Security Officer (NO-2), FT, #00138797, Caracas
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them reach their full potential. We are committed to promoting the rights of every child, viewing it as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development, fostering a sense of purpose while serving children and communities globally. We embrace diversity and offer competitive compensation and benefits.
Job Purpose
The Security Officer, reporting to the Representative, provides essential technical, operational, and administrative support for managing security planning, risk assessments, and overall security operations. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety and security of all personnel and their eligible family members stationed at the duty station. Additionally, the officer is responsible for safeguarding UNICEF's premises, assets, and resources against potential threats. The position involves proactive security risk management, developing and implementing safety and security services, fostering strong security networking and partnerships, and contributing to innovation, knowledge management, and capacity-building initiatives within the security domain. The ultimate goal is to maintain a secure environment conducive to UNICEF's mission delivery.
Responsibilities
The Security Officer is accountable for comprehensive security risk management and planning, including conducting thorough risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing security plans to address emerging threats. This role involves providing direct safety and security services, ensuring the well-being of personnel and dependents, and protecting UNICEF assets. A key aspect is establishing and maintaining robust security networking and partnership building with local authorities, UN agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to enhance the overall security posture. The officer will also be responsible for innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building, which includes developing and delivering security training programs and supporting emergency preparedness and response efforts. This includes preparing clear security incident reports, related documentation, and contributing to the continuous improvement of security protocols and procedures to ensure a safe and secure working environment for all UNICEF staff and operations in the duty station.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in global security risk management and/or security analysis is required.
Skills
Security risk assessment, Threat analysis, Security incident reporting, Security training development, Capacity building, Emergency planning support, Security networking, Partnership building, Knowledge management, UN Security Management System understanding