Field Security Adviser

Duty Station: Gaza

Deadline to apply : 31 May 2024

UN Security Council Resolution 2720(2023) mandates the establishment of a mechanism “for accelerating the provision of humanitarian relief consignments to Gaza through states which are not party to the conflict. The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) was requested by the UN Secretary-General to design, set-up, operationalise, and manage the Mechanism in support of the Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator, and in line with the Security Council Resolution 2720(2023).

Purpose and Scope of Assignment

1. Advisory and technical
2. Operations
3. Staff Development
4. Team management
5. Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

Monitoring and Progress Controls

The effective and successful achievement of results by the Field Security Adviser directly impact on the security, safety and performance of UNOPS’ Gaza personnel specifically UNHRM as well as supporting local programmes, projects and operations and therefore the organization’s credibility as an effective service provider in project services and management. This promotes the image of the office and enhances UNOPS’ competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project services in the country/region served.

Education

• Advanced university degree preferably in social or political science, law, public administration, business management or security management is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with 7 years’ relevant experience at the international level OR
• Technical/Professional Diploma in combination with 6 years of relevant, international and national experience OR
• Secondary Diploma in combination with an 11 years’ of relevant, international and national experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

b. Work Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in international security management or similar positions in which 2 years of experience in a senior command or leadership role is required.
• Previous experience in UN Missions, International Peacekeeping or Emergency Missions is required.
• Previous international experience in very high/high risk environment is required.
• Excellent skills in computer skills, including MS office, is required.
• Direct experience with the United Nations Security Management System is a strong advantage;
• experience in the ME region’ as desirable
• Previous international experience in liaising with local authority/ de-facto Authority in complex environments is an asset.
• Ability to produce Standing Operating Procedures/Security Risk Assessments/Security Plans in accordance with UNDSS methodology is an asset;

c. Language Requirements

• English fluency in writing, spoken and reading- requirement
• Arabic fluency in writing, spoken and reading- desirable