Employer: UNICEF
Location: Jordan , Amman
How can you make a difference?
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Security Advisor, the Security Specialist will have a primary responsibility for leading security analysis in MENA, contributing to strategic management of regional security operations and providing guidance and assistance to country level managers and security focal points. Furthermore, the position will be responsible for supporting the Regional Security Advisor in coordinating a cohesive approach to security risk management throughout the region. Specific tasks are highlighted below:
Security Risk Management and Planning
Advise the Regional Security Adviser 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 technical security requirements contained in the UN Security Plan, Security Risk Management (SRM), Residential Security Measures (RSM), and other relevant policies, guidelines, and assessments and monitor their implementation. Provide technical oversight for contracted security providers.
Prepare, maintain, and update UNICEF security documentation including security contingency plans and provide the Regional Security Adviser, and the Office of the Security Coordinator (OSC) with mandatory reports in accordance with UNICEF security reporting guidelines. This includes the monitoring/reporting on security compliance and the submission of all Security Incident Reports (SIRs).
Security Networking and Partnership Building
Under the coordination of the Regional Security Advisor, establish contact and maintain networks with all UNSMS/NGOs security advisors, research organizations (think tanks), humanitarian, developmental and security research institutions and relevant local authorities as appropriate.
Under the coordination of the Regional Security Advisor, and relevant Country Representative, provide advice and support to I/NGOs, Consultants or Organizations working as UNICEF implementing partners, in coordination with UNDSS, and using the SLT policies as a framework.
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 an advocate for every child you will have…
Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Security Risk Management, International Relations, Political Science, Conflict Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Diplomatic Studies, Conflict and Security, Counter Terrorism, or another relevant technical field. A university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A first-level university degree in a relevant field combined with seven years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience in global security risk management and/or security analysis is required. Demonstrated international security management experience and understanding of the United Nations Security Management System is highly desirable.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
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Location: Jordan , Amman
How can you make a difference?
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Security Advisor, the Security Specialist will have a primary responsibility for leading security analysis in MENA, contributing to strategic management of regional security operations and providing guidance and assistance to country level managers and security focal points. Furthermore, the position will be responsible for supporting the Regional Security Advisor in coordinating a cohesive approach to security risk management throughout the region. Specific tasks are highlighted below:
Security Analysis and Reporting
Under the supervision of the Regional Security Advisor, the position will plan, develop, and coordinate procedures and modalities relevant to the collection, collation, and analysis of security information in support of the UNICEF operations.
Monitor situations and events in the Region and gather and analyze information with the aim of identifying emerging trends and providing early warning of any potential situation that may affect the safety and security of UNICEF staff, premises and assets throughout the Region and that may also impact programme delivery.
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.
Advise the Regional Security Advisor on steps needed regarding multi-country or regional geo-security environment and key political dynamics that have the potential to impact on programme delivery.
Under the supervision of the Regional Security Advisor, the position will plan, develop, and coordinate procedures and modalities relevant to the collection, collation, and analysis of security information in support of the UNICEF operations.
Monitor situations and events in the Region and gather and analyze information with the aim of identifying emerging trends and providing early warning of any potential situation that may affect the safety and security of UNICEF staff, premises and assets throughout the Region and that may also impact programme delivery.
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.
Advise the Regional Security Advisor on steps needed regarding multi-country or regional geo-security environment and key political dynamics that have the potential to impact on programme delivery.
Security Risk Management and Planning
Advise the Regional Security Adviser 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 technical security requirements contained in the UN Security Plan, Security Risk Management (SRM), Residential Security Measures (RSM), and other relevant policies, guidelines, and assessments and monitor their implementation. Provide technical oversight for contracted security providers.
Prepare, maintain, and update UNICEF security documentation including security contingency plans and provide the Regional Security Adviser, and the Office of the Security Coordinator (OSC) with mandatory reports in accordance with UNICEF security reporting guidelines. This includes the monitoring/reporting on security compliance and the submission of all Security Incident Reports (SIRs).
Security Networking and Partnership Building
Under the coordination of the Regional Security Advisor, establish contact and maintain networks with all UNSMS/NGOs security advisors, research organizations (think tanks), humanitarian, developmental and security research institutions and relevant local authorities as appropriate.
Under the coordination of the Regional Security Advisor, and relevant Country Representative, provide advice and support to I/NGOs, Consultants or Organizations working as UNICEF implementing partners, in coordination with UNDSS, and using the SLT policies as a framework.
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 an advocate for every child you will have…
Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Security Risk Management, International Relations, Political Science, Conflict Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Diplomatic Studies, Conflict and Security, Counter Terrorism, or another relevant technical field. A university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A first-level university degree in a relevant field combined with seven years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience in global security risk management and/or security analysis is required. Demonstrated international security management experience and understanding of the United Nations Security Management System is highly desirable.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
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