Overview
Provides substantive inputs in forecasting the evolving security environment and UN's security and operational responses. Supports the development of risk management strategies and planning using situational awareness and critical thinking.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides substantive inputs in forecasting the evolving security environment and the UN’s security and operational responses.
- Supports the development of risk management strategies and drives planning.
- Prepares, reviews, implements, and supports security planning, security risk management documents and risk management-based security solutions.
- Advises on, and supports, the inclusion of security in all stages of United Nations activities and programmes.
- Supports the management of security-related projects.
- Monitors and contributes to activities that relate to the implementation and evaluation of preparedness and compliance.
- Enhances communication and trust through active collaboration, consultation and exchanges with agencies, funds, and programmes and other stakeholders.
- Collaborates closely with peers and colleagues, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, and Host Government representatives.
- Strengthens awareness and capacity of relevant personnel by supporting the development, updates and delivery of contextually relevant security training and advice.
- Conducts security surveys and assessments.
- Supports organizational resilience and contingency planning, crisis decision-making, and the development of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Provides support to establishing and maintaining a functioning Security Communication System.
- Supports budget, finance and logistical planning for the security office and participates in relevant United Nations administration, finance, and logistics forums.
- Manages performance of security personnel under his/her supervision.
- Actively implements departmental approaches to mainstreaming gender, diversity and inclusion into all aspects of the work.
- Performs other functions as directed.
Required Experience
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. 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, and information management to advance decisions, strategies and execution is desirable.
Qualifications
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.
