Mar 27, 2025

Field Security Advisor - Gaza

Hiring organization: UNOPS
Job Location: Gaza
Vacancy codeVA/2025/B5106/29552
LevelICS-10
Department/officeMR, JRSCO, Jerusalem
Duty stationGaza
Contract typeTemporary Appointment
Contract levelTA - P3
Duration6 months with possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability
Application period19-Jan-2025 to 01-Apr-2025

Education/Experience/Language requirements

a. Education
Advanced university degree preferably in social or political science, law, public administration, business management or security management is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with an additional 7 years' relevant experience at the international level OR
Technical/Professional Diploma in combination with an additional 6 years of relevant, international and national experience OR
A Secondary Diploma in combination with an 11 years’ of relevant, international and national experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

b. Work Experience
At least 5 years of relevant experience in international security management or similar positions in which 2 years of experience in a senior command or leadership role is required.
Previous experience in UN Missions, International Peacekeeping or Emergency Missions is required.
Previous international experience in a very high/high risk environment is required including as Convoy Leader and Mission Commander for high risk field missions.
Excellent skills in computer skills, including google suite, is required.
Demonstrated experience in humanitarian operations, particularly in high-risk or conflict-affected areas, is strongly preferred.
Direct experience with the United Nations Security Management System is a strong advantage;
Experience in the ME region' as desirable
Previous international experience in liaising with local authority/ de-facto Authority in complex environments is an asset.
Ability to produce Standing Operating Procedures/Security Risk Assessments/Security Plans in accordance with UNDSS methodology is an asset;


c. Language Requirements
English fluency in writing, spoken and reading- requirement
Arabic fluency in writing, spoken and reading- desirable

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