Security and Safety Specialist

Advise UN Women offices and security personnel across Africa on risk management, compliance and operational safety. The specialist assesses threats and premises, manages security plans and incident reporting, supports crisis readiness, builds security networks and delivers specialised training.

Department: Division of Finance and Administration

• Advise country, multi-country and regional offices on security and safety risks
• Assess threats, duty stations, premises and equipment and recommend mitigation measures
• Coordinate with government, United Nations and non-State security networks
• Maintain security plans, personnel lists, warden systems and communication trees
• Monitor compliance with security risk-management measures and action plans
• Report incidents and prepare risk assessments, briefings and analytical products
• Design and deliver security, safety, business-continuity and occupational-health training
• Manage security workplans, budgets, compliance funds and expenditure reporting

• Master’s degree in security management, business administration, leadership, political or social science, psychology, international relations or a related field, or an accepted first-level degree or senior command qualification with additional qualifying experience
• At least five years of progressively responsible security experience, including two years at international level
• Experience conducting security or safety risk assessments as part of operational planning
• Fluency in English

• This temporary appointment runs through 30 November 2026
• Mission travel may be required across Africa and internationally