UNDSS Field Security Coordination Officer Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. UNDSS Nigeria programme looking for “Field Security Coordination Officer”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 30 August 2021.
The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is a department of the United Nations providing professional safety and security services to enable the United Nations to deliver its programmes globally. UNDSS reports directly to the Secretary-General. UNDSS manages a network of security advisers, analysts, officers and coordinators in more than 100 countries in support of around 180,000 United Nations personnel, 400,000 dependents and 4,500 United Nations premises worldwide.
UNDSS Field Security Coordination Officer Jobs 2021
The UNDSS has published a job vacancy announcement on 17 August 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Field Security Coordination Officer to be based in Maiduguri, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) |
| Position | Field Security Coordination Officer |
| Location | Maiduguri, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | 21 |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | A minimum of seven (7) years |
| Application Deadline | 30 August 2021 |
UNDSS Job Vacancy 2021
Job Purpose: The Field Security Coordination Officer will report directly to the Chief Security Adviser. The post is presently located in Maiduguri, Nigeria and this duty station has been designated by the International Civil Service Commission as “E” hardship and non-family duty station.
Responsibilities:
- Advises to and supports the Chief Security Adviser and/or the Area Security Coordinator and/or security focal points and/or agencies of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) with regard to all security-related matters, security policies and procedures.
- Establishes and chairs a security coordination cell, ensures its good functioning and practices, fosters inter agency security coordination.
- Prepares, reviews, security management documents for the designated area of responsibility, including all aspects related to elaboration, development, implementation and updating of the documents.
- Identifies and monitors trends of security incidents affecting UNSMS personnel and organizations.
- Initiates, conducts and monitors the Security Risk Managements (SRM) process and other relevant requirements of UNSMS security policies and guidelines, to enable the continued delivery of UN programmes particularly in crisis situations while ensuring the safety, security and well-being of personnel, and security of UN premises and assets.
- Monitors activities related to the implementation of the approved security measures.
Qualification:
- 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 in combination 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.
Experience:
- A minimum of seven (7) 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 a corporate environment is required.
- Of these, a minimum of 2 years of international experience security management systems is required.
- Two (2) years of international experience in security operations is also required.
- Management experience in the public, private or corporate sector is required.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English (oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN Official language is desirable.
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNDSS Field Security Coordination Officer Jobs 2021
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The Closing Date: 30 August 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.un.org |
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