Yemen: Security Officer- NOA- FT- Aden

PURPOSE:

The Security Officer will report to the Chief of Field Office and will provide technical, operational and administrative assistance in security management and services through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting technical security related information/data while learning organizational/UN system rules, regulations and procedures in the area of security management and emergency/crisis preparedness.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Security Risk Management and Planning

• Collects, records and reports to supervisor all information related to the safety and security of UNICEF personnel and eligible family members, premises, assets and resources in accordance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems.
• In close coordination with the supervisor, assists in the implementation of all technical requirements contained in the UN Security Plan, Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS), Residential Security Measures (RSM), and other relevant policies, guidelines, and assessments. Assist in providing technical support for all UNICEF contracted security providers.
• Assists in drafting UNICEF security documentation including security contingency plans and assist in the compiling of mandatory reports in accordance with UNICEF security reporting guidelines including Security Incident Reports (SIRs).

2.Safety and Security Services

• Assists in monitoring the security situation and emerging security threats to UNICEF personnel and eligible family members, premises, assets and resources. As requested by the supervisor, assists in security activities that support UNICEF operations and participate in security risk management for all locations where UNICEF personnel and eligible family members are present.
• Drafts security related information and instructions to assist in keeping personnel informed on matters affecting their safety and security and actions to take in case of an emergency including those identified in the UN Security Plan as it relates to UNICEF.

3.Security Networking and Partnership Building

• Assists in identifying appropriate liaison within the UNSMS/NGO community through UNDSS.

4.Knowledge management and capacity building

• Identify, capture, synthesize and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders.
• Implements capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders on security related preparedness and operations.

QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCIES:

Education: A University degree in a discipline related to security management, international studies, or security analysis.

Experience: A year of experience in security risk management required.

Language: Fluency in English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

COMPETENCY PROFILE:

i) Core Values (Required)

· Commitment

· Diversity and Inclusion

· Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required)

· Communication [II]

· Working with People [I]

· Drive for Results [I]

iii) Functional Competencies (Required)

· Analyzing [I]

· Learning and Researching [II]

· Applying Technical Expertise [I]

· Planning and Organizing [I]

· Coping with pressure and setbacks [I]

If you meet the requirements stated above, you must send the below to yemenhr@unicef.orgnot later than 21 June 2016:

1. The duly completed United Nations Personal History form – P11 (which can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/employ) stating telephone number, email address and detailed contact address. You may also attach your curriculum vitae, however screening will be based on information in the Personal History Form (P11).

2. Create an excel file and attach it with your application documents in which you must provide us with the below information:

Name

Date of Birth

Gender

Qualification

Current Post/ The Most Recent Post

Years of experience

1. Please ensure to clearly quote the vacancy announcement number in the subject line of the email application. Any application with no clear indication in the subject line about the vacancy announcement number will not be considered.

5.Applications with No Signed Personal History Form (P11) will not also be considered.

While UNICEF seeks to recruit the best talent in the Yemeni labor market to be able to deliver the best possible services for the children in Yemen, we would like to make it clear that we never use any third party in any of the recruitment processes for all junior and senior positions advertised. All received applications are treated with high level of transparency and professionalism. Only applicants whose profiles meet the advertised job requirements are considered and only within the announced deadline.

في حين تسعى اليونيسف لإستقطاب أفضل الكوادر في السوق اليمنية لتتمكن من تقديم أفضل خدمة للأطفال في اليمن، تود التنويه إلى أنها لا تستعين بأي شخص أو جهة (قد يقدم نفسهـ/ـا) كوسيط أو طرف ثالث في أي من عمليات التوظيف وفيما يخص جميع الوظائف، باستثناء الإعلان عبر وسائل الإعلام والمواقع الإليكترونية. إن اليونيسف، منظمة الطفولة، تعمل بمستوى عال من الشفافية والمهنية. ولا يتم التواصل إلا مع المتقدمين الذين توافقت مؤهلاتهم وخبراتهم مع الوظائف المعلن عنها والتي تقدموا لها في الموعد المعلن.

UNICEF, is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. UNICEF is a smoke-free environment.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.