Re-advertisement : UNICEF seeks to recruit a security manager, (P-4), Garowe, Somalia

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

 

For every child, a Champion…

UNICEF Somalia played a key role in making sure that child-focused data, with attention to gender and minorities, was included in the country’s first national development plan in 30 years. We have been tackling issues such as child mortality, better access to health services, severe malnutrition, and stronger child rights. We are working with partners to address the alarming food insecurity and malnutrition levels in Somalia. We are supporting community based reintegration programs for children released from armed groups, and are working on developing a social protection policy. We are also conducting robust HACT implementation.

Join our team and help us make sure every child has a champion.

 

How can you make a difference?

The Security Specialist is responsible for all aspects of Security Risk Management (SRM), crisis readiness and preparedness at his/her respective duty station. He/she will assist the Chief of Field Office and all staff in the execution of their security responsibilities in northern Somalia. The Security Specialist will be accountable to the Senior Security Advisor and will report on security issues to the Senior Security Advisor and the Representative in times of emergency.

• Apply UN Security Risk Management (SRM) principals and procedures to analyze security factors and identify the corresponding level of risk facing UNICEF staff safety and security ,and their dependents while making written recommendations for improvements in both physical safety and security  as well as operational security ;
• In accordance with Somalia MOSS standards and decisions taken by DO/SMT, follow up on these recommendations to ensure their full implementation ;
• Coordinate security aspects of all operations / programmes, planning and contingency responses to ensure highest degree of MOSS compliance and staff security and safety is achieved while enabling programme delivery ;
• In line with UNICEF specific security strategies and operational procedures, assist the Senior Security Advisor to establish and continuously update contingency/evacuation plans, SOPs and SRAs for all offices in coordination with the wider UN security plans for Garowe, Somalia ;
• Assist the office in the process of maintaining MOSS compliance and provide coordination, advice where necessary training to the onsite guard service ;
• Provide/Coordinate security advice and training to all staff in radio communications procedures, convoy procedures, security awareness, mines/explosives identification and procedures to be followed, stress management, first aid, management of guard unit, safeguarding of property, identification of security materials and equipment required in compounds and evacuation procedures. The training should complement the training staff members receive from other UN Agency, Fund and Programmes ;
• Provide weekly staff briefing, complete SIR and provide other security related reports or advisories as requested by the Senior Security Advisor. Attend A-SMT meetings and provide technical security advice and/or support to the ASC ;
• Support the A-SMT and UNDSS Garowe in fulfilling their responsibilities and accountabilities in accordance with the UN Security Policy Manual. Actively participate in the area Security Cell and any other security information sharing forum.

 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Education : Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, or in a discipline related to Risk Management, International Relations, Cultural Anthropology, Conflict Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Diplomatic Studies, Conflict and Security or Counter Terrorism or related technical field ;
• Experience : A minimum of 8 years progressive experience in security-related field, including at international coordination level. Demonstrated international security management experience and understanding of the United Nations Security Management System is an added advantage ;
• Language : Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

 

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The technical competencies required for this post are….

 

Core competencies

• Communication  [ II ]
• Working with People  [ II ]
• Drive for Results  [ I ]

 

Functional Competencies

• Coping with Pressure and Setbacks (III)
• Analyzing (III)
• Relating and networking (II)
• Deciding and Initiating action (II)
• Applying technical expertise (II)

View our competency framework at : http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

 

Remarks :

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.