Deadline: 17 February 2016
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Deputy Security Coordinator in New York, United States.
The Deputy Security Coordinator will identify best practices and lessons learned, monitor compliance with UN policies and procedures.
UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Deputy Security Coordinator will perform the following functions-
- Assist the Principal Security Coordinator in her/his overall coordination of safety and security of UNICEF globally.
- Coordinate with the Regional Security Coordinators, Regional Security Advisers and Country Security Advisers/Focal Points and provide guidance and assistance as required.
- Through OPSCEN, monitor developments globally and report on those that may impact the safety and security of UNICEF personnel and programme delivery.
- Follow up when Security Incident Reports have been received to ensure appropriate support to personnel and coordination of additional services that may be required.
- Collaborate with UNDSS, UN Agency Fund and Programme Security Personnel on aspects related to safety and security.
- In close collaboration with UNICEF DHR, Regional Directors and Representatives, manage the rotation of security personnel, technical clearances and maintain the roster of potential candidates.
- Work closely with the PSC on the development of Policies and Procedures.
- Act as ‘Officer in Charge’ of the Office of the Security Coordinator/OPSCEN during the absence of the PSC.
- Oversee the implementation of the Security Risk Management Process within UNICEF and provide guidance on policy aspects to Representatives, Security Personnel and Focal Points as required.
- Collaborate with UNDSS DRO on all aspects of SRM to ensure coordinated implementation of SRM.
- Collaborate with UNDSS TRU on all aspects of Threat Analysis to remain up to date on global developments.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced university degree in social or political science, or a discipline related to risk management, international relations, conflict analysis and resolution or equivalent formal training in security and risk management such as military and/or police senior Command College (9 months or more).
- A first university degree and fourteen years of relevant experience in lieu of an advanced degree.
- A first university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.
- A minimum of 12 years of relevant professional work experience with at least five years field experience of the UNSMS, preferably in a humanitarian context, proven crisis management and strong understanding of political and/or security analysis.
- Experience of Security Risk Management, Crisis Management and Analysis essential.
- Experience in working in crisis / humanitarian response locations enabling programme delivery is an advantage.
- Oral and written proficiency in English is required.
- Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit UNICEF.
