Security Manager, (P-4), FT, #107113, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ESAR, (For Non-Ethiopian Nationals only)
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF Ethiopia advances the rights and well-being of every child, focusing on the most vulnerable.
Job Purpose
The Security Manager reports to the Country Representative and has a technical reporting line to the Regional Security Adviser. The role is to advise and support the Representative in fulfilling their security responsibilities according to the UN Security Management System and UNICEF's Framework of Accountability. The Security Manager leads and manages security activities to protect UNICEF personnel, eligible family members, premises, assets, programmes, and operations throughout Ethiopia. This includes providing independent security advice to the Representative and the Country Management Team, ensuring that the Representative retains accountability for security matters within the Country Office. The position is crucial for enabling safe and effective programme implementation in a dynamic and complex environment.
Responsibilities
The Security Manager serves as the principal security adviser to the Representative and provides strategic advice to the Country Management Team (CMT) on security risks and responsibilities. They support and review Security Risk Management (SRM) processes, including ad hoc assessments, and advise on UNICEF’s position regarding proposed security risk-management measures. The role involves managing the implementation and monitoring of approved measures and assisting UNDSS as appropriate, participating in the Security Cell and attending Security Management Team meetings. The Security Manager leads the implementation and monitoring of approved security risk management measures (SRMM), UNICEF Security plans, and other security-related preparedness and contingency arrangements across the Country Office and field locations, while maintaining required security documentation, incident reporting, and compliance monitoring. They monitor and analyze security risks affecting personnel, assets, and programmes, oversee security operations and risk management across duty stations, and ensure personnel receive security updates, training, and emergency guidance. The role includes managing security communications and emergency response systems, conducting residential security assessments, overseeing security contractors, and leading the Country Office security function, including supervision and performance management of security personnel. Furthermore, the Security Manager provides forward-looking security analysis and advice to enable programme implementation, humanitarian access, and informed management decision-making, ensuring security risk considerations are integrated into programme strategy, planning, and operations. They also maintain partnerships with UN, NGO, diplomatic, and local security counterparts, representing UNICEF in relevant inter-agency security forums and coordinating effectively with UNDSS and other security entities.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in security management, preferably within the UN system, other international organizations, or NGOs. Experience in complex and high-risk environments is essential. Experience in programme support and security risk management is also required.
Skills
Security Risk Management, Security Analysis, Emergency Preparedness, Incident Reporting, UN Security Management System (UNSMS), UNICEF Security Framework, Programme Security Integration, Inter-agency Coordination, Security Networking, Leadership, Communication, Problem-Solving