Chief Security Adviser

hace 2 semanas

Bogotá, Bogotá D.E., Colombia United Nations A tiempo completo

The 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 programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing precious resources.

To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system programme activities through trusted security leadership and solutions.


This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic and exciting organization gaining unique and 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.

Simply, all humanity will be benefiting from your work. Together, we can make the world a better place.


The Chief Security Adviser will report directly to the Division of Regional Operations of Department of Safety and Security at UN Headquarters in New York.

The post is presently located in Bogota, Colombia and this duty station has been designated by the International Civil Service Commission as a "A" hardship and a family duty station.


Responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, the Chief Security Adviser may be responsible for the following duties:

  • Serves as principal Adviser to the Designated Official and/or Head of Mission and to the United Nations Security Management System organizations on all security risk management matters, security policies and procedures.
  • He/She will also serve as Chief Security Officer for the Mission.
  • Serves as a member of the Security Management Team.
  • Chairs the Security Cell, building consensus to ensure alignment and support for security operations and initiatives to best enable UN activities.
  • Ensures forecasting of the evolving security environment and, the UN's security and operational responses. Using analytical techniques and collaborative team research, supports planning and ensure awareness of the current trends to enhance or adjust security programmes.
  • Leads the development of inclusive risk management strategies and drives planning using situational awareness, critical thinking, and logic to detect and interpret early signals, emerging trends and analysis of multidimensional threats that may impact security. Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of different solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Leads the preparation, review and implementation of security planning, security risk management documents and security solutions through innovation and creativity. Ensures written analysis of security trends and timely reporting of incidents. Participates in meetings,committees, and task forces, prepares papers on security issues, delivers briefings provides responses, as needed.
  • Advises on the inclusion of security in all stages of United Nations activities and programmes. Provides operational and strategic advice and support to line managers responsible for security. Enables the delivery of mandates and programmes through direct operational assistance.
  • Oversees complex securityrelated projects, prioritizing work to meet deadlines and following defined processes, policies, procedures and guidance, fostering alignment with colleagues and across organizations.
  • Monitors and contributes to activities that relate to the implementation and evaluation of preparedness and compliance; drives results that help support operational efficiency and effectiveness. Guides the definition of policies, methodology and processes for the implementation of the substantive activities of the relevant teams, (Security team, Division, Unit or Section).
  • Ensures effective communication and trust through active collaboration, consultation and exchanges with UN system organizations and other stakeholders, for information sharing, coordination of responses, provision of security briefings, taking into account operational activities and risks.
  • Collaborates closely with peers and colleagues, nongovernmental organizations, diplomatic missions, and Host Government representatives.
  • Strengthens awareness and capacity of personnel by supporting the development, updates and delivery of contextually relevant security training and advice.
  • Ensures the conduct of security surveys and assessments, creatively leveraging tools and processes, identifying and recommending simple, reasonable, inclusive, effective and efficient security measures, including when there is incomplete, contradictory and/or fluid information.
  • Ensures implementation and maintenance of a functioning Security Communication System.
  • Ensures conduct of budget, fi

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