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Especialista en Seguridad Portuaria

UNODCBuenos Aires, Argentina
Category | Grade:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:22 Jul 2026Job ID:1784888021270518Posted on:8 Jul 2026
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Overview

The volunteer supports UNODC technical assistance on port security in the Southern Cone. The role helps assess port facility protection, develop security plans, train port personnel and document project actions against transnational organised crime and drug trafficking.

Languages

Required: Spanish

Desired: English

Job Functions

  1. Safety and Security
  2. Programme and Project Management

Minimum Experience

Not listed

Salary

ARS 2,651,353 / monthly

Responsibilities

  • Support technical assistance schemes for port facility protection assessments and port risk assessments
  • Assist in developing port facility security plans and annexes for submission to competent authorities
  • Contribute to technical and methodological design of port security training processes
  • Participate in criminal justice training on detecting, investigating and prosecuting organised crime in ports
  • Prepare action plans, referral routes and coordination documents arising from project activities
  • Attend planning and follow-up meetings to keep actions aligned with initiative objectives
  • Prepare project monitoring reports documenting actions, targets and deliverables

Requirements

  • Previous experience preparing port facility protection assessments and port terminal risk assessments
  • Experience developing port facility security plans and annexes for national authority submission
  • Experience providing training for port personnel seeking Port Facility Security Officer authorisation
  • Strong drafting, reporting and document-production skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a difficult multicultural environment

Skills

Port SecurityRisk AssessmentTechnical AssistanceSecurity TrainingAction PlanningProject ReportingCriminal Justice Capacity BuildingDocument Drafting

Tools

Microsoft OfficeExcelWord

Additional info

  • Volunteer assignment via UNV
  • Benefits include international medical insurance, 2.5 vacation days per month, entry allowance, life insurance and permanent disability insurance