Org. Setting and Reporting

The temporary position is located within the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). Pursuant to Security Council resolution 2793 (2025), UNSOH has been mandated to provide support; primarily to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), the Haitian National Police (HNP), and the Haitian Armed Forces in the context of any joint operations with the GSF. Additionally, UNSOH is tasked with delivering technical assistance to the Organization of American States (OAS). The incumbent assists with drafts and updates security contingency plans for a security unit; Monitors air, land and sea emergency evacuation capability; Conducts routine physical security inspections of facilities; Contributes to the identification of gaps in existing capability; Assists in planning of protective services and other activities, as necessary. The temporary position is based in Port-au-Prince and is located in the ID Unit of the Safety and Security Section. The incumbent will report to Chief Security Adviser and/or his designate.

Responsibilities

The Security Officer (Pass and ID), FS-4 will perform the following tasks: • Assists the PSA/CSO/Security Coordination Officers in the supervision of a Security Unit, as assigned; • Manage and oversee the processing of applications for UN identification cards, access badges, and temporary passes for staff members, dependents, consultants, contractors, and visitors. • Verify identity, eligibility, and supporting documentation in accordance with UN rules, regulations, and UNDSS policies. • Issue, renew, replace, suspend, cancel, and retrieve UN IDs and access passes as required. • Ensure immediate deactivation of access credentials for separated, transferred, or unauthorized personnel. • Enforce UN access control policies and ensure full compliance with UNDSS security standards. • Identify, prevent, and report misuse, loss, forgery, or fraud related to UN identification documents. • Coordinate closely with SOC/RSOC, Guard Force Supervisors, and Security Operations on access control matters and incidents. • Support and contribute to investigations related to access control breaches or ID misuse. • Oversee the maintenance of accurate electronic and physical records of all issued IDs and passes. • Operate and supervise the use of Pass and ID management systems and related databases. • Ensure confidentiality and protection of personal and sensitive data in line with UN data protection and information security policies. • Prepare and submit routine and ad hoc analytical reports on ID issuance, access levels, trends, and compliance. • Provide technical guidance and support to junior staff assigned to the Pass and ID Card Unit. • Liaise with UN agencies, funds, programmes, and implementing partners on ID and access-related matters. • Advise management on access control risks, mitigation measures, and procedural improvements. • Support emergency access control arrangements during security incidents, evacuations, or heightened security phases • Maintain oversight of inventories related to ID cards, consumables, and specialized equipment. • Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of SOPs, guidelines, and contingency plans related to Pass and ID operations. • Acts as Duty Officer within the Security Section, if needed; • Perform other security-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies

Professionalism: Effective implementation of a security system capable to enable the conduct of United Nations activities while ensuring the safety, security and well-being of personnel and the security of United Nations and assets. Knowledge of UN directives and procedures; Security Policy Manual; Security Risk Management Model and any other relevant security policy. Apply guidelines to problems and supervisor provides direction where guidelines do not apply specifically. Shows pride in work and achievements; 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

Certificate Information Technology is required. UNDSS Security Certification Programme (SCP) is required. Successful completion of recognized security, military, or police training is required. A university degree or advanced training in security management or a related field is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the military, police, security management or analysis with a military, police or international security management organization is required, including at least two years’ experience, exposure at the international level and 1 year in high risk and/or post conflict environment. 3 years of experience in the United Nations system is required.

Languages

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This temporary job opening is being advertised for advance planning purposes pending formal approval of the relevant funding and staffing structures. An appointment may be terminated, or post level adjusted in accordance with the Staff Rules for such reasons as abolition of post or reduction of staff or committee funding approvals, for example in the event that the funding for the post is not approved or the mandate of the mission is not extended. The selected candidate will be expected to temporarily deploy until 30 June 2026. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.