Security and Safety Mainstreaming and Programme Criticality Consultant

Contract

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Background

This position is located within the UN Women Department of Management and Administration, Office of the Security & Safety Services Section. The Security and Safety Mainstreaming and Programme Criticality Consultant reports directly to the UN Women Global Security Advisor. The role will be completed from UN Women HQ, with possible requirement for the consultant to travel. UN Women has completed the implementation of Security Mainstreaming and is now looking to identify lessons learned and implement and update changes to align with the new UN Security Management System (UNSMS) Security Risk Management (SRM) UN Occupational Health and Safety, and UN Women programmatic processes. UN Women also utilizes Programme Criticality, an UN management tool that balances risks against programme delivery, forming an essential element of due diligence, personnel response, accountabilities and duty of care to personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

In line with the approved UN Women Security & Safety Services Section Biannual Work Plan (BWP); the Security and Safety Mainstreaming and Programme Criticality Consultant, will review and update the initiative, utilizing the already developed tools and processes, whilst making as required improvements in response to organisational needs. Additionally, to ensure a coherent business process, the consultant will update and streamline the UN Women intranet portal in relation to the mainstreaming process. Lastly, the consultant will coordinate efforts with UNSMS and UN Women programme division initiatives.

The Security and Safety Mainstreaming and Programme Criticality Consultant will be responsible for:

I. The review and update of the already developed UN Women Security Mainstreaming manual, processes, communications and tools in a response to changing organisational needs or process modifications and develop and deliver educational package.

Deliverables: The Consultant will liaise with all appropriate units, divisions and sections internally, utilizing all available mediums and will coordinate the completion of the below:

• Update of information briefs, presentations, checklists etc. on security and safety mainstreaming for education sessions and meetings.
• Update of the security and safety mainstreaming process, including the integration of security and safety mainstreaming into UN Women Planning Programme and Guidance Unit, workflow and programme timeline.
• Develop and deliver educational package on Security and Safety Mainstreaming to HQ and field offices.
• Respond to enquiries with a significant understanding of security and safety mainstreaming and assist in the use and population of mainstreaming tools by all levels of personnel.
• Review and adjust mainstreaming tool process and make any ICT additions and/or upgrades required to the tools identified.
• Ensure the Security and Safety Mainstreaming process is integrated into key relevant policy and guidance documents and update relevant content.

II The reconfiguration, update and where and when necessary, population of the UN Women Security & Safety Services Section Intranet portal, to reflect the updates to the Security Mainstreaming manual, streamline business processes with implementation and access to mainstreaming tools under the guidance of the UN Women Security Advisor. Deliverables: The Consultant will liaise with all appropriate units, divisions and sections internally, utilizing all available mediums and will coordinate the completion of the below:

• Updating and understanding of Intranet portal to reflect security mainstreaming tools, policies and any other new developments for the Security & Safety Section and the UNSMS as required.

III. Ensure that UN Women Security and Safety Mainstreaming is aligned with the UNSMS, OSH and UN Women procedures and policies under the guidance of the UN Women Security Advisor.

Deliverables: The Consultant will liaise with all appropriate units, divisions and sections internally and externally, utilizing all available mediums and will coordinate the completion of the below:

• Build relationships and liaise with UNSMS and UN Women representatives on related policies and adjust the security and safety mainstreaming processes and policies to meet requirements of the UNSMS and UN Women.

  IV. The review and update of the already developed UN Women ‘Programme Criticality’ Manual

Deliverables: The Consultant will liaise with all appropriate units, divisions and sections internally, utilizing all available mediums and will coordinate the completion of the below:

• Review and update the UN Women Programme Criticality Manual utilising ICT software to develop graphics and visual elements.
• Liase with relevant persons, including programme units and security personnel, to educate relevant personnel to use of the Programme Criticality Tool.
• Ensure that the updated manual is widely distributed in the organisation, utilising all forms of relevant internal communication methods, including, but not limited to developing intranet pages and writing internal newsletter articles.<
• Develop of information briefs, presentations, checklists etc. on Programme Criticality for education sessions and meetings.
• Coordinate with country and regional offices to develop training material on Programme Criticality.Respond to enquiries with a significant understanding of the Programme Criticality process and assist in the use and population of the tools in all UN Women programme efforts.
• Ensure the Programme Criticality tool is integrated into key relevant policy and guidance documents and update relevant content.
• Develop and manage relevant Intranet pages to support training material.

All deliverables will be completed concurrently within a 6–12-month time-frame.

Competencies

Professionalism: operational knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to security and safety mainstreaming and programme criticality; knowledge of the already established UN Women concept and format is an advantage. Ability to identify issues, analyse and participate in the resolution of obstacles that may impede the roll-out strategy. Has the ability to conduct data collection using various methods, apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan of work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and achievements, just persistence and overcomes challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Communication: possesses good communication skills spoken and written, including the ability to draft/edit in a clear concise style. Has in-depth experience with making presentations including workshops, chairing meetings, drafting official documents and intranet development.

Planning and organizing: is able to plan and organize work to meet imposed deadlines, conflicting priorities, changes in focus; working under pressure, using resources and time efficiently to ensure the completion of deliverables. Must demonstrate the ability to act independently whilst delivering within the scope of security mainstreaming with restricted managerial oversight.

Required Skills and Experience

University degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree) in security risk management, international relations or media/communications, security information management, political science, social sciences or related field. A knowledge of the United Nations Security Management System is an asset.

Knowledge of security and safety mainstreaming processes and programme criticality process is required.

For the post advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of other UN official languages is an advantage.

Language Requirements:

• Written and oral fluency in English is required

Knowledge of another UN official working language is an asset.