UNDP Field Security Coordination Officer Internship in Ethiopia

The Field Security Coordination Officer plays a crucial role in providing safety and security support for humanitarian operations based in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepares, reviews security management documents for the designated area of responsibility

• All aspects related to elaboration, development, implementation and updating of all mandatory documents.

2. Provides support and advice to the Area Security Coordinator and agencies of the United Nations Security

• Provides support and advice to the Area Security Coordinator and agencies of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) operating within the security area about all security-related matters, security policies and procedures.
• Serves as member of Area Security Management Team, contributing to planning, implementation, evaluation of effectiveness of security planning, security operations and implementations of measures aimed at improving staff security and conduct of UN programme activities.

 3. Monitors activities related to the implementation of the approved security measures

• Provides support to UNSMS organizations in the establishment and maintenance of a functioning Security Communications Systems to include asset and database management of Security communication systems.
• Program Management of UNDSS XB Support to the Amhara Region of Ethiopia

4. Maintains cooperation and collaborations with authorities and international institutions

• Provides security briefing, advice, and security training to UNSMS personnel and operational partners of the United Nations (such as entities under Saving Life Together framework)

5. Assists in the response to crisis events and security incidents 

• Contributing to planning, implementation, evaluation of effectiveness of security planning, security operations and implementations of measures aimed at improving staff security and conduct of UN programme activities.
• Reviews and/or supports security planning and security management documents for the assigned area as required.
• Identifies and promotes best practices.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility 

The Field Security Coordination Officer will report directly to the Chief Security Adviser. The Field Security Coordination Officer will also supervise two Field Security Assistants.

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Required Skills and Experience for Field Security Coordination Officer

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in security management, business administration, political/social science, psychology, international relations, or a related field is required. or,
• A first-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A first-level university degree may be substituted with a diploma from a police or military education institution, college or academy which is considered as equivalent to a first-level university degree.
• Certification in Security Analysis and Signal Communication is desirable.