Security Coordination Officer

About the role

The Security Coordination Officer is based in Bogotá within the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC), in the UNDSS Integrated Security Workforce (ISW). The incumbent reports to the Chief Security Adviser / Chief Security Officer (CSA/CSO) and works on security risk management, security policy and procedures, crisis readiness and preparedness.

Key responsibilities

• Support the CSA/CSO and serve as the Security Professional for all security matters for the UNVMC headquarters in Bogotá and coordination with the ISW at regional level.
• Serve on the area Security Management Team and chair the area Security Cell, building consensus for security operations and initiatives.
• Forecast the evolving security environment and support planning of UN security and operational responses, and develop inclusive risk management strategies.
• Prepare, review and implement security planning and risk management documents, provide written analysis of security trends and incident reporting, and advise line managers on security.
• Oversee security-related projects, monitor preparedness and compliance, and strengthen communication with UN system organizations and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with NGOs, diplomatic missions and host government representatives, and support security training and security surveys and assessments.
• Maintain the Security Communication System and take part in budget, finance and logistical planning for the security office.
• Lead and manage the security team, the ISW Safety and Security Support Section, the Security Training Unit, the Special Investigations Unit and fire safety and administrative personnel, including Pass & ID coordination.
• Ensure mainstreaming of gender, diversity and inclusion in security work and people-centred risk management.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in a relevant field, or a first-level degree plus two years of qualifying experience; a police or military academy diploma may substitute the advanced degree with four additional years of experience.
• UndSS certification in the Security Certification Programme (SCP) or Security Analysis Process Practice (SAPP) course.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in security, risk or emergency management, including two years managing security operations and one year in field security operations in a conflict or post-conflict environment.
• Experience in planning, designing, implementing or reviewing risk mitigation measures in insecure environments; UN security risk management experience is desirable.
• English and Spanish at UN Level III reading, writing and listening, and UN Level II speaking.
• Rostered candidates only; the appointment is for an initial period of one year and is limited to the UNVMC.