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Issued by
OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine
Vacancy number
VNSMUG00629
Vacancy type
Local Contracted
Field of expertise
Security
Grade
G5
Number of posts
1
Duty station
Dnipro
Date of issue
2 October 2017
Deadline for application
23 October 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Vacancy Number   VNSMUG00629
     
Job Title   Security Assistant
     
Organization Name   OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine
     
Background    
     
   

The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine is looking for highly qualified, motivated and experienced Ukrainian professionals for the position of Security Assistant in Dnipro. The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization.

 

NOTE: Initial duration of appointment/assignment for this post is until 31 March 2018, subject to a subsequent OSCE Permanent Council Decision to extend the mandate of the Mission. Confirmation of post grade is pending completion of classification review.

 

All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online, using the OSCE online application link http://www.osce.org/employment/.

 

Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered.

 

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, please see http://www.osce.org/ukraine-smm.

 

     
Tasks and Responsibilities    
     
   

Under the direct supervision of the Security Officer, the Security Assistant is responsible for the following tasks:

 

1. Checks incoming correspondence, reports important information to the Security Officer for clarification responds as requested and ensures work condition of office equipment is proper for receiving/sending data;

2. Assess the urgency of incoming reports/mail/fax and, as required checks with the Security Officer for clarification/confirmation and informs the Chief of Mission Security and Head of Operations Unit through the Security Officer;

3. Maintains the working condition of all the communication and IT equipment in the Security Communication Desk;

4. Monitors movement of all Mission members and Mission vehicles travelling within and in the closest vicinity of area of responsibility by using all means of communication available in 24 Hours Duty Room. If no radio/telephone link available with Mission members, immediately reports to the Security Officer to provide necessary steps in contacting the patrol;

5. Ensures that communication checks with the Duty Room, the Head Office and Field Offices are carried out as scheduled;

6. Assists in all arrangements related to the emergency evacuation (medical, planned, disaster) of the Mission members from the point of receipt of notification up to delivery of the Mission member to safe place;

7. Drafts security reports as instructed by the Security Officer;

8. Prepares daily reports covering all details affecting the security situation of all area/sites of responsibility. The report is produced in a written form in English language and is presented at the end of the shift to the Security Officer;

9. Maintains written record Log book on any significant radio or telephone messages passed or received; ensures messages are passed to the Security Officer for further consideration;

10. Performs other related duties;

     
Necessary Qualifications    
     
   
  • Citizenship of Ukraine;
  • Completion of secondary education supplemented by formal studies or further certified courses in the field of communication or security;
  • Four years’ experience in security work;
  • Professional fluency in the English, Ukrainian and Russian languages, both oral and written;
  • Ability to operate windows applications, including word processing and e-mail;
  • Ability to adjust to a broad range of new tasks in a complex administrational environment in a short timeframe;
  • Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure; proven resilience to high stress environments;
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
  • Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.

 

Assignments are subject to successfully meeting the medical standards set out by the OSCE. Medical documentation will be requested for all candidates who successfully pass through the final interview stage and documentation will be further assessed by OSCE/SMM Medical Officers.  

     
Remuneration Package    
     
    Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is 988.00 Euro/month. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna health insurance scheme and Provident Fund. Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale.
     
How To Apply    
     
   

For more details please visit the OSCE website employment section at http://www.osce.org/employment/. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online, using the OSCE online application link.

 

Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered.

 

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds.

 

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.

 

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