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About UNDSS
The United Nations Department of Safety and Security leads, supports and oversees the United Nations Security Management System worldwide. It applies security risk management so UN programmes and activities can operate safely and effectively in complex environments. UNDSS provides trusted security leadership and solutions, including threat analysis, security coordination, training, crisis support and advice to UN decision makers. It is present in 131 countries where the UN operates.
- Established
- 2005
- Global Presence
- 131 countries where the UN operates
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Countries with active UNDSS vacancies right now.
Working with UNDSS
Working at UNDSS means enabling UN teams to stay and deliver when security risks are high or changing. Careers span security risk management, threat and information analysis, field coordination, crisis and incident management, training, premises security, operations and administration. Staff work with designated officials, UN entities and local counterparts to turn assessments into workable measures. The role demands calm judgement, discretion and disciplined communication because security advice shapes whether programmes can continue safely.
Why Work at UNDSS?
Enable essential programmes to operate
Turn security analysis and coordination into practical conditions for humanitarian, development and peace work.
Work at the centre of risk decisions
Advise leaders and colleagues through changing threats, incidents and crisis-management situations.
Build expertise across 131 countries
Contribute to a global security-management system with country-specific operational responsibility.
How to Apply for UNDSS Jobs
Once you find a suitable UNDSS vacancy on IGO Jobs or the UN Careers Portal, submit your application through the official United Nations recruitment system. Below is a guide on how to apply.
Official UNDSS application route ↗1Search for UNDSS and the security job family
Use UN Careers and search **Department of Safety and Security** in the Department/Office field. Also check the job family, level and duty station carefully: UNDSS work may be based in a country office, a regional function or headquarters, and each has different operational requirements.
2Read the security context before tailoring
Study the organizational setting, reporting line and responsibilities. Distinguish a field security, coordination, information analysis, training or premises-security post. Tailor examples to its country context, risk-management duties and the specific partners or staff population named in the notice.
3Complete the official Inspira application
Select **Apply Now**, log in to Inspira and complete the online application, including employment history, education, languages and vacancy questions. Present credentials, security experience and duty history accurately. Upload only what the live announcement requests and submit before its stated deadline.
4Prepare for security-focused selection steps
After applying, monitor the email linked to your Inspira account. Shortlisted candidates may be assessed through written, technical or competency-based methods. Prepare examples showing judgement under pressure, risk analysis, liaison, reporting, training and clear advice without exposing sensitive operational information.
UNDSS Market Insights
Current vacancy activity and the career areas represented across active UNDSS listings.
Active jobs
3
Added this month
3
+3 vs last monthTypical posting age
16 days
Most active month
August
Least active month
August
Most active duty station
Dhaka
Based on IGO Jobs internal index data. See methodology and sources.
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Frequently asked questions about UNDSS careers
Where do I apply for UNDSS jobs?+
Apply through UN Careers and Inspira. Search for Department of Safety and Security in the Department/Office field, then open the complete notice before selecting Apply Now. The live job opening defines the grade, country or office, eligibility, required documents and deadline; UNDSS’s public website is not an application portal.
What does UNDSS do?+
UNDSS provides leadership, operational support and oversight for the United Nations Security Management System. It uses security risk management to enable UN programmes and activities, especially in complex environments. Its work includes security coordination, analysis, training, crisis support, protective measures and advice to UN leadership and country-level decision makers.
Where does UNDSS operate?+
UNDSS states that it is present in 131 countries where the United Nations operates. The Department’s global remit does not make every role international or deployable: some posts are national professional, General Service or country-specific. Read the duty-station, travel, language and eligibility sections of the actual vacancy.
What experience matters in an UNDSS application?+
The requirement is position-specific, but strong evidence is concrete: risk assessment, incident response, security coordination, analysis, liaison, training or operational planning in a relevant context. Explain your decisions, partners and outcomes while respecting confidentiality. Do not claim crisis or field experience that is not fully supported by your record.