Safety and Security Advisor, P5 at

3 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya UNAIDS Full time

UNAIDS is leading the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Since the first cases of HIV were reported more than 35 years ago, 78 million people have become infected with HIV and 35 million have died from AIDS-related illnesses

Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the supervision of and in accordance with priorities and workplans established with Director, People Management, the incumbent has overall responsibility for:

Provide advice and guidance to the UNAIDS Executive Director and senior management on security matters, keeping them abreast on security management issues and risks, and establishing an early warning system as appropriate;
Provide authoritative guidance to Regional Support Team (RST) Directors, UNAIDS Country Directors (UCDs), UNAIDS Country Managers (UCMs), and UNAIDS Country Offices (UCOs) on security issues and crisis preparedness, including relevant risk analyses on the security situation pertaining to a country or a region; ensuring they are aware that they must participate in the Security Management Team (SMT) and comply fully with UN security policies and procedures as applicable;
Undertake field missions to advise UCOs and RSTs in security matters and in response to emergency situations, in close collaboration with other UN bodies and UNDSS; make crucial assessments for decision-making at the highest level;
Develop and implement (or facilitate implementation of) effective security policies and procedures to improve the security and safety standards of UNAIDS field staff, as well as develop and oversee occupational health and safety strategies, and monitor and report on compliance;
Coordinate and spearhead the mobilization of resources to aid country offices in the implementation of security requirements;
Oversee and technically approve security expenditures in HQ, RSTs and UCOs;
Represent UNAIDS and serve as a member of the Inter Agency Security Management Network (IASMN ), (UN) Occupational Health and Safety Committees and other senior level forums;
Strengthen partnerships and work in close collaboration with United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and other members of the IASMN, as well as support the Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security in the discharge of his/her responsibilities;

Lead all aspects of the UNAIDS staff safety and security learning chapter, from conceptualization through implementation of security and OHS training packages and briefings to ensure that all UNAIDS staff and their recognized dependants are aware of security training requirements; lead or facilitate in-house training with managers and staff.

Manage the design, the implementation and monitoring of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) measures adopted by UNAIDS;

Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to minimise occupational health and safety problems, accidents and injuries and produce reports on the UNAIDS global OHS situation.

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Essential:

Advanced university degree at the Master's level, in public or business administration, social or political sciences, international relations, government or law, or military academy degree.

For internal applicants only, first university degree and 2 years of relevant work experience.

Competencies:
UNAIDS Values

Commitment to the AIDS response
Integrity
Respect for diversity

Core competencies

Working in teams
Communicating with impact
Applying expertise
Delivering results
Driving change and innovation
Being accountable

Managerial competencies:
Leading Teams
Building Relationships and Networks
Developing and Empowering Others
Managing Performance and Resources
Vision and Strategic Thinking
Exercising Sound Judgement

Experience:

Essential:

At least ten years relevant professional experience in security management at both national and international levels, with relevant military or police service.


Desirable:
Military or police service in an international development context

Languages:

Essential:
Excellent knowledge of English and French.

Desirable:
Knowledge of additional UN official languages.

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