Employer: UNICEF
Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
How can you make a difference?
The Security Specialist reports to the Representative and maintains a technical reporting and communication line with the Regional Security Advisor.
The Security Specialist is responsible for advising the Representative on his/her security duties and responsibilities in accordance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems.
On behalf of the Representative, she/he manages security activities and provides independent security advice in support of UNICEF operations within country.
Monitor the security situation within the country and provide the Representatives, Regional Security Adviser (RSA) with analysis of emerging security threats to UNICEF personnel and eligible family members, premises and assets.
The Security Specialist will perform the following functions:
1- Security Risk Management and Planning
Advise the Representative in the execution of his/her duties with regards to the safety and security of UNICEF personnel and eligible family members, premises, and in accordance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems. Attend as an observer, all SMT/ASMT meetings, assist the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) as appropriate and participate as a member of the security coordination cell established by UNDSS.
Provide advice on and manage technical security requirements contained in the UN Security Plan, Security Risk Management Measures (SRM-M) / Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS), Residential Security Measures (RSM), and other relevant policies, guidelines, and assessments and monitor their implementation.
Oversee, guide and assess all UNICEF security personnel in the country. Provide technical oversight for contracted security providers.
Prepare, maintain, and update UNICEF security documentation including security plans and provide the Representative, and the Regional Security Advisor with mandatory reports in accordance with UNICEF security reporting guidelines and procedures. This includes the monitoring/reporting on security compliance and the submission of all Security Incident Reports (SIRs)
2- Safety and Security Services
Monitor the security situation and provide independent and comprehensive analysis with the goal of identifying trends and predicting the specific conditions that would impact on the safety and security of UNICEF personnel and eligible family members, premises, assets and resources.
Supervise, evaluate, and review security activities in support of UNICEF operations and participate, coordinate and/or undertake security risk management for all locations where UNICEF personnel and eligible family members are present.
Ensure that UNICEF personnel are kept informed of matters affecting their safety and security and the actions to take in the event of an emergency including those identified in the UN Security Plan as it relates to UNICEF.
Oversee the establishment of an effective and functioning communications system for security management within UNICEF that is fully integrated into the UN Emergency Communications System.
Coordinate with UNDSS to ensure all UNICEF personnel undertake all mandatory security training/briefings and participate in all security related contingency exercises. Plan and lead security surveys of international personnel residences in accordance with the Residential Security Measures (RSM).
3- Programmatic Security Information Analysis
Provide analysis in order to understand regional level dynamics, particularly when addressing issues of terrorism, inter-tribal conflict and population movements.
Ensure the analysis addresses environmental, socio-economic and political factors that make geographical areas difficult to access and have an impact on the delivery of UNICEF programmes, particularly in areas deemed security compromised.
Work closely with the UNICEF programme and communication personnel in country to integrate all relevant analysis into the planning and implementation of all country programmes.
4- Security Networking and Partnership Building
Establish contact and maintain networks with all UNSMS/NGOs security advisors and relevant local authorities as appropriate.
Ensure that security collaboration with NGOs working as UNICEF implementing partners is undertaken, in coordination with UNDSS, and using the SLT policies as a framework.
5- Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Introduce technological innovations and approaches to security procedures and systems.
Institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.
Organize, plan and/or implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders on security related preparedness and operations.
To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…
An Advanced University Degree in a discipline related to Security Risk Management, International Relations, Conflict Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Diplomatic Studies, Conflict and Security or Counter Terrorism. Substantial relevant qualifying experience and training may be considered in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A minimum of five years of experience in security risk management in an international context. Demonstrated international security management experience and understanding of the United Nations Security Management System is highly desirable.
Fluency in French and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The technical competencies required for this post are:
Coping with Pressure and Setbacks (III)
Analyzing (III)
Applying technical expertise (III)
Relating and networking (II)
Deciding and Initiating action (II)
Formulating Strategies and Concepts (II)
View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
APPLY
Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
How can you make a difference?
The Security Specialist reports to the Representative and maintains a technical reporting and communication line with the Regional Security Advisor.
The Security Specialist is responsible for advising the Representative on his/her security duties and responsibilities in accordance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems.
On behalf of the Representative, she/he manages security activities and provides independent security advice in support of UNICEF operations within country.
Monitor the security situation within the country and provide the Representatives, Regional Security Adviser (RSA) with analysis of emerging security threats to UNICEF personnel and eligible family members, premises and assets.
The Security Specialist will perform the following functions:
1- Security Risk Management and Planning
Advise the Representative in the execution of his/her duties with regards to the safety and security of UNICEF personnel and eligible family members, premises, and in accordance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems. Attend as an observer, all SMT/ASMT meetings, assist the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) as appropriate and participate as a member of the security coordination cell established by UNDSS.
Provide advice on and manage technical security requirements contained in the UN Security Plan, Security Risk Management Measures (SRM-M) / Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS), Residential Security Measures (RSM), and other relevant policies, guidelines, and assessments and monitor their implementation.
Oversee, guide and assess all UNICEF security personnel in the country. Provide technical oversight for contracted security providers.
Prepare, maintain, and update UNICEF security documentation including security plans and provide the Representative, and the Regional Security Advisor with mandatory reports in accordance with UNICEF security reporting guidelines and procedures. This includes the monitoring/reporting on security compliance and the submission of all Security Incident Reports (SIRs)
2- Safety and Security Services
Monitor the security situation and provide independent and comprehensive analysis with the goal of identifying trends and predicting the specific conditions that would impact on the safety and security of UNICEF personnel and eligible family members, premises, assets and resources.
Supervise, evaluate, and review security activities in support of UNICEF operations and participate, coordinate and/or undertake security risk management for all locations where UNICEF personnel and eligible family members are present.
Ensure that UNICEF personnel are kept informed of matters affecting their safety and security and the actions to take in the event of an emergency including those identified in the UN Security Plan as it relates to UNICEF.
Oversee the establishment of an effective and functioning communications system for security management within UNICEF that is fully integrated into the UN Emergency Communications System.
Coordinate with UNDSS to ensure all UNICEF personnel undertake all mandatory security training/briefings and participate in all security related contingency exercises. Plan and lead security surveys of international personnel residences in accordance with the Residential Security Measures (RSM).
3- Programmatic Security Information Analysis
Provide analysis in order to understand regional level dynamics, particularly when addressing issues of terrorism, inter-tribal conflict and population movements.
Ensure the analysis addresses environmental, socio-economic and political factors that make geographical areas difficult to access and have an impact on the delivery of UNICEF programmes, particularly in areas deemed security compromised.
Work closely with the UNICEF programme and communication personnel in country to integrate all relevant analysis into the planning and implementation of all country programmes.
4- Security Networking and Partnership Building
Establish contact and maintain networks with all UNSMS/NGOs security advisors and relevant local authorities as appropriate.
Ensure that security collaboration with NGOs working as UNICEF implementing partners is undertaken, in coordination with UNDSS, and using the SLT policies as a framework.
5- Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Introduce technological innovations and approaches to security procedures and systems.
Institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.
Organize, plan and/or implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders on security related preparedness and operations.
To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…
An Advanced University Degree in a discipline related to Security Risk Management, International Relations, Conflict Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Diplomatic Studies, Conflict and Security or Counter Terrorism. Substantial relevant qualifying experience and training may be considered in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A minimum of five years of experience in security risk management in an international context. Demonstrated international security management experience and understanding of the United Nations Security Management System is highly desirable.
Fluency in French and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The technical competencies required for this post are:
Coping with Pressure and Setbacks (III)
Analyzing (III)
Applying technical expertise (III)
Relating and networking (II)
Deciding and Initiating action (II)
Formulating Strategies and Concepts (II)
View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
APPLY