Security Specialist, Office of Security Coordinator (OSC), Johannesburg, South Africa, NOC
- Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
- Duty station: Johannesburg
The Position:
The Office of the Security Coordinator (OSC) at UNFPA Headquarters, New York coordinates and leads the organization’s global response to safety and security management to enable the strategic direction of the Executive Director with regard to safety and security of UNFPA personnel, property and assets. OSC provides technical advice, guidance and support in the implementation of security policies and procedures to the Executive Director, senior managers and personnel to fulfill their security related accountabilities. OSC also leads the organizations Business Continuity Management (BCM) preparation, validation and testing of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs).
The key functions of the Office of the Security Coordinator are:
- Enable the delivery of activities guided by the 1994 Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) targets and objectives, the UNFPA Strategic Plan in compliance with United Nations and UNFPA safety and security policies and procedures;
- Coordinate strategic corporate safety and security management policies and procedures internally within the organization and with external partners;
- Mainstream safety and security in organizational programmes and activities;
- Lead crisis management, preparedness and business continuity management for UNFPA offices globally in support of managers in their respective geographic areas of responsibility;
- Lead the corporate Business Continuity Management (BCM), oversee the preparation, validation and testing of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs);
- Represent UNFPA at the UN Security Management Policy Forums to ensure the organization's specific interests and needs are incorporated in security policies and procedures.
You would be responsible for:
- Effective implementation of Security Risk Management (SRM), Business Continuity Management in UNFPA activities and operations conducted in compliance with applicable policies and procedures;
- Strengthened crisis preparedness and management at regional and country offices;
- Continued and enhanced programme efficiency and delivery through situational analysis, updated contingency response plans and security risk management compliance levels for all offices;
- Safety and security considerations including cost considerations for the implementation of security mitigation measures are mainstreamed in programmatic activities;
- Effective and efficient gender mainstreaming in security and crisis/emergency management;
- Enhanced collaboration with internal and external partners in support of common goals and objectives.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Advanced University Degree in Social or Political Science, law or public administration 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 staff college.
- A First University Degree with a relevant combination of academic qualification, including a military or police academy diploma and 7 years’ experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
Knowledge and Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience, coupled field experience in a position within the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS), Non-Governmental Organizations or the Private Sector, with proven crisis management;
- Experience in working in crisis/humanitarian response locations enabling programme delivery is an asset;
- Knowledge of UN Security Management System, policies, practices and procedures is highly desired.
Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this position, fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of French is desirable.
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We encourage women and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
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