Security Assistant, (G-5) at UNICEF

Purpose for the job:

Under the direct supervision of the Security Officer, and in collaboration with other Abuja based team members, the Security Assistant provides technical, operational, and administrative support to strengthen country-level security planning, coordination, reporting, and compliance. The role also supports the effective implementation of the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) and UNICEF security policies, with a particular focus on Abuja-based operations and country-office support to field locations.

The incumbent is expected to carry out assigned duties in strict compliance with UN security frameworks and relevant procedures,

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

• Security Reporting – incidents, weekly, stats etc.
• Safety and Security Support Services
• Security Networking & Liaison – Security Forces, UNAFPs, Partners etc.
• Knowledge Management, Training & Compliance Support

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

• Completion of secondary education, supplemented by relevant technical/military/police courses and/or university courses in a relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a security related environment is required.
• Demonstrated experience in armed conflict environments is highly desirable, knowledge of North-Eastern Nigerian’s context is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language(Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba) is an asset.

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…

• Builds and maintains partnerships (1)
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (1)
• Drive to achieve results for impact (1)
• Innovates and embraces change (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)
• Thinks and acts strategically (1)
• Works collaboratively with others (1)