To respond efficiently to the increasing demand of security monitoring and the fluid situation due to the upcoming departure of MINUSTAH, a security officer is more suitable to meet our needs, and provide adequate technical expertise.
The Security Officer 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, regulations and procedures in the area of security management and emergency/crisis preparedness. The Security Officer reports to the Chief of Operations for close guidance and supervision. He/she will:
Security Risk Management and Planning
- Collect, record and report to supervisor all information related to the safety and 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, Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS), 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).
Safety and 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 safety and security and actions to take in case of an emergency including those identified in the UN Security Plan as it relates to UNICEF.
- Brief new staff, consultants and UNICEF visitors on security conditions in Haiti. Advise direct supervisor; UNICEF senior management and chief of field offices on security risks and incidents.
Security Networking and Partnership Building
- Assist the supervisor in identifying appropriate liaison within the UNSMS/NGO community through UNDSS.
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
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- University degree in a discipline related to security management, international studies, or security analysis
- 1 year of experience in security risk management required.
LANGUAGES
Fluency in French; English and Haitian Creole required. Fluency of Spanish is an asset.
Candidates must be Haitian citizens. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Applications not submited online through the website will be rejected.
UNICEF is NON smoking environment, and encourages diversity, inclusion within its staff. We invite all qualified Haitian citizens (male or female) of any ethnic and religious origin, including people with disabilities to apply in order to become a member of our Organization.