Regional Security Advisor (P-5), FT, #00117053, Regional Services Div, Office of the Reg Director, Panama City
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Office (LACRO), headquartered in Panama City, Panama, provides strategic leadership and technical guidance to UNICEF Country Offices across the region, supporting efforts to advance the rights and well-being of every child.
Job Purpose
The Regional Security Advisor (RSA) reports to the Regional Director (RD) and is responsible for advising the RD and UNICEF Representatives in the region on their security duties and responsibilities in accordance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems. The role enables the conduct of UNICEF activities while ensuring the security of personnel, premises, and assets. The RSA manages security activities in support of the Regional Office, collaborating closely with all Section Chiefs, CO Senior Management, UNDSS C/SAs, and other security personnel in the region. This position provides independent security advice on UNICEF operations within the region, based in Panama City, Panama, with frequent travel to UNICEF Country Offices in the LAC region.
Responsibilities
The Regional Security Advisor (RSA) is accountable for advising the Regional Director (RD) and UNICEF Representatives on security matters, ensuring compliance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems to facilitate UNICEF's operations while safeguarding personnel, premises, and assets. Key responsibilities include Security Coordination, Security Risk Management and Analysis, Security Planning, and Crisis Management. The RSA will also be responsible for Compliance Monitoring and Training activities related to security within the region. This role involves managing security activities on behalf of the RD, fostering close collaboration with Country Office Senior Management, UNDSS C/SAs, and other regional security personnel. The position requires frequent travel to UNICEF Country Offices across the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region to provide on-site support and guidance.
Work Experience
A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in security risk management within an international context is required. Demonstrated experience in supervising people is also required.
Skills
Security Risk Management, Security Planning, Crisis Management, Compliance Monitoring, Training, Supervising People, International Security Management, UN Security Management System, Risk Prevention, Conflict Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Diplomatic Studies