Security Officer, NO2, 364 day, Gaziantep, Turkey, MENA

Contract

This is a NO-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-2 contracts.

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, Inclusion

In the early hours of Monday 6 February 2023, an earthquake with a 7.8 magnitude, was reported 23 km East of Nurdag, Turkiye. The location is approximately 28 km northwest of Gaziantep which also affects heavily North West Syria. Tens of thousands of men, women and children have lost their lives and many more are injured in Turkiye and Syria. Hundreds of thousands have sought shelter in public buildings, schools, hospitals, sports halls and other communal centres. Thousands of buildings have been destroyed and health, water, educational and electricity facilities have been damaged and/or destroyed.

In the aftermath of a disaster, the security related matters and proper coordination is critical to ensure staff security, Programmatic Security Information Analysis are in place.

How can you make a difference?

As a Security Officer, you will be reporting to the Head of Office****, with a technical reporting line to the Regional Security Adviser (RSA) in Amman, Jordan. You will be responsible for advising the Head of Office on their security duties and responsibilities in accordance with the UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems. You will provide professional technical, operational and administrative assistance to the Supervisor to manage a range of activities on security planning, management and risk assessments to ensure the security of UNICEF personnel and safeguarding of UNICEF premises and assets at the duty station.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Security Risk Management and Planning
2. Providing security services, such as monitoring security & staff situations.
3. Programmatic Security Information Analysis
4. Security Networking and Partnership Building
5. Knowledge management and capacity building

For full details on the key functions/accountabilities, please hold Ctrl and double click on the following link: Security Officer NOB TA updated.pdf

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have the below requirement:

1. 1. Education****:

A University degree in a discipline related to security management, international studies or security analysis.

2. 2. Work Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of experience in a security management related environment including security analysis. Demonstrated understanding of the United Nations Security Management System and/or experience at the international level with an international agency or corporation on security planning and management is desirable.

3. 3. Language Proficiency:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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

UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

1. Builds and maintains partnerships. (1)
2. Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness. (1)
3. Drive to achieve results for impact. (1)
4. Innovates and embraces change. (1)
5. Manages ambiguity and complexity. (1)
6. Thinks and acts strategically. (1)
7. Works collaboratively with others. (1)

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

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. A diverse and inclusive workforce is part of UNICEF’s DNA

| UNICEF Careers, irrespective of their race\ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a Compensation, benefits and wellbeing | UNICEF Careers including parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation for job candidates and personnel with disabilities | UNICEF Careers, UNCIEF 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. All selected candidates will, therefore, 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.

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

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Remarks:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). 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 medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period of time for any reason.