Hiring Organization: United Nations Dept of Safety and Security
Job Location: Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 09/10/202
Job Description
The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support, and oversight of the United Nations security management system (UNSMS) globally. As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing precious resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system programme activities through trusted security leadership and solutions.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary purpose of the position is safety and security support for humanitarian operations based in Tigray region.
The Field Security Coordination Officer will work under the direct supervision of Chief Security Adviser.
This position is for 3 duty stations (Mekele, Shire, and Adigrat). The candidates could be placed in either of the three duty stations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Master’s degree or equivalent in security management, business administration, political/social science, psychology, international relations, or a related field is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the Masters degree.
A first-level university degree may be substituted with a diploma from a police or military education institution, college or academy which is considered as equivalent to a first-level university degree.
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
Minimum 5 years (Master’s degree) or 7 years (Bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible experience in security, risk, or disaster management in the public or private service areas, such as national security, military or police, or in a corporate environment is required.
Management experience in the public or private or corporate sector is required.
Experience in UN Security Management System or similar International Organizations within security or related area is required.
International experience is desirable.
Additional training in Security Certification Program (SCP) is desirable.
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in oral and written English.
Working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
Job Location: Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 09/10/202
Job Description
The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support, and oversight of the United Nations security management system (UNSMS) globally. As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing precious resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system programme activities through trusted security leadership and solutions.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary purpose of the position is safety and security support for humanitarian operations based in Tigray region.
The Field Security Coordination Officer will work under the direct supervision of Chief Security Adviser.
This position is for 3 duty stations (Mekele, Shire, and Adigrat). The candidates could be placed in either of the three duty stations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Master’s degree or equivalent in security management, business administration, political/social science, psychology, international relations, or a related field is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the Masters degree.
A first-level university degree may be substituted with a diploma from a police or military education institution, college or academy which is considered as equivalent to a first-level university degree.
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
Minimum 5 years (Master’s degree) or 7 years (Bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible experience in security, risk, or disaster management in the public or private service areas, such as national security, military or police, or in a corporate environment is required.
Management experience in the public or private or corporate sector is required.
Experience in UN Security Management System or similar International Organizations within security or related area is required.
International experience is desirable.
Additional training in Security Certification Program (SCP) is desirable.
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in oral and written English.
Working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.