Deputy Security Adviser, P3

Overview

The Deputy Security Adviser will report to the Security Adviser and serve as Adviser to the Designated Official and/or Head of Mission on all security risk management matters, security policy and procedures. The role provides substantive inputs in forecasting the evolving security environment and the UN’s security and operational responses.

Tasks Summary

Serve as Adviser to the Designated Official and/or Head of Mission on all security risk management matters, security policy and procedures.
Provide substantive inputs in the forecasting of the evolving security environment and the UN’s security and operational responses.
Support the development of risk management strategies and drives planning.
Prepare, review, implement, and support security planning, security risk management documents and risk management-based security solutions.
Advise on, and support, the inclusion of security in all stages of United Nations activities and programmes.
Support the management of security-related projects.
Monitor and contribute to activities that relate to the implementation and evaluation of preparedness and compliance.
Enhance communication and trust through active collaboration, consultation and exchanges with agencies, funds, and programmes and other stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with peers and colleagues, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, and Host Government representatives.
Strengthen awareness and capacity of relevant personnel by supporting the development, updates and delivery of contextually relevant security training and advice.
Conduct security surveys and assessments.
Support organizational resilience and contingency planning, crisis decision-making, and the development of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Provide support to establishing and maintaining a functioning Security Communication System.
Support budget, finance and logistical planning for the security office.
Actively implement departmental approaches to mainstreaming gender, diversity and inclusion.
Undertake travels to MCO countries to provide support the teams, and support the Designated Official and Security Management Team at these duty stations.
Perform other functions as directed.

Experience Requirements

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in international relations, disarmament affairs, conflict resolution, crime or terrorism prevention, security, risk or disaster or emergency management and preparedness in the public or private sector areas responsible for responding to emergency situations that directly impact security is required. Experience in planning, design, implementation, or review of risk mitigation measures related to operations impacted by insecurity is desirable. One (1) year of experience in field operations is desirable. One (1) year of international experience is desirable. Specialized experience in such areas as security programmes, risk assessments, or analysis is desirable. Experience in using applied analytics, business intelligence, information management to advance decisions, strategies and execution is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, political/social science, psychology, criminal justice, law, international relations, security management or a related field is required. A relevant first-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A first-level university degree may be substituted with a diploma from a police or military education institution, college or academy obtained over a minimum of a three-year period.