Head, Field Security (Recirculation)

VACANCY REF: LB-OTR-SSS-P3-306

Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package will be offered. The successful applicant will be offered a fixed-term appointment of one year limited to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL). This appointment and any subsequent extension(s) are subject to terms of the Tribunal’s mandate and/or the availability of the funds. The Special Tribunal for Lebanon is an international inter-governmental organization with its own independent legal identity and not a UN organization. However, STL follows the UN common system for benefits and entitlements to its staff members. UN staff members may also serve on loan from their parent department/office, if selected. *Note: This is a re-circulation to widen the pool of candidates. Candidates who have previously applied for this vacancy do not need to re-apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Head of Registry, (Beirut), and with technical guidance from the Chief, Safety and Security Section (CSSS), HQ (the Hague), the incumbent will advise on all safety and security related issues and ensure that senior management is kept informed of security developments and is in a position to take appropriate action when required. The incumbent is accountable for undertaking a number of multifaceted roles which included the following duties and responsibilities: Act as the primary Focal Point for security for the STL in Lebanon. He/She will have particular responsibility for: Operational planning and supervision of all security personnel deployed in the assigned area of operations, including the coordination of the planning function across the relevant business units of the Special Tribunal and other supporting security agencies, nationally and/or internationally;

Undertake Threat/security level monitoring and analysis, including compilation of threat assessments and monitoring of security situation reports, travel advisories or other pertinent sources of security information; The planning, supervision and execution of special missions requiring security support, such as field close protection assignments, field security operations and/or security support to investigative or judicial operations; The specification of physical security requirements or other risk reduction counter-measures applying to the operational environment; Ensuring STL Beirut Office compliance with Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards (MORSS) in the field; Responsibility for ensuring overall compliance with the security management system adopted by the Tribunal; Developing and continuously reviewing all field security, emergency, evacuation, general safety, contingency and relocation plans and resources; Completion of all security related administrative requirements, such as incident, accident, investigation or situation reports and staff tracking procedures; Efficient and effective management of any allocated budgetary resources;

Establish and maintain close and successful working relationships with host country agencies, and support national or international security organizations as may be required; The training, monitoring, supervision and quality control of international and locally hired security personnel; Maintain an ongoing evaluation of air, land and sea evacuation routes and resources for use in emergencies, ensuring the availability of vehicles, aircraft, vessels, fuel supply and assessable roads; Establishment and operation of field safety communications procedures working in conjunction with other applicable business units; Maintain office security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities, issuance of identity cards, if possible background checks, and entry control; Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Registry.

COMPETENCIES:

• Professionalism - Expert knowledge in Security Management; proven ability to analyze security information reports and papers on technical issues and to make valid recommendations with respect to those reports.

• Planning and Organizing - Proven ability to plan and organize the operations of the security service. Ability to forecast staffing and other security requirements based on operational changes in the mandate of the Tribunal.

• Communication - Excellent drafting ability and communication skills, both oral and written; ability to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to key decisions and positions; proven ability to communicate complex concepts orally; ability to prepare written reports that are clear, concise and meaningful.

• Teamwork - Good interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to maintain and encourage a collaborative team environment

• Judgment/Decision Making - Good judgment and initiative, imagination and resourcefulness, energy and tact; ability to ensure an effective work structure to maximize productivity and achieve the Security goals.

• Managing Performance - Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work of others; ability to make timely decisions; Ability to coach, mentor, motivate and develop staff and encourage good performance. Demonstrated ability to empower line managers to deal effectively with performance issues.

• Building Trust – Reputation for dealing honestly and openly with issues and staff and being recognized and highly respected by peers, clients and staff is expected. Establishment and maintenance of the close working relationship with the Joint Task Force is an essential aspect of this role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Advance University degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) preferably in security management, business or public administration with strong focus on security management or in-depth experience in security management or any other graduate discipline acceptable to the Tribunal. A police or military academy degree would be seen as an asset. Documented equivalent combination of relevant experience and formal education may be considered appropriately.A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• Experience: At least 5 years (7 years with first level degree) of progressively responsible experience in security management, preferably in a police/military context, which should include a high standard of physical fitness and operation under arduous conditions, unit command and senior-level staff experience, demonstration of high level of leadership and capability of rapid decision-making (with little margin for error). Previous security management experience in an international environment highly desirable.

• Languages: Arabic, English and French are the official languages of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of other official language(s) is an asset.

How to apply:

1. ALL APPLICANTS are requested to complete a Special Tribunal Personal History Form available at the Website: http://www.stl-tsl.org

2. ALL APPLICATIONS should be submitted by the deadline via email to: stl-recruitment@un.org

It is not necessary at this stage to send copies of qualifications, previous employment contracts, entire publications, etc.

Only applicants who are under serious consideration will be contacted. The Tribunal is not in a position to respond to queries regarding information on the status of vacancies or unsolicited open applications.