Security Coordination Officer

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.


This position is located in the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC), within the UNDSS Integrated Security Workforce (ISW).

The incumbent will be based in Bogota ́ and will report to the Chief Security Adviser / Chief Security Officer (CSA/CSO).


Responsibilities:

Within the limits of delegated authority, the Security Coordination Officer will act as the Deputy Chief Security Officer at P-4 level, in line with the provisions of the Integrated Security Concept of Operations (CONOPs) and is responsible for the following duties:

  • Assists the CSA/CSO and serves as security focal point for all matters related to the UNSMS for the UNVMC HQ in Bogota and relevant coordination with the UNDSS ISW at regional level, to all security risk management matters, security policy and procedures including crisis readiness and preparedness.
  • 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.
  • Ensures 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, including from a gender, ethnic and differential approach. Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of different solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Ensures the preparation, review and implementation of security planning, security risk management documents and risk managementbased security solutions through innovation and creativity. Provides written analysis of security trends and 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 the UNVMC activities and programmes through the established UNDSS ISW structure and reporting lines. Provides advice and support to line managers responsible for security. Enables the delivery of mandates and programmes through direct operational assistance in line with the CONOPs.
  • Oversees securityrelated projects and activities, 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.
  • Enhances 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.
  • Maintains budget, finance and logístical planning for the security office and participation in relevant United Nations administration, finance, and logistics forums. Supports resource mobilization.
  • Leads and manages the ISW Safety and Security Support Sectio


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