Generic Vacancy Announcement: Security Manager - Training, P4 level, Office of Security Coordination, EMOPS, New York Headquarters

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This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

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The salary for this job should be between 171,387 USD and 220,969 USD.

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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

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For every child, Safety and Security.

The Office of Security Coordination supports UNICEF’s mandate by facilitating security risk informed decision making for programme delivery in all environments, engaging with all HQ division to ensure that the security is considered in UNICEF policy development and decision-making, and engaging with the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) to shape the development and implementation of UN security policies and procedures to ensure compatibility with UNICEF’s mandate. The Security Manager - Training P4 is located in New York Headquarters, EMOPS, Office of Security Coordination and reports to the Senior Emergency Manager (Deputy Principal Security Coordinator).

How can you make a difference?

The Security Manager - Training, under the supervision of the Deputy Principal Security Coordinator, will determine the specific security learning and training requirements for UNICEF; prioritize the security learning needs based on risk and resources; determine the standard required and design a learning strategy and training plan to achieve the standard. S/he will develop appropriate security training packages and conduct the delivery of training both in HQ and the field, coordinate with UNSMS organisations on the development and delivery of security learning initiatives, as well as develop and deliver training of trainers to enhance the global capacity for delivery of basic packages. S/he will also regularly conduct formal evaluation of the training and update/modify the training accordingly.

Key Expected Results

1. Identification of UNICEF Specific Security Learning and Training Requirements

• Conduct and update needs analysis to identify and address the security learning and training gaps at the HQ, Regional and Country/Field levels.
• Through close liaison with UNDSS Training and Development Section and the IASMN Security Committee on Learning and Training (SCOLT), identifies existing programmes and any gaps in security learning and training that are not addressed or not addressed in sufficient detail through the UN Security Management System.
• Liaises closely with UNICEF Regional and Country level Security professionals to assist in identification of required and appropriate security training in the field.
• Contribute to the formulation of security knowledge sharing across UNICEF learning events.

2. Determine Training Standards and Design Training Plans

• Under the supervision of the Deputy Principal Security Coordinator, and in close liaison with the EMOPS Humanitarian Evidence and Learning Section, design training and learning programmes in accordance with the needs analysis and best practices to include direct training of UNICEF personnel as well as Training of Trainer programmes targeting field-based Security decision makers, Security professionals and operations managers as appropriate.
• Manage, design, develop, organize and facilitate security related learning and development activities using a variety of adult learning methodologies (workshops, distance learning, e-learning, virtual exercise, tutorials, instructor-led training) and platforms.
• Liaises closely with internal and external training organizations to determine best practices for learning and training design.
• Utilizes consistent and recognizable methodologies for the design of these programmes that will best adapt to the security needs of UNICEF at all levels.
• Determines the level of certification appropriate with each training and learning programme.
• Assesses global schedules of meetings, workshops and retreats to determine, coordinate, develop and/or facilitate the requirements for value added security learning programs.
• Develops an annual security training schedule including necessary field visits and regional training of trainers.
• Determine the budget and resource requirements for to implement the annual training schedule.

3. Development of UNICEF Security Training Packages

• Prepares dynamic and competency-based learning programmes for all UNICEF security requirements as identified in the needs assessment.
• Includes the use of appropriate training methodologies for adult learners, reference guides, practical exercise and other appropriate training methodologies and aids.
• Develop specific training required in the response to emergency crisis situations.
• Ensures the procurement of all required equipment and training aids to facilitate all training and learning programs.
• Develop training inputs to other UNICEF learning packages such as the Humanitarian Leadership Workshop, ERT learning progammes,etc.
• Develop of written materials, guides, manuals, etc. to be used for security learning development, and oversee the maintenances of learning material and the learning management system (AGORA) in order to maintain the quality and relevance of the material.
• Participates in the development of coordinated inter-agency security training strategies and policies for an efficient and effective security learning programmes.
• Represent UNICEF on the IASMN Standing Committee on Learning and Training and in any other learning related working groups.
• Liaises closely with UNDSS Training and Development Section and other UNSMS organization security training coordinators to ensure UNICEF is effectively prioritized where appropriate in interagency run training programmes.

4. Delivery of UNICEF Security Training

• With the support of Deputy Principal Security Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of appropriate competency-based security training and learning activities for: UNICEF managers with security responsibilities; UNICEF Security professionals, contracted security personnel and all personnel as required.
• Maintain updated list of certified security trainers within UNICEF, including TDC and WSAT TOT.
• In close coordination with RSAs, coordinate efficient and effective use of trainers to support UNICEF needs where relevant.
• Coordinates the requirement and deliver of all security specific training with the appropriate HQ, Regional or Country offices.
• Organizes and coordinates all venues, logistics and administrative requirements for the training and learning activities.
• Acts as resource person and/or participates as a facilitator for security training conducted by Regional or Country Offices.

5. Evaluation and Updating of UNICEF Security Training Packages

• Ensures that analysis and regular audit of all training activities and programmes is conducted.
• Ensure all UNICEF certified trainers are regularly updated on curriculum adjustments and facilitation best practices where relevant.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc post learning report and compilation of statistic as required.
• Provides advice, guidance and support on matters relating to security learning affecting all UNICEF personnel.
• Ensures feedback is received from all training delivery and is analyzed appropriately for continuous improvement to the training programmes.

6. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

• Represent UNICEF and OSC in relevant interagency and UNICEF Knowledge Management Working Groups
• Oversee the sharing of best practices related to security.
• Develop guidance and tools to support knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer amongst security decision makers, security professionals and security focal points.
• Develop internal communication products, both regular and ad hoc, to encourage sharing of experience, knowledge, and skills.
• Ensure regular update and review of relevant OSC Sharepoint pages to serve as a Knowledge Hub for the security function
• Serve as primary focal point for UNICEF SIR system to oversee technical updates and functionality of the system.
• Introduce technological innovations and approaches to security procedures and systems.
• Provide technical input to briefs, UNICEF and UNSMS policy documents, tools and other key documents.
• Organize, plan and/or implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders on security related preparedness and operations.
• Act as a focal point for queries on UNICEF security management learning and training.

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

The following minimum requirements:

• Education: An Advanced University Degree is required. *First university degree with an additional two (2) years (a total of 10 years) of relevant qualifying work experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced university degree.

• Work Experience:

  • At least eight (8) years of relevant security risk management and analysis experience including two (2) years in developing, coordinating and facilitating security learning and training curriculums is required.
  • Experience in the United Nations Security Management System is required.

• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

The following desirables:

• TDC and WSAT TOT Certifications are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is highly desirable.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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

The 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

[add the 8th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for a supervisory role].

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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 measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

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

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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