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Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Safety and Security Coordination Service (SSCS) the incumbent has the following duties:
* plans, organizes and oversees the management of the Safety and Security Coordination Service (SSCS) in providing for the physical safety of all staff and visitors to WIPO premises, information and assets; including the WIPO Coordination Offices;
* plans and manages the effective provision of fire and general safety emergency procedures, provides training for, and supervision of, all emergency responses including initial response for first aid, fire, evacuation and premises wardens; is responsible for the operational performance of all security and safety systems and procedures including fire detection, fire sprinkler, and fire suppression equipment;
* ensures the management and performance of the SSCS operational control center concerning all systems connected to safety and its satellite receptions, and the provision of safety and security awareness briefings and training. Is on call 24-hours a day when emergencies may arise and replaces both the Head and Deputy Head of Service during their absence as required;
* assists in the management and supervision of all SSCS specialist operations including conference security, risk management, VIP close protection and preliminary administrative inquiries into work place related safety incidents when required;
* supervises the out-sourced guard contractual arrangements including function, terms of reference, performance and quality control when required;
* assists in the preparation of standard operating procedures (SOP), security risk assessments and emergency planning of both Headquarter and Coordination Bureau locations.
Organizational Design, Workforce Planning and Resourcing Section, WIPO
34, chemin des Colombettes, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland |
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Bachelors Degree (Law, International Relations, Political/Social Sciences, Business Administration or Safety and Security Management)
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10 years + |
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French : Speak / Write Fluently
English : Speak / Write Fluently
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120`000 - 160`000 (Annual salary) CHF |
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Geneva |
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- University Degree preferably in Law, International Relations, Political/Social Sciences, Business Administration or Safety and Security Management or equivalent qualification such as officer training for police, fire academy, or military degree/diploma. Professional security management training from a recognized law enforcement, military, or fire agency, DSS, or other competent body, advanced first aid, fire safety and emergency rescue, knowledge of NRBC Swiss standards or other relevant European standards, physical security standards. Interviewing skills and fire related or safety in the work place inquiries would be an advantage; and
- At least six years of direct supervision experience in safety and security as principal duties ideally in the UN Security Management System, police, military, or fire services environment. Proven hands-on experience and training of fire and safety management and of managing security for conferences and special events; and
- Excellent writing skills in either English or French, and a very good working knowledge of the other language. Any other knowledge of an official UN language would be considered an asset.
In addition the following competencies are required:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the UN Security Management System and UN security policies, procedures and practices. Comprehensive knowledge and training of fire safety and buildings risk management including Swiss and European fire safety standards. Crisis management proficiency. Familiarity with all forms of security screening equipment (e.g. humans, explosives, TCSM). Work experience in a UN-HMOSS physical security upgrade project would be an asset.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Very good interpersonal skills, ability to establish and maintain excellent working relations.
* Ability to make sound decisions in emergencies or when rapid responses are required.
* Ability to plan, organize and implement work assignments, and to identify priority activities and adjust priorities as required. |
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The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is dedicated to developing a balanced and accessible international intellectual property (IP) system, which rewards creativity, stimulates innovation and contributes to economic development while safeguarding the public interest. |
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WIPO
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