Security Specialist

The Security Specialist P3 based in Pemba, Mozambique, provides security risk analysis, operational advice, access support, and incident management to safeguard UNICEF personnel, premises, and assets. The role supports safe and continuous programme delivery in northern Mozambique and across the country as needed.

Responsibilities

• Advise UNICEF leadership on security responsibilities and support security risk management processes.
• Maintain key security documentation and ensure compliance with UN and UNICEF security policies and procedures.
• Monitor the security situation and provide operational security support for UNICEF activities.
• Lead incident response and preparedness actions.
• Ensure staff are informed, trained and equipped to operate safely.
• Provide analysis on security dynamics, access constraints and contextual developments to support programme planning and decision making.
• Maintain coordination with UNDSS, UN agencies, authorities, NGO partners and other security actors to strengthen information sharing and operational continuity.
• Promote practical tools, learning and capacity building initiatives to strengthen security preparedness and knowledge sharing across UNICEF and partner teams.

Requirements

• Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Criminology, Political Science, Public Administration, International Development, Security Studies, International Relations, Risk Management, Security Risk Management, Conflict Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Diplomatic Studies, Conflict and Security or related fields is required.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Security, Security Risk Management, Security Operations, Incident Response, Access Management, Humanitarian Security, Security Analysis or related fields is required.
• Demonstrated experience in decision-making, change management, risk planning, security documentation, security reporting, and security training is required.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in UN security, international security, humanitarian emergencies, conflict-affected environments, and humanitarian negotiations is highly desirable.
• Prior professional experience in Mozambique is highly desirable.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is desirable.

Skills

• Security Risk Management
• Security Operations
• Incident Response
• Access Management
• Humanitarian Security
• Security Analysis
• Decision Making
• Change Management
• Risk Planning
• Security Documentation
• Security Reporting
• Security Training
• International Security
• Humanitarian Negotiations
• Conflict Analysis
• Security Risk Assessment
• Security Operations Advice
• UN Security System

Languages

English