Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative for Operations, you will be responsible to provide technical, operational, and administrative assistance in security management and services through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical security related information/data while learning organizational/UN system rules, regulations, and procedures in the area of security management and emergency/crisis preparedness. The main functions/accountabilities are:

Security Risk Management and Planning: Collect, record and report to supervisor all information related to the safety and security of UNICEF personnel and eligible family members, premises, assets, and resources in accordance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems.

In close coordination with the supervisor, assist in the implementation of all technical requirements contained in the UN Security Plan, Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS), Residential Security Measures (RSM), and other relevant policies, guidelines, and assessments.

Assist in providing technical support for all UNICEF contracted security providers. Assist the supervisor in drafting UNICEF security documentation including security contingency plans and assist in the compiling of mandatory reports in accordance with UNICEF security reporting guidelines including Security Incident Reports (SIRs).

Safety and Security Services: Assist the supervisor in monitoring the security situation and emerging security threats to UNICEF personnel and eligible family members, premises, assets, and resources.

As requested by the supervisor, assist in security activities that support UNICEF operations and participate in security risk management for all locations where UNICEF personnel and eligible family members are present.

Draft security related information and instructions to keep personnel informed on matters affecting their safety and security and actions to take in case of an emergency including those identified in the UN Security Plan as it relates to UNICEF.

Security Networking and Partnership Building: assist in identifying appropriate liaison within the UNSMS/NGO community through UNDSS.

Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity building: implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders on security related preparedness and operations.

Requirements:

Education: 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.

Experience:

• A minimum of one year 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 – Fluency in English and Portuguese required. Knowledge of Spanish will be considered as an asset.