Field Security Coordination Officer, P4

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, political/social science, psychology, criminal justice, law, international relations, security management or a related field is required. A relevant first-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.A first-level university degree may be substituted with a diploma from a police or military education institution, college or academy obtained over a minimum of a three-year period.

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in international relations, disarmament affairs, conflict resolution, crime or terrorism prevention, security, risk or disaster or emergency management and preparedness in the public or private sector areas responsible for responding to emergency situations that directly impact security is required.Experience in planning, design, implementation, or review of risk mitigation measures related to operations impacted by insecurity is desirable.Two (2) year of experience in field operations is desirable.Specialized experience in such areas as security programmes, risk assessments, or analysis is desirable.Experience in using applied analytics, business intelligence, information management to advance decisions, strategies and execution is desirable.

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, political/social science, psychology, criminal justice, law, international relations, security management or a related field is required. A relevant first-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.A first-level university degree may be substituted with a diploma from a police or military education institution, college or academy obtained over a minimum of a three-year period.

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in international relations, disarmament affairs, conflict resolution, crime or terrorism prevention, security, risk or disaster or emergency management and preparedness in the public or private sector areas responsible for responding to emergency situations that directly impact security is required.Experience in planning, design, implementation, or review of risk mitigation measures related to operations impacted by insecurity is desirable.Two (2) year of experience in field operations is desirable.Specialized experience in such areas as security programmes, risk assessments, or analysis is desirable.Experience in using applied analytics, business intelligence, information management to advance decisions, strategies and execution is desirable.

Within delegated authority, the Field Security Coordination Officer may be responsible for the following duties:

• Serve as a member of the Security Cell.

• Ensure forecasting of the evolving security environment and, the UN’s security and operational responses. Using analytical techniques and collaborative team research, supports planning and ensure awareness of the current trends to enhance or adjust security programmes.

• Ensure the development of inclusive risk management strategies and drives planning using situational awareness, critical thinking, and logic to detect and interpret early signals, emerging trends and analysis of multi-dimensional threats that may impact security. Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of different solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Ensure the preparation, review and implementation of security planning, security risk management documents and risk management-based security solutions through innovation and creativity. Provides written analysis of security trends and reporting of incidents. Participates in meetings, committees, and task forces, prepares papers on security issues, delivers briefings, provides responses, as needed.

• Advise on the inclusion of security in all stages of United Nations activities and programmes. Provides advice and support to line managers responsible for security. Enables the delivery of mandates and programmes through direct operational assistance.

• Oversee security-related projects, prioritizing work to meet deadlines and following defined processes, policies, procedures and guidance, fostering alignment with colleagues and across organizations.

• Monitor and contribute to activities that relate to the implementation and evaluation of preparedness and compliance; drives results that help support operational efficiency and effectiveness.

• Enhance communication and trust through active collaboration, consultation and exchanges with UN system organizations and other stakeholders, for information sharing, coordination of responses, provision of security briefings, taking into account operational activities and risks.

• Collaborate closely with peers and colleagues, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, and Host Government representatives.

• Strengthen awareness and capacity of personnel by supporting the development, updates and delivery of contextually relevant security training and advice.

• Ensure the conduct of security surveys and assessments, creatively leveraging tools and processes, identifying and recommending simple, reasonable, inclusive, effective and efficient security measures, including when there is incomplete, contradictory and/or fluid information.

• Ensure implementation and maintenance of a functioning Security Communication System.

• Ensure conduct of budget, finance and logistical planning for the security office and participation in relevant United Nations administration, finance, and logistics forums.

• Ensure effective humanitarian access arrangements to facilitate delivery operations particularly in hard to reach areas.

• Leads and directs security operations.

• Identifies and promotes best practices.

• Provides all necessary guidance to the SIOC Operations Officer

• Acts as Chief SIOC in the absence of the Chief as required.

• Perform other functions as may be assigned.