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Office/Unit/Project Description
The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) aims to ensure the safety and security of the United Nations (UN) by providing security leadership and solutions.
UNDSS provides security expertise to all United Nations Security Management System entities, to enable the planning and safe conduct of mandates, missions, activities and programmes of the United Nations system, while ensuring the safety and security of personnel and the security of United Nations premises and assets.
The security risk assessment is the process that helps the organization to identify, analyse, and implement security controls in the workplace. The evaluation and analysis of threats and risks to the UN, allows to provide timely and effective responds to those threats.
Therefore, the analysis capabilities of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) in order to reduce the risks, it is deemed crucial, functioning as an early warning mechanism for the whole UNSMS in Honduras, providing analytical support to AFP and acting as a cross-departmental asset.
Duties and Responsibilities
The main functions that the Security Assistantt will perform support the following results:
Institutional Arrangement
The position is an interagency financed post, and functions under the direct supervision of the Security Adviser of the United Nations Department for Safety and Security (UNDSS) in Honduras.
Competencies Core Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies) Thematic Area Name Definition Business Management CommunicationAbilit to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through
written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication
methods depending on the audience
Digital & Innovation Data analysis Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data (including Real-Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making Administration & Operations Documents and records management Overall document (hard or electronic) management; registry and retention policy including storing and archiving Security Services Security advice, planning and coordination Ability to provide with authoritative advice and guidance on security management, plan and coordinate security activities Security information management Analytical capabilities to process diverse security information and develop recommendations Security incident management & monitoring Ability to provide adequate response to security incidents/events Security policy awareness & implementation Knowledge of security policy concepts and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations Required Skills and Experience Min. Education requirements-Secundary Education
-A first-level university degree (in security management, information management or political/social science or international relations with focus on security management) in combination with 2 years of qualifying experience may be accepted. Min. years of relevant work experience
-At least 5 years of experience in positions related to security.
-Experience working in international organizations such as the UN is desirable.
-Experiencie in the field of data analysis. Required skills
-Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and database management.
-Use of Excel.
-Understanding and using the Power BI tool.
-Knowledge/use of statistical packages.
-Ability to analyze large volumes of data, identify patterns and trends relevant to security.
-Ability to identify and understand complex information and transform it into useful knowledge. Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section -Complementary studies in data analysis, computer systems, and/or formal certification training in a recognized military or police academy are also valued. Required Language(s)
-Spanish - fluent to work reading, writing, listening and dialogue.
-English - advance to work reading, writing, listening and dialogue. Professional Certificates Disclaimer
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Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
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