
resourced, trained and operationally fit for its mandated purpose,
including the provision of all necessary security induction, refresher
and specialist training programmes as required;
• Maintaining an ongoing evaluation of security, contingency and evacuation plans for UNAKRT.
In the absence of the Chief, SSS, the incumbent assumes duties of the chief on a temporary basis.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
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Competencies
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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; Ability to interact and liaise
with police and military agencies on high level; the ability to
effectively deal with stress; Good technical knowledge and skills
• Planning and 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
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and
honours commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility
within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in
compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports
subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated
assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings
and those of the work unit, where applicable.
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Education
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High School Diploma or equivalent. Technical or vocational certificate.
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Work Experience
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At
least ten (10) years of relevant progressively responsible experience
in a similar position (for candidates without university degrees). A
minimum of five (5) years relevant progressively responsible experience
for candidates with university degrees (bachelors, masters or
equivalent).
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Languages
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English,
French and Khmer are the official languages of the ECCC, for this
position, fluency in spoken and written English is essential. Knowledge
of French and /or Khmer will be an asset.
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Assessment Method
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Qualified
short-listed candidates may be requested, as part of the evaluation
process for this position, to undergo an assessment exercise which may
be followed by an invitation to a competency-based interview.
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Special Notice
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Appointment
against this position is limited to the United Nations Assistance to
the Khmer Rouge Trials (UNAKRT). The initial appointment will be for a
period of one year; an extension is subject to the extension of the
mandate of UNAKRT and/or the availability of funding.
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United Nations Considerations
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The
United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men
and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of
equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United
Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a
non-smoking environment.
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No Fee
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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.
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