Senior Security Associate, G-7, FT, #137763, Gaza, State of Palestine, MENA

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development in a passionate and inclusive culture.

Job Purpose

The Senior Security Associate in Gaza plays a crucial role in supporting the safety and security of UNICEF personnel, assets, and operations within a highly complex and volatile environment. This position contributes to effective security planning, field coordination, and programme implementation in a dynamic humanitarian context. The role involves supporting security risk management, operational security, humanitarian access, emergency preparedness, incident response, physical security, and civil-military coordination across East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza.

Responsibilities

The Senior Security Associate is accountable for supporting security planning, including risk assessments and the development of security plans. They will provide safety and security services, ensuring the well-being of personnel and the protection of assets. This includes monitoring the security environment, implementing security measures, and responding to incidents. The role involves developing and maintaining security networking with relevant stakeholders, including UN agencies, NGOs, and local authorities, to facilitate information sharing and coordination. Additionally, the Associate will support knowledge management and capacity building initiatives, contributing to the overall security awareness and preparedness of the UNICEF team in the State of Palestine. This includes assisting in the delivery of security training and providing guidance on security protocols.

Work Experience

At least 7 years of relevant work experience in Security, Security Environment, Security Operations, Police Services, Military Services, Risk Management, Emergency Response, Physical Security, Incident Management, Security Coordination, or Humanitarian Security.

Skills

Security Planning, Security Operations, Security Networking, Risk Assessment, Emergency Response, Capacity Building, Security Risk Management, Physical Security, Incident Response, Civil-Military Coordination

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