United Nations and regional organizations; provides administrative and other support services to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat); provides joint and common services to other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya, as applicable; and manages and implements the programmes of administration, conference services and public information and provides security and safety services for United Nations staff and facilities in the United Nations Office at Nairobi.

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

Requirements

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of United Nations Security policies, procedures and practices; Demonstrates sound judgment in applying United Nations Security policies, procedures and practices and in applying technical expertise to resolve a range of protection issues/problems; Ability to lead and motivate officers under command as well as manage and evaluate performance of officers under command; Demonstrated decision-making capacity; Shows pride in work and in achievements; Ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations; Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
• TEAMWORK:  Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; Is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

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 required. Must have passed the United Nations Security Officer Test (SOT).
• A Certification in technical fire protection, rescue operations, 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 who possess 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 area 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.