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UN CORE VALUES: INTEGRITY, PROFESSIONALISM, RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
(Internal/External)
The United Nations and African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) is seeking qualified
candidates for the following position:
Before the submission of your application, please refer to the Qualifications and
Experiences and Competencies sections below, and ensure that you have met the minimum
requirements as mentioned.
VA No.:
UNAMID-KRT-11-01
Post Title:
Security Assistant(Two Posts)
Duties and responsibilities:
VA Date:
27/02/2011
Grade:
GL-4
Application Deadline:
12/03/2011
Duty Stations:
Khartoum
Under the supervision of the Section Chief or his/her designate, the incumbent will be
responsible for, but not limited to, the following functions:
• Responsible for a wide range of duties related to the unit assigned, such as Pass & ID
Unit, Tracking Unit, Investigations Unit, Policy and Plans Unit and Field Operations.
• Supervise national security staff in the respective Unit under his/her commands.
• Requisite, collect and distribute the office supplies for the smooth functioning as per
the Unit’s need.
• Ensure all incoming and outgoing correspondences from the respective Unit are
logged and filed accordingly.
• Assist in liaison duties as applicable with the local police, military, local
administration etc.
• Maintain updated list of all equipments in the section assigned as applicable.
• Assist in training of national security guards.
• Act as in-house translator for the respective Unit.
• Prepare and monitors the Units leave for national staff.
• Provide inputs for the performance evaluation of the shift supervisors, and security
guards.
• Serve as designated time and attendance reporting focal point for the Unit.
• Maintain liaison with other units/sections to ensure smooth working relationship.
• Ensure all equipment assigned to the Unit is serviceable and functioning effectively.
• Act as focal point for the purchase of any specialized equipment requested by the
respective unit.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
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Qualifications and Experience:
• Academic Background: Completion of high school education. Training in selfdefense
and security techniques. Training in management/business administration,
technical and communications skills is an asset.
• Relevant working experience: A minimum of 4 years working experience with a
Police or Military Service. UN or International NGO security experience is an asset.
• Necessary skills: Must be physically and mentally fit and willingness to work extra
hours. A high sense of confidentially is required. Possess the ability to prepare and
submit reports as required by the Unit.
• Language: Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English; and Fluency in
Arabic. Knowledge of other languages spoken in the region applied is an asset.
Competencies:
• Professionalism – Good knowledge of security issues specially in building security
and access control. Knowledge of UN procedures on access control and other
security procedures is an asset.
• Managing – Ability to manage, supervise, coach and develop a team.
• Teamwork –Ability to facilitate teamwork for the benefit of the organization with
very good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and to maintain effective
partnerships in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment.
• Client Orientation - Courteous and tactful with the ability to work with people of
different backgrounds and respect for diversity.
• Planning and Organization: - Ability to prioritize activities, monitor and adjust
plans to meet changing requirements and uses time effectively.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing,
ability to provide information clearly both orally and in writing.
• Technology Awareness – Possess required skills in the use of computers
programmes (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Power Point) and knowledge in the use of fax
machine, digital scanner, etc.
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WARNING TO APPLICANTS:
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE
RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING,
PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES
NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit their applications together with The United Nations Personal History form
(P-11) or CV, a copy of own Birth Certificate, Sudanese Resident Certificate, national passport Secondary and/or
University Diploma and three references from previous employers by ONE of the following methods: (All
Applicants MUST indicate the VA No., Post Title and the Preferred Duty Station of which they are applying,
on the Subject line [by email] or on the Envelope [by Mail/by Hand].) e.g. UNAMID-KRT-11-01
By e-mail: All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by e-mail: Khartoum: UNAMIDVA-KRT@un.org;.
By Hand: Deliver to: the UNAMID Regional Offices in:, Khartoum
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the Qualifications and Experience and Competencies sections above and make
sure that you are eligible to apply.
In line with the UN policy on gender balance, female candidates are encouraged to apply
POSITIONS OPEN FOR SUDANESE NATIONALS ONLY.
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