SECURITY COORDINATION OFFICER Jobs in New York

Full job description

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 policy, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of UN programs and activities in the most complex and challenging environments while maximizing valuable resources. To this end, the Department's work is aligned under a clear mission to enable United Nations system program activities through credible security leadership and solutions.

This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic and exciting organization gaining unique and valuable experience where safety is highly valued. Besides the opportunity to acquire new skills, this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you the satisfaction of directly or indirectly contributing to the achievement of peace and security, human rights and sustainable development goals. Simply, all humanity will benefit from your work. Together, we can make the world a better place.

For more information about the Department, and how we impact the world to enable the achievement of the SDGs, visit: https://www.un.org/undss/

This position is located in the Office of the Director of Regional Operations, UNDSS. The Security Coordination Officer reports to the Deputy Director of Regional Operations.

responsibility

Within the delegated authority, the Security Coordination Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Acts as manager of SRM/SSIRS unit; Reviews SRM/SSIRS system and related manuals, inputs and manages changes required to make improvements and provides oversight and guidance to all stakeholders and collaborates on security risk management issues, security policies and procedures.

Utilizes analytical techniques and collaborative team research, supports planning, and ensures awareness of trends to improve or adjust SRM and security incident reporting.

Ensures development of inclusive risk management strategies. Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of various solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems to determine whether appropriate security risk management measures are included in the SRM.

Ensures plans conform to SRM by reviewing and evaluating security plans, security risk management documents and risk management-based security solutions and, if not, suggests corrective actions. Provides written analysis of trends including SRM and incident reporting. Participates in meetings, committees and task forces, prepares safety documents, provides feedback as required and provides briefings.

Enables delivery of mandates and programs by providing guidance and advice on the appropriate use of SRM/SSIRS.

Oversees the SRM/SSIRS unit and similar security-related projects, prioritizing work to meet deadlines and following defined processes, policies, procedures and guidelines, fostering alignment with peers and across the organization.

Monitors and contributes to activities related to implementation and evaluation of security-related awareness, understanding and compliance of designated areas; Drive results that help support operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Increase awareness, understanding, communication and trust through active collaboration, consultation and exchange with UN system organizations and other stakeholders, arrange briefings and disseminate information that will improve SRM/SSIRS across duty stations, operational activities and risk considerations by doing

Collaborates closely with peers and colleagues, at all levels, receives reports from them and analyzes UN security developments and assists them in developing options for dealing with those situations.

Strengthens staff awareness and capacity by supporting the development, updating and delivery of relevant security training and advice on SRM/SSIRS and related topics.

Advises and provides guidance within DRO on preparation and updating of SRM and SSIRS.

Ensures effectiveness of SRM/SSIRS tools, creatively uses tools and processes, identifies and recommends simple, reasonable, inclusive, effective and efficient solutions; .

Ensures proper conduct of budget, finance and logistics processes for the unit.

Leads and manages the SRM/SSIRS unit, estimates human resource needs through workforce planning, evaluates performance, and assists in the development of security personnel under his supervision.

Leads or participates in UNSMS or UNDSS working groups and advisory groups on SRM/SSIRS; Collaborates with OICT and relevant stakeholders to ensure updates of SRM/SSIRS tools; Collaborates with training team to ensure training guidelines are updated and adequate.