Organizational Location and Purpose of 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.
The key functions of the Office of the Security Coordinator are:
a. 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;
b. Coordinate strategic corporate safety and security management policies and procedures internally within the organization and with external partners.
c. Mainstream safety and security in organizational programmes and activities;
d. Lead crisis management, preparedness and business continuity management for UNFPA offices globally in support of managers in their respective geographic areas of responsibility.
e. 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.
In addition to OSC staff at Headquarters, the Regional Security Advisers (RSAs) are members of the team, located at each Regional Office to undertake the aforementioned activities in their respective areas of responsibility.
The RSA reports directly to the Chief OSC on security policy, technical and administrative matters, and works closely with the Regional Director, serving as a substantive expert on safety and security. As a senior member of the regional management team, the RSA primarily provides leadership guidance, strategic and technical advice to Regional Director(s), sub Regional Director(s), country offices Representatives, programme managers with the aim to enhance their ability to make informed risk decisions, manage security risks in accordance with the UN Framework of Accountability and UNFPA Security Accountability Policy.
Education:
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 and experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
Knowledge and Experience:
● A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional work experience, with at least two years’ field experience in a position within the UNSMS, proven crisis management and;
● Experience in working in crisis /humanitarian response locations enabling programme delivery is an asset.
● Analysis /information capabilities from police / military contexts would be considered an important asset.
● Knowledge of UN Security Management System, policies, practices and procedures is required
● Strong background in political and security analysis ideally in a regional context is desirable.
● Security Certification Program (SCP) certified.
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