The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) ensures the safe and effective delivery of UN operations around the world. As a global leader in security risk management, we support UN personnel in the most complex and challenging environments on earth, requiring us to engage the most capable and visionary professionals.
Acting as the principal adviser to the Designated Official, you will:
• Take ownership of security issues for your mission;
• Survey the security landscape, forecast any expected changes and apply detailed analysis to create effective strategies that minimise risk and protect both personnel and property;
• Embed security and risk management considerations in all activities and programmes;
• Provide strategic and operational guidance;
• Lead complex projects;
• Assume ultimate responsibility for security training, manuals and documentation;
Naturally, we require an exceptional individual with:
• At least a first-level university degree in a relevant discipline;
• Substantial experience in international relations, disarmament affairs, crime or terrorism prevention, risk or disaster or emergency management and preparedness;
• Proven Personnel Management skills;
• The confidence to take clear decisions and the drive and determination to make things happen;
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of another official UN language can be an advantage;
• Several years of experience in the field operations, alongside with knowledge of security programmes, risk assessments and data analysis are desirable.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
For full job description and to apply please visit:
https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=173305&Lang=en-US
Closing date: 7th April 2022
How to apply:
https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=173305&Lang=en-US
Closing date: 7th April 2022