SECURITY COORDINATION OFFICER

Organizational Context

The United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) provides support to various Haitian security forces and international bodies, including the Gang Suppression Force, BINUH, Haitian National Police, and OAS. The Security Coordination Officer is part of the UN Security Management Team, contributing to security plans for personnel, assets, and operations in Port-au-Prince, reporting to the Chief Security Adviser.

Job Purpose

The Security Coordination Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring security and contingency plans to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel, assets, and operations in Haiti. This involves maintaining communication with security entities, assessing local security conditions, advising on potential threats, and evaluating evacuation routes and resources. The role also includes managing office security, residential security measures, and coordinating with authorities during emergencies. The officer will investigate security incidents, potentially manage guard forces and protection details, and conduct security training for staff, contributing to the overall security framework within the mission.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and update security and contingency plans for the mission area. Maintain communication with security focal points and agencies to ensure coordination. Assess local security conditions, identify trends, and advise UN staff on potential threats. Evaluate and ensure the availability of evacuation routes and resources for emergencies. Oversee office security, including physical inspections and access control. Provide guidance on residential security measures. Liaise with authorities and international organizations during natural disasters. Ensure the functionality of emergency communication systems. Investigate security-related incidents involving UN personnel. Manage guard forces and support protection details when required. Conduct security training for staff on security management systems and personal security awareness. Perform other assigned duties.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressive experience in military, police, or security management is required (seven years with a first-level degree). Experience in UN operations planning and information management is essential. Experience managing security units in a UN field operation or similar international organization is desirable. International exposure is also desirable.

Skills

Professionalism, Security Management, Communication, Planning and Organizing, Knowledge of security challenges in post-conflict environments, Ability to manage diverse security units, Gender mainstreaming, Information Management, UN Operations Planning.

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