Associate Security Coordination Officer -Saving Lives Together (SLT)

The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) globally. As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations System programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system operations through trusted security leadership and solutions. This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic and exciting organization gaining valuable experience where security provides great value. Besides the opportunity to gain new skills and further advance security expertise, this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you satisfaction by contributing directly or indirectly to peace and security, human rights, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Together, we will make the world a better place. For more information on the Department, and how we make an impact on the world in enabling the achievement of SDGs, visit: https://www.un.org/undss/ The Associate Security Coordination Officer - Saving Lives Together (SLT) will report to the Area Security Adviser, under the overall supervision of the Deputy Security Adviser. The post is presently located in Kosti, Sudan. This duty station has been designated by the International Civil Service Commission as an "E" hardship and a non family duty station.

Within delegated authority, the Associate Security Coordination Officer - Saving Lives Together (SLT) is responsible for the following duties:

• Prepares a draft security plan and security management documents for assigned elements of the mission, designated county or geographic area, including assigned aspects related to elaboration, development, implementation and updating of the documents.
• Monitors activities related to the implementation of the approved security measures.
• Participates in maintaining and enhancing lines of communication with United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) entities, including agencies, funds and programmes and security focal points.
• Assists with implementation and evaluation of the preparedness and compliance of the security measures as decided by the United Nations Security Management Team.
• Conducts security surveys and assessments.
• Supports the implementation of safety and security policies of the UNSMS.
• Plans and develops effective security support to enhance security collaboration with international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) and international organizations (IOs) under the UN security Saving Lives Together (SLT) framework.
• Participates in maintaining cooperation and enhancing collaborations with authorities and international institutions, supports security briefings, advice and security training to UNSMS personnel and operational partners of the United Nations (such as entities under Saving Life Together framework).
• Participates in humanitarian cluster meetings and develops a strategy for enhanced information-sharing and coordination with INGOs and IOs for safe delivery of programmes with regard to the safety and security of humanitarian personnel, premises and assets.
• Prepares draft reports on security-related incidents involving UN staff members and personnel or eligible dependents.
• Provides support to UNSMS organizations in the establishment and maintenance of a functioning Emergency Communication System.
• Assists Senior Security Officers in establishing policies and procedures for reviewing crisis situations and preparing contingency plans for emergencies.
• Monitors and contributes to activities that relate to the implementation and evaluation of preparedness and compliance; drives results that help support efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Liaises with local authorities and international institutions, provides security briefings of limited scope.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in security management, business administration, political/social science, psychology, criminal justice, law, international relations, or a related field is required. A first level university degree with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A first level university degree may be substituted with a diploma from a police or military education institution, college or academy obtained over a minimum of a three-year period. (This GJP is not subject to YPP posts)

Certified Security Professional Training, such as UNDSS Trainer Development and Certification Course (TDC), or equivalent UN or external training, is required.

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in security, risk or disaster or emergency management in the public or private service areas, such as national security, military or police, or in corporate environment, responsible for responding to emergency situations that directly impact security is required. Specialized experience in such areas as security programmes, risk assessments, risk management or analysis is required. Experience in providing guidance to security forums for decision-making is required. At least one year of international experience in security operations is desirable.

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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