Senior Security Associate, G-7, FT, #137763, Gaza, State of Palestine, MENA

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.

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For every child, the right to Support

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Security Planning
• Safety and Security Services
• Security Networking
• Support in Knowledge Management and Capacity Building

How can you make a difference?  

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  Senior Security Associate, G-7 JD.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Minimum requirements

• Education: Secondary Education in any related fields.
• Work Experience: At least 7 years of relevant work experience in Security, Security Environment, Security Operations, Police Services, Military Services, Risk Management, Emergency Response, Physical Security, Incident Management, Security Coordination, Humanitarian Security.. and any other related fields.
• Skills: Strong experience in Security Planning, Security Operations, Security Networking, Risk Assessment, Emergency Response, and Capacity Building is required.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Arabic are required.

Desirables

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
• Knowledge of UN Security Experience, Security Risk Management, Physical Security, Emergency Preparedness, Incident Response, and Civil-Military Coordination will be considered 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

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