Security Specialist

UNICEFUNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission.We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.For every child, opportunitiesHow can you make a difference?The Security Specialist reports to the Representative. The Security Specialist is responsible for advising the Representative on their security duties and responsibilities in accordance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems.The Security Specialist contributes to the UNICEF mandate through strong security risk analysis, advice, and relevant mitigation. The Security Specialist manages and supports, on behalf of the Representative/CFO/CSM, all security activities in the country/area.The Security Specialist implements and manages security activities at the duty station in close coordination with all members of the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) including the UN Department of Safety and Security as well as NGO partners in line with the Saving Lives Together (SLT) policy.As a member of the Security Cell, contributes to the development of assessments, procedures and guidelines including Security Risk Management (SRM) processes, SRM measures, and the relevant Security Plan(s).To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:Security Risk Management and PlanningAdvise and support the Representative/CFO/CSM in the execution of his/her duties with regards to the security of UNICEF personnel and eligible family members, premises, and in accordance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems.Provide advice on and manage the implementation of all technical security requirements identified in the SRMs, the Security Plan(s) and the Residential Security Measures (RSM), and support the compliance with other relevant policies, guidelines, and assessments.Prepare, maintain, and update UNICEF security documentation including security contingency plans and provide the Representative/CFO/CSM with mandatory reports in accordance with UNICEF security reporting guidelines.Monitor the security situation and provide independent and comprehensive security analysis with the goal of identifying trends and predicting the specific conditions that would impact on the security of UNICEF personnel, eligible family members, premises, assets and resources.Implement security activities in support of UNICEF operations and participate, coordinate and/or undertake security risk management for all locations where UNICEF personnel and eligible family members are present.Ensure that UNICEF personnel are kept informed of matters affecting their security and the actions to take in the event of an emergency including those identified in the Security Plan(s).Ensure there is an effective and functioning communications system for security management within UNICEF that is fully integrated into the UN Emergency Communications System.Coordinate with UNDSS to ensure all UNICEF personnel undertake all mandatory security training/briefings and participate in all security related contingency exercises.Conduct security surveys of international personnel residences in accordance with the Residential Security Measures (RSM).Provide technical oversight for UNICEF contracted security providers such as guards service.Develop and conduct security training for UNICEF personnel as required.Monitor that all UNICEF offices comply with and periodically exercise security procedures/protocols and guidelines including: Security Risk Management Measures (SRM-M) and UNICEF's Global Security Compliance platform.Oversee the recruitment of additional UNICEF Security personnel, if required.Programmatic Security Information AnalysisProvides analysis to understand security dynamics. Ensure the analysis addresses environmental, socioeconomic and political factors that make geographical areas difficult to access and have an impact on the delivery of UNICEF programmes.Works closely with the UNICEF personnel in country to ensure security considerations are mainstreamed into programmes and integrate all relevant analysis and security measures into the planning and implementation of UNICEF activities.Support UNICEF Management in the development and implementation of access strategies, preparedness plans, and programme contingency plans as required.Security Networking and Partnership BuildingEstablishes contact and maintains networks with UNSMS, I/NGO, diplomatic, and international community security advisors and relevant local authorities as appropriate.Collaborate and coordinate with UNDSS and the Security Cell to enable UNICEF activities.Ensure that security collaboration with NGOs working as UNICEF implementing partners is undertaken, in coordination with UNDSS, and using the SLT policies as a framework.Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity BuildingIntroduce technological innovations and approaches to security procedures and systems.Identify, capture, synthesize and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders.Ensure training provided is gender and disability inclusive.Organize, plan and/or implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders on security related preparedness and operations.Share best practices and knowledge learned.Minimum requirements:Education: An advanced university degree is required. A university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Work Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience in global security risk management and/or security analysis is required. Demonstrated international security management experience and understanding of the United Nations Security Management System is highly desirable.Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Spanish is also required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language of the duty station is an asset.For every Child, you demonstrate...UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it.Get acquainted with Our Values Charter:UNICEF ValuesThe UNICEF competencies required for this post are:Builds and maintains partnershipsDemonstrates self-awareness and ethical awarenessDrive to achieve results for impactInnovates and embraces changeManages ambiguity and complexityThinks and acts strategicallyWorks collaboratively with othersNurtures, leads and manages peopleThis position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes.UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children.The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18).UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination.UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children.All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history.Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF.Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN.Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.Remarks:As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF.UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.
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