UNICEF Fixed Term Appointment - Security Specialist Jobs in South Africa
UNICEF Fixed Term Appointment - Security Specialist Jobs in South Africa
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Purpose for the job
The post is proposed considering the geographical scope and complex threat profiles of the region, with particular security challenges in the southern Africa sub-region.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Security Advisor in Nairobi, the position will support the Regional Security Advisor in advising the Representatives of UNICEF Country Offices in southern Africa sub-region on their security duties and responsibilities in accordance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems policies and guidelines.
The position is responsible for pro-active application and implementation of security risk management (SRM) processes including analysis and early-warning, and other security related functions required to support the implementation of UNICEF programs and operations, and the safety and security of UNICEF staff, dependents and assets in the sub-region.
The position will support security activities within the southern-Africa sub-region in close coordination with all members of the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) including the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and the respective Security Cells. The position collaborates with NGO partners in line with the Saving Lives Together (SLT) framework agreement.
The position supports the Regional Security Advisor in the development of Security Risk Management (SRMs) of the sub-region’s Country Offices’ country-specific Security Plans.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities
Security Risk Management and Planning
Safety and Security Services
Programmatic Security Information Analysis
Security Networking and Partnership Building
Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building
Security Risk Management and Planning
Advise Representatives, Managers and Security Focal Points in the execution of their duties with regards to the safety and security of UNICEF personnel and eligible family members, premises and programs in accordance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems.
Provide advice to the Representatives, Managers and Security Focal Points on technical security requirements contained in the SRM, UN Security Plan, Residential Security Measures (RSM), and other relevant policies, guidelines, and assessments and monitor their implementation. Provide technical oversight for contracted security providers.
Prepare, maintain, and update UNICEF security documentation including security contingency plans and provide Representatives, Security Focal Points, the RSA and
the Office of the Security Coordinator (OSC) with mandatory reports in accordance with UNICEF security reporting guidelines. This includes the monitoring/reporting on security compliance and the submission of all Security Incident Reports (SIRs).
Safety and Security Services
Monitor the security situation in the southern-African sub-region and provide independent and comprehensive security analysis with the goal of identifying trends and predicting the specific conditions that would impact on the safety and security of UNICEF personnel, eligible family members, programmes, premises, assets and resources.
Implement security activities in support of UNICEF operations and participate, coordinate and/or undertake SRM processes for all locations in the locations where UNICEF personnel and eligible family members are present
Programmatic Security Information Analysis
Collect information and provide specific analysis, advice and support on security aspects of programme planning and implementation.
Conduct analysis to fully understand the issues that have an impact on the delivery of UNICEF programmes, particularly in areas deemed security compromised. Work closely with the UNICEF programme and communication personnel to integrate all relevant security analysis into the planning and implementation
Security Networking and Partnership Building
Establish contact and maintain networks with all UNSMS/NGOs security advisors and relevant local authorities as appropriate.
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 Building
Introduce technological innovations and approaches to security procedures and systems.
Institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.
Organize, plan and/or implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders on security related preparedness and operations.
Education
An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Security Risk Management, International Relations, Conflict Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Diplomatic Studies, Conflict and Security, Counter Terrorism or another relevant technical field.
A university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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.
Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNICEF Fixed Term Appointment - Security Specialist Jobs in South Africa
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