CLOSE PROTECTION OFFICER, FS4

Overview

Conducts close protection operations for Senior UN Officials, remaining vigilant and implementing mitigating measures to preserve their security and safety.

Tasks Summary

• Conducts close protection operations for Senior UN Officials.
• Remains within the proximity of the Senior UN Officials at all times and implements mitigating measures to preserve his/her security and safety.
• Remains vigilant and alert at all times due to potential threats to the Senior UN Official.
• Maintains an effective and efficient security coverage for the office and personal residence of the Senior UN Official.
• Conducts close protection operations in accordance with UNDSS Manual of Guidance and policies on close protection operations.
• Coordinates activities with relevant parties and interlocutors including other appropriate security organizations as required.
• Co-ordinates with local authorities during close protection operations.
• Conducts advance work and implement pre-established security arrangements.
• Contributes to pre-deployment briefings.
• Operates all close protection equipment and logistics to ensure its operational readiness.
• Assists in training sessions on close protection matters to keep abreast with current tactics and techniques.
• When necessary, supervises the Close Protection Unit drivers and Local Security Assistants in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Experience Requirements

• At least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in close protection with a national, private, or international security organization is required.
• At least one (1) year experience and exposure at the international level in a conflict or a high-risk duty station is required.
• Knowledge of Close Protection operations in a high-risk environment is required.
• Experience in close protection of one or more principals, static and mobile protection, close protection command post operations, close protection response techniques, and conduct of close protection training is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate.
• Successful completion of the UNDSS Emergency Trauma Bag certification is desirable.
• Relevant training in the UNDSS "Revised" Close Protection Officers Course (RCPOC) or Close Protection Officers Course (CPOC) valid certification is required.
• Completion of an international, national, or commercial close protection training is desirable.
• Equivalent paramedical or emergency medical training is desirable.

Other Details

Languages Required: English and French are required.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: This position is temporarily available until 30 June 2026.

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