Responsibilities

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 the readiness of all technical equipment within the Fire and Safety Unit, and 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 such as web pages or brochures.
• Performs all other related duties, as required.

Qualifications

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 is required. Must have passed the United Nations Security Officer Test (SOT). 
• A Certification in technical fire protection, rescue operations, and 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 with 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 areas 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.

How To Apply

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Apply before or on Feb 6, 2024