United Nations Office at Nairobi
About the Opportunity
Position Title: Security Lieutenant
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Date Posted : Jan 8, 2024
Deadline : Feb 6, 2024
About the United Nations Office at Nairobi:
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN Headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) globally, as well as the global Resident Coordinator System and other UN offices in Kenya, by providing Administrative, conference, Security and information services (www.unon.org).
Position Overview:
The post advertised is located in the Department of Security and Safety Service (DSS) at the Nairobi duty station.
The United Nations Security and Safety Service (SSS) is responsible for providing security to delegates, staff, visiting dignitaries and other visitors.
Your Role Will Include (not limited to):
Under the overall command of the Chief of Service, the Security Lieutenant-Fire is required to perform fire security functions and reports directly to the Security Inspector or supervising officer.
Within delegated authority, the Security Lieutenant (Fire) will be responsible for the following duties:
- Conduct daily briefings and assign fire officers to various functions or posts; Supervise fire officers on duty to ensure they discharge their functions appropriately.
- Carry out regular physical inspections of installations on the complex for irregularities; Ensure weekly checks on all fire equipment to ensure they are operational and warning signs are displayed in designated areas.
- Lead and supervise a team of fire officers in case of an outbreak and/or other emergencies; brief Officers under command of possible fire-safety threats and related operational plans.
- Assist in the training and evaluation of Fire Officers, Building Marshals, and Floor Wardens.
- Ensure state of readiness of all technical equipment within the Fire and Safety Unit, report shortcomings to the Chief.
- Oversee general maintenance of the fire engine, including minor repairs; Make recommendations to the Chief/Deputy Chief on operational matters and assist in the preparation of fire-safety plans and response procedures.
- Train Officers in fire prevention and fighting techniques, counsel, coach and guide them; Conduct fire and emergency evacuation drills with staff members.
- Provide periodical training for Fire Marshals and Wardens; Prepare written reports of all unusual incidents and Make recommendations on basic security and fire safety operations.
- Prepares and reviews incident reports of the Unit; guarantees that all incidents and complaints reported are effectively addressed.
- Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
- Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
- Performs all other related duties, as required.
Do You Fulfill the Fundamental Requirements?
Education:
- Completion of secondary education/ high school diploma is required.
- Additional security or military training is required. Training in a recognized fire and safety institution required. Must have passed the United Nations Security Officer Test (SOT).
- A Certification in technical fire protection, rescue operations, hazardous materials (basic) is required.
Work Experience:
- Seven years of experience in all areas of the security operation within the UN or similar international organization security service, including fire prevention and suppression, hazardous material response, physical security, personal protection, strategic and operational planning, investigation, emergency medical and video imaging badge systems and methods of instruction or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced by two years for candidates who possess a first level University degree.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in public fire service in a supervisory role is required.
- Substantive experience in supervisory responsibility of fire services in a public fire service management in a supervisory role is desirable.
- One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
NOTE “Fluency equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and ” Knowledge of equals a rating of’ confident” in two of the four areas.
Submitting Your Application:
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No Fee
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