CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER, P4

Overview

The Chief Security Officer (P4) is responsible for overseeing security and safety operations at ECLAC headquarters and its sub-regional and national offices, and serves as the Security Adviser for Chile.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as the Chief of the Security Section for ECLAC;
• Maintains regular and effective communications with the Designated Official, specific security and crisis management bodies in Chile, resident United Nations offices, and the established counterparts in DSS HQ;
• Develops procedures regarding security and safety operations at the ECLAC headquarters and its Sub Regional and National Offices and manages their implementation;
• Directs security operations of all DSS security personnel at the duty station;
• Implements security and safety policies of the Department of Safety and Security;
• Manages the country and duty station specific threat and risk assessment process;
• Prepares and maintains personal security risk assessments for Senior United Nations Officials;
• Directs in-country security training programme;
• Evaluates the effectiveness of physical security and safety installations;
• Provides technical expertise and advice to the UN Security Management System in Chile;
• Directs operational activities and monitors safety and security measures for ECLAC suboffices outside the duty station;
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights.

Required Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in security management is required. At least of three years of experience in the management and operation of electronic physical security systems such as automated access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection systems etc., is required. Experience in the management of security for large events and conferences, is required. Experience working with security and safety services within the United Nations System or other similar international organization, is required. Experience managing crisis in the context of the United Nations Security Management System is desirable. Two years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in security management, business administration, political/social science, psychology, international relations or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

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