Requirements
- Master's degree or equivalent in security management, business administration, leadership, political/social science, psychology, international relations or a related field;
- A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in security of which at least 2 years at the country level in conflict, post conflict or development context.
- Experience of conducting security and/or safety risk assessments as integral part of operational planning and the enabling of operations is required.
- Fluency in English is required.
Nice to Have
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. UN, military or police senior Command and Staff College qualification with command experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Experience of disaster and/or conflict operations is desirable.
- Experience in implementation of business continuity programme is desirable.
- Experience in a regional security role is desirable.
- Experience in United Nations Security Management System is desirable.
- Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
Work Arrangement
Remote (City/Region)
Additional Information
- The incumbent will be required to complete mission travel as required within the regions covered and internationally.
- All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.
- If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.
- UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (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.)
- Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process
