Security Manager (Training), P-4, New York Headquarters, 6 months

Contract

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.

Salary

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

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Security

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

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.

1. Identification of UNICEF Specific Security Learning and Training Requirements
   • 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. Design of UNICEF Security Training Standards and Plans

• • Under the supervision of the Deputy Principal Security Coordinator, and in close liaison with the EMOPS Humanitarian Evidence and Learning Section, update training packages 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.
  • 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 UNICEF security requirements as identified in the needs assessment, priorities will be determined in consultation with the Deputy Principal Security Coordinator.
  • Includes the use of appropriate training methodologies for adult learners, reference guides, practical exercise and other appropriate training methodologies and aids.
  • 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, coordinate and deliver 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.
  • In close coordination with RSAs, coordinate efficient and effective use of trainers to support UNICEF needs where relevant.
  • Coordinates the requirement and delivery 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…

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) is required. Substantial relevant qualifying experience may be considered in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in security risk management and analysis experience including 2 years in developing, coordinating and facilitating security learning and training curriculums is required.
• Experience in the United Nations Security Management System is required. This must include demonstrable formal experience in all aspects of training delivery. TDC and WSAT CTC are highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) 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

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Creating and Innovating (2) Planning and Organizing (3) Applying Technical Expertise (4) Relating and Networking (5) Persuading and Influencing (6) Learning and Researching

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

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 benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. 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 promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

Remarks:

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

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

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also 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 cancelled.

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.

Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.