UNDP National Security Specialist Jobs 2024 – Nigeria NGO Jobs.
UNDP Nigeria looking for “National Security Specialist”.
Applicants with a Minimum 5 years may apply on or before 05 May 2024.
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UNDP National Security Specialist Jobs 2024
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 22 April 2024 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of National Security Specialist to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Position | National Security Specialist |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Minimum 5 years |
| Experience Required | 2 years |
| Application Deadline | 05 May 2024 |
UNDP Job Vacancy 2024
Job Purpose: The NSS may supervise the Country Office GS security staff; and works in close coordination with UN Department of Security and Safety (UNDSS), security partners in other UN agencies, national and local security counterparts, counterparts in Diplomatic missions, NGOs, municipal/civic/religious and traditional leaders to exchange information and implement security programs. The NSS will receive policy and technical guidance from the UNDP/BMS Security Office Sub Regional Security Specialist (SRSS) on functional security matters.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks:
- Actively contribute to the UN SMS-wide security risk management process in designated/security area. Review and analyze potential security factors and trends to identify possible impacts on UNDP planning, programme design and delivery as well as the possible impact of programme design on stability and security. Identify and address security support needs;
- Conduct security risk assessment of key components of operations in the districts and regions where UNDP projects are implemented; and identify and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures within assigned areas;
- Contribute to implementation of person-centered security risk management approaches in alignment with security assessments, measures and procedures that are guided by an evaluation of specific threats or vulnerabilities;
- Contribute and provide substantive inputs to UNDSS in preparing the security risk management process and other country security documents of country/areas where UNDP staff, dependents and equipment are present.
Qualification:
- An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in social sciences, management, or a related security field is required, or
- A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with additional two years of qualifying work experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree, or
- A formal multi-year education in security management, such as military or police Command and Staff College (minimum 9 months full-time) with senior level command experience.
- Formal training in security risk management is an asset.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years (with master’s degree) or 7 years (with bachelor’s degree or formal multi-year security management education) of relevant security or development experience;
- Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advanced knowledge of web-based management systems such as ERP;
- Previous experience working in a conflict/post-conflict or crisis environment is an asset;
- Previous operational experience working for an international or multinational organization is an asset;
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNDP National Security Specialist Jobs 2024
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
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The Closing Date: 05 May 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Click Here to View |
| Official Website | www.undp.org |
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