Job Opportunity in UNICEF

Job Opportunity in UNICEF

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Industry:

N.G.O./Social Services

Category:

Security

Total Position:

1

Job Type:

TA (Temporary Appointment)

Department:

UNICEF

Job Location:

Karachi

Gender:

Doesn't Matter

Minimum Education:

Masters

Degree Title:

Advance University degree with focus on Analysis management and/or financial mathematical related disciplines (risk management, business administration; political/social science; psychology; international relations). Recognized training in Security Management.

Career Level:

NOC

Minimum Experience:

5 Years(Five ears of progressively responsible experience in security analysis and information management, ideally within the UN security management system. Previous experience in a recognized police or military, alternatively in companies providing security-related services. Experience in high risk environments required. Proven take record of Analytical work, technical database management skills as well as power point and other presentation format software skills. Very strong reporting skills and proven skills in stakeholder and team management.)

Salary Range:

PKR. 250,000 to 300,000/Month

Work Permit:

Pakistan

Apply By:

Jul 31, 2014

Posted On:

Jul 17, 2014

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POST

Under the general supervision the Security Advisor, Islamabad and in close coordination with the Chief of Field Office and Polio Team Leader, the position will be responsible for supporting the Polio eradication campaign in Karachi by providing quality analysis of security situation relevant to the Polio Programme, which is currently under threat. This post will also be working closely with provincial Polio as well as security team for the smooth enablement of the Programme in Karachi.

JOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Information Collection:

1. Stay well-informed with political, security, and economic developments in the province with more focus on Karachi.
2. Liaise and work closely with UNICEF Security, UNDSS and other important security stake holders in government.
3. Monitor security management and Polio - related research and publications.
4. Travel to the field as needed. This may be in support of polio programme, or participating in UN-led security assessments—sometimes to remote and/or high-risk areas.

Information Management & Coordination:

1. Create and manage a security incident database of polio programme and produce regular reports, document and analyze trends in security incidents pertaining to polio programme.
2. Conduct GIS analysis of security trends and develop subsequent mapping products.
3. Support the UNICEF Security in providing analytical content for regular security updates and advisories on threats pertaining to polio eradication programme.
4. Manage security database by using existing software developed by UNICEF Security team and update as and when incident happens and same to be used for ready reference for UNICEF Management.
5. Assist and support UNICEF Security team in making security plans, travel modalities and threat/risk assessments for polio programme.
6. Develop and standardize “good practice” checklists for priority threats and share relevant security resources.

Communication:

1. Give security briefings to the polio team in the province in weekly team meetings as often as necessary and ensure information is disseminated to relevant stakeholders.
2. Help to ensure that all polio team in the province is updated with the security situation and threats to the programme and with the required input from UNICEF Security, polio team is aware of the security protocols.
3. Represent in the government meetings on polio security.
4. Represent in the provincial UN security cell meetings.

Partnership:

1. Support the Polio team leader to ensure effective collaboration between UNICEF, WHO and government, on security-related issues.
2. Develop and maintain productive relationships with key individuals in relevant government departments and Security officers of UN Agencies/Funds/Programs (AFPs), and other relevant individuals (private security companies, regional analysts, researchers, journalists, etc.) as appropriate.

9. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Required Skills

LANGUAGES 

Fluency in English required. Knowledge of the local language of the duty station an asset. 

COMPETENCIES 

i) Core Values (Required)
• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
• Communication
• Working with People
• Drive for Results 

iii) Functional Competencies (Required)
• Analyzing
• Applying Technical Expertise
• Leading and Supervising
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Planning and Organizing 

iv) Technical Knowledge
a) Specific Technical Knowledge Required (for the job)
(Technical knowledge requirements specific to the job can be added here as required.) 

• Specialized knowledge to perform the administrative service management functions of the job at competent level. (UNICEF security manuals)
• Security Handbook.
• UNICEF Mid-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP) as it relates to administrative service management.
• Knowledge of the global commitment on aid effectiveness, including the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness, the Accra Agenda for Action as well as knowledge of the Global Programme Partnerships (GPPs). 

Common Technical Knowledge Required 

• Principles of office management, operations management, programme management and administration.
• Administrative service management's goals, visions, positions, policies, and strategies
• Information and Communication Technology administration.
• Supply operations, logistics and purchasing administration.
• Rights-based and Results-based management and programming approach in UNICEF.
• UNICEF emergency programme policies, goals, strategies, approaches and procedures.
• Gender equality and diversity awareness
c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job)
• UN policies and strategy to address issues in harmonization of administrative service management and operations in the common system.
• UNICEF positions about UN common approaches to administrative service management and operations issues.
• UN security guidelines.
• Government regulations and laws in the locality pertinent to administrative service management and operation. i) Core Values. 

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