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Security Officer (Access), Benghazi, Libya

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Access

The Security Officer (Access) reports to the Chief of the Field office in UNICEF Benghazi Field Office with close technical reporting lines to the Security Specialist in Tripoli for close guidance and supervision. The Security Officer (Access) provides 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, and regulations and procedures in the area of security management and emergency/crisis preparedness. In addition, as a Security officer (Access), the incumbent will facilitate access to hard-to-reach areas through coordinating/liaison and negotiations with Civil and Military actors on the ground.

How can you make a difference?

Key function, accountabilities, and related duties/tasks:

1. Security Risk Management and Planning

• Collect, record, and report to supervisor all information related to the 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, assist in the implementation of all technical requirements contained in the UN Security Plan, Residential Security Measures (RSM), and other relevant policies, guidelines, and assessments.  Assist in providing technical support for all UNICEF contracted security providers.
• Assist the supervisor 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. Security Services

• Assist the supervisor 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, assist 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.
• Draft security-related information and instructions to assist the supervisor in keeping personnel informed on matters affecting their 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

• Assist the supervisor in identifying appropriate liaisons within the UNSMS/NGO community through UNDSS.
• Lead negotiations with Civil and Military actors on the ground for access to hard-to-reach areas.

4. Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity building

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

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:

• A university degree in one of the following fields is required: Security Risk Management, International Relations, Conflict Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Diplomatic Studies, Conflict and Security, Counter Terrorism, or another relevant technical field.

Experience:

• A minimum of one year of professional experience in global security risk management and/or security analysis is required.
• Demonstrated international security management experience and understanding of the United Nations Security Management System is highly desirable.
• A solid knowledge of the context and proven connections on the ground is required.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3)Drive to achieve results for impact

(4)Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6)Thinks and acts strategically

(7)Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates  are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if the medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.