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For every child, safety.

PURPOSE of this post:-

The purpose of this post is to contribute to the UNICEF mandate through strong security risk reporting, analysis, and relevant advice on mitigation measures. The Security Specialist has first and secondary reporting lines to the Program Manager (IFIs) and to the Country Security Manager. He/she manages and supports, on behalf of the Program Team, all security activities in the country in close coordination with the UNICEF Sudan Country Office Security Team, as well as NGO partners in line with the Saving Lives Together (SLT) platform. In line with UN Security Management System (UNSMS) procedures, contributes to the development of assessments, procedures and guidelines including Security Risk Management (SRM)processes, SRM measures, relevant Security Plan, and the Security Management Framework(s) of IFIs and donors.

How can you make a difference

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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

 

1. Security Risk Management and Planning

• Advise and support program team on delivery with regards to the security of UNICEF personnel, premises, and assets in accordance with UN, UNICEF and IFIs Security Management Systems. Attend as an observer, all Area/SMT meetings, and participate as a member of the Area/Security Cell.
• Provide advice on and manage the implementation of all technical security requirements identified for program delivery in the SRMs, the Security Plan(s) and the Residential Security Measures (RSM), and support compliance with other relevant policies, guidelines, and assessments.
• Prepare, maintain, and update UNICEF security documentation including security contingency plans and provide the program team with mandatory reports in accordance with UNICEF and IFIs security reporting guidelines. This includes the monitoring/reporting on security compliance and the submission of all Security Incident Reports (SIRs) immediately and on daily basis.

2. Security Services

• Implement security activities in support of UNICEF operations and participate, coordinate and/or undertake security risk management for all locations where programs are being implemented.
• Ensure that program personnel are kept informed of matters affecting their security and the actions to take in the event of an emergency including those identified in the Security Plan(s) as it relates to UNICEF.
• Ensure there is an effective and functioning communications system for security management covering program activities that is fully integrated into the UN Emergency Communications System.
• Coordinate with UNDSS to ensure all program personnel undertake all mandatory security training/briefings and participate in all security related contingency exercises.
• Conduct security surveys of program office and guest house locations in accordance with the Residential Security Measures (RSM).
• Provide technical oversight for UNICEF contracted security providers such as guards service.
• Develop and conduct security training for program personnel as required.
• Monitor that all program offices comply with and periodically exercise security procedures/protocols and guidelines including Security Risk Management Measures (SRM-M) and UNICEF’s Global Security Compliance platform.
• Oversee the recruitment of additional UNICEF Security personnel, if required.

3. Programmatic Security Information Analysis

• Provides analysis to understand security dynamics. Ensure the analysis addresses environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors that make geographical areas difficult to access or negatively impact delivery of UNICEF programs.
• Works closely with program teams in country to ensure security considerations are mainstreamed into programs and integrate all relevant analysis and security measures into the planning and implementation of UNICEF activities.
• Support program team in the development and implementation of access strategies, preparedness plans, and program contingency plans as required.

4. Security Networking and Partnership Building

• Establishes contact and maintains networks with UNSMS, I/NGO, diplomatic, and international community counterparts and relevant local authorities as appropriate.
• Collaborate and coordinate with UNDSS and the Area/Security Cell to enable UNICEF activities.
• 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.

5. Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building

• Lead and implement identified training and capacity building requirements for UNICEF Partners in support of IFI Projects. Undertake a needs assessment with UNICEF and Partners on the training requirements and modules to be developed. This includes risk assessment of the security situation to ensure that the training developed meets with the current and future risk profile of the country.
• Initiate and regularize learning opportunities, presenting findings and recommendations to help further improve program quality and innovation in new and existing multi-sectoral projects, including IFI funded projects. This analysis will be used to support UNICEF’s risk informed programming as well as determine the vulnerabilities of personnel based on gender, disability, and ethnicity.
• Introduce technological innovations and approaches to security procedures and systems.
• Identify, capture, synthesize and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders.
• Organize, plan and/or implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders on security related preparedness and operations.
• Ensure training provided is gender and disability inclusive.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  TA_TOR Security Specialist P3 WB Sudan.doc

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

Minimum requirements:

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

 Education:

• An advanced university degree (Master’s) is required in political science, International Relations, Anthropology, Sociology, Geography, or another relevant field.

 Work Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant 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.
• Work experience in a conflict or emergency context is highly desirable

 Languages:

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

 The competencies required for this post are:

  Core Values

 

• Care
• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability

Core Competencies (For Staff without Supervisory Responsibilities) *

_ Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)

• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

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Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

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