Sample cover letter for Full Time position at United Nations

I refer to the advert Job Code: 33885 for the post of Security Manager FS4, available in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, and I hereby express my interest in the job. I am a graduate in Public Administration, Bachelor of Arts and a Diploma in Law. I am a professional Police Officer, trained in security crisis management; national security protection techniques; anti-terrorism course; explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) course; crime intelligence analysis; criminal investigations and MS computer applications;Police management procedures and practices, convoy management, VIP protection, emergency first aid (CPR); fire prevention; managing security; guarding, patrolling, access control, surveying, security threat analysis, inspection and protection of facilities; security procedures for staff and assets on transit; settling staff conflicts; using technical equipments like VHF/HF radios, CCTV cameras and automated alarms, fire extinguishers, fire arms handling, interviewing and report writing.

I have vast experience in: developing security systems for staff tracking, warden and evacuation systems; managing emergency telecommunications systems; crisis and hostage incident management; conducting briefings of officers regarding schedules, events, possible security threats and operational plans; drafting security plans to protect large government premises; drafting incident reports and security appraisal reports; working in insecure and volatile environments; fully certified by UNDSS Security Certification Programme (SCP); over ten years experience in the Police management; one year experience and exposure as UNPOL at the international level in UNMIT; over 10 years of experience in security operations centres at national Police HQ; knowledgeable of the UN security management system;with a police training and experience and vast experience in contingency planning.

Effective listening and communication is the axis I have lived with in my entire life and I shall bring to this position a good practice of actively collaborating / liaising with the military, intelligence, and all the other stake holders in managing security. My attitude will always be at the forefront in ensuring an environment that promotes teamwork, human rights, multi-diversity and gender sensitivity. I have no doubt that you will find me a worthwhile employee. In case of any clarification, I can be contacted through Tel: +256-778-682-522. My resume is duly attached for your information.