Security Specialist (P-3), FT, #88708, Nairobi - Kenya, ESAR

The Security Specialist advises and supports the Representative, Chief Field Office or Country Security Manager in fulfilling security duties and responsibilities under the UNSMS and UNICEF security policies. This role contributes to UNICEF’s mandate by enabling principled and timely delivery within acceptable levels of risk through security risk analysis, planning, preparedness, access support, incident management and implementation of appropriate risk mitigation measures. In Nairobi, the Security Specialist leads and manages a team of national security professionals to provide integrated, scalable, coordinated and responsive security support across all UNICEF offices in Nairobi, meeting the needs arising from UNICEF’s growing operational footprint, staff presence, premises, missions, events and regional programme support requirements. The Security Specialist manages and supports security activities for all UNICEF Nairobi offices and designated locations, in coordination with UNDSS, the Security Cell, other UNSMS actors and relevant partners, including under the Saving Lives Together framework. UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visitour websiteto learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to a chance. How can you make a difference? The Security Specialist at Level 3 is based in Nairobi, Kenya and supports all UNICEF offices in Nairobi, including the expanding UNICEF footprint, increasing scale and complexity of personnel presence, premises, operations, missions, partnerships and programme support functions. The Security Specialist advises and supports the Representative, Chief Field Office or Country Security Specialist in fulfilling security duties and responsibilities under the UNSMS and UNICEF security policies. This role contributes to UNICEF’s mandate by enabling principled and timely delivery within acceptable levels of risk through security risk analysis, planning, preparedness, access support, incident management and implementation of appropriate risk mitigation measures. In Nairobi, the Security Specialist leads and manages a team of national security professionals to provide integrated, scalable, coordinated and responsive security support across all UNICEF offices in Nairobi, meeting the needs arising from UNICEF’s growing operational footprint, staff presence, premises, missions, events and regional programme support requirements. The Security Specialist manages and supports security activities for all UNICEF Nairobi offices and designated locations, in coordination with UNDSS, the Security Cell, other UNSMS actors and relevant partners, including under the Saving Lives Together framework. Key duties and responsibilities: 1. Security Risk Management and Planning 2. Security Services 3. Programmatic Security Information Analysis 4. Security Networking and Partnership Building 5. Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:JD Security Specialist Level 3.pdf To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… Minimum requirements - Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in security studies, international relations, political science, criminology, emergency management, public administration, risk management, or other related fields is required.A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) combined with 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. - Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in security, global security risk management, security analysis or other related fields is required. - Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Desirables - Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. - Demonstrated international security management experience and understanding of the United Nations Security Management System is an asset. - Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter:UNICEF Values UNICEF competencies required for this post are… (1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3) Drive to achieve results for impact(4) Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6) Thinks and acts strategically(7) Works collaboratively with others(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people Familiarize yourself withour competency frameworkand its different levels. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpageAccessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, fraud, corruption and other forms of serious misconduct. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference, safeguarding and background verification checks. These checks may include verification of academic credentials and employment history, screening against relevant United Nations misconduct databases, and requests for misconduct disclosures from current and former employers, professional associations, other relevant organizations and participating organizations under inter-agency safeguarding initiatives, including the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), where applicable. Appointment, selection and continued engagement are subject to the satisfactory completion of all required checks. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information and consent to enable UNICEF to undertake t