Security Associate (Data Management & Coordination)

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Overview

Support data management, analysis, coordination, and reporting for security operations.

You have:

• Prior work experience in a UN agency, NGO, or international environment with large multicultural teams is essential.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with data tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar) an asset.
• No prior experience as a security or safety personnel is required.

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

UNICEF promotes the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, advocacy, and operations. The equity strategy, which focuses on the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. In Nigeria, UNICEF works across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to support government and partners in addressing multiple deprivations affecting children — including access to health, education, protection, and safe environments. The Nigeria Country Office operates in a complex environment marked by diverse humanitarian, security, and socio-economic challenges that impact programme delivery and staff safety nationwide. The UNICEF Security Section provides technical guidance, coordination, and analysis to strengthen safety and security of UNICEF footprint, and operational support across all locations. The section ensures compliance with the UN Security Management System and supports offices in maintaining safe and effective operations. Under the direct supervision of the Security Officer, the UN Volunteer will serve as Security Associate, supporting the section with data management, information analysis, planning, reporting, mapping and coordination of training and activities. This role will help enhance data-driven decision-making, improve security information flow, and strengthen security coordination across UNICEF offices nationwide.

Under the direct supervision of the Security Officer and in close coordination with Operations, People & Culture, Security Team, including the Security Focal Points across the office the UN Volunteer Security Associate will be responsible for:

Data and Analysis • Collect, validate, and organize data from multiple sources (incident reports, media updates, field missions, etc.) • Assist the draft of security reports, input data, maps, locations details etc. • Maintain an updated database of security incidents, staff movements, and programme access data. • Produce regular analytical dashboards, charts, and summary reports for management. • Support the preparation of security briefings, presentations, stats and infographics. Coordination and Knowledge Management • Assist the coordination of security related missions, training and operations with FOs, including logistics, correspondence and follow up actions. • Maintain a centralized knowledge repository (shared drive, Teams, etc.) for security documentation and updates. • Track action points and follow up with relevant sections on implementation. • Support the organization of meetings, training, and workshops (logistics, documentation, scheduling, etc.)

Administrative and Operational Support • Provide administrative support for procurement, travel, missions and other operational needs of the Security Section. • Support onboarding of new security focal points or consultants. • Ensure smooth flow of communication and timely information sharing within the section.

Communication and Engagement • Draft and edit correspondence, training materials, and internal updates from the Security Section. • Contribute to fostering a positive, collaborative team culture.

Builds and maintains partnerships Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness Drive to achieve results for impact Innovates and embraces change Manages ambiguity and complexity Thinks and acts strategically Works collaboratively with others

-Data management, coordination, administration and project support. -Strong analytical and organizational skills, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities. -Experience with data tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar) an asset. -Prior work experience in a UN agency, NGO, or international environment with large multicultural teams is essential. Previous experience working with security, operations, planning & monitoring teams preferred. *Prior experience as a security or safety personnel is not needed.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

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Added 6 months ago - Updated 5 months ago - Source: unv.org