Security Coordination Officer

UN Atlas; Bogotá; Hybrid; COP 80,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Job summary

United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) seeks a Security Coordination Officer to assist the Chief Security Adviser/Chief Security Officer in implementing UNSMS across the Mission headquarters in Bogota.

The role involves coordinating with the Integrated Security Workforce to forecast security environments, develop risk strategies, and ensure security is integrated into all UN activities and programs.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (security management, administration, political science, law).
• Minimum seven years of progressive security/risk management experience.
• Experience in security operations management and international field security operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Security Adviser/Chief Security Officer in UNSMS matters.
• Chair the Security Cell and coordinate with the ISW to manage security risk.
• Prepare, review, and implement security planning documents and risk-based solutions.
• Provide analysis and incident reporting; advise on security integration into UN activities.
• Oversee security projects, monitor preparedness and compliance, and manage security team.

Skills

Security risk management

Crisis preparedness

Policy development

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in security management

Bachelor's degree with two years experience

Job description

Organizational context: This Security Coordination Officer position is within the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC), part of the UNDSS Integrated Security Workforce (ISW). Based in Bogota, the role reports to the Chief Security Adviser/Chief Security Officer, playing a key role in managing security operations and risk.

Job purpose: The Security Coordination Officer is responsible for assisting the Chief Security Adviser/Chief Security Officer in all matters related to the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) for the UN Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) headquarters in Bogota. This includes coordinating with the Integrated Security Workforce (ISW) at the regional level on security risk management, policy, procedures, and crisis preparedness. The role involves forecasting security environments, developing risk management strategies, and ensuring security is integrated into all UN activities and programs. The officer chairs the Security Cell, fostering consensus and supporting security operations to enable UN activities, while also advising on security planning, risk mitigation, and incident reporting.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include serving as a Security Professional for UNSMS matters, coordinating with the ISW, and managing security risk. The role involves chairing the Security Cell, forecasting security environments, and developing risk management strategies. The officer will prepare, review, and implement security planning documents and risk-based security solutions, providing analysis and incident reporting. Advising on security integration into UN activities, supporting line managers, and enabling mandate delivery through operational assistance are crucial. The position oversees security projects, monitors preparedness and compliance, and enhances communication with stakeholders. Collaboration with various partners, strengthening personnel security awareness, conducting security surveys, and maintaining the Security Communication System are also key duties. The role includes budget and logistical planning for the security office, leading and managing the security team, and ensuring the implementation of gender, diversity, and inclusion approaches in security management.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in a relevant field such as administration, political science, psychology, law, or security management is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree with two years of qualifying experience, or a diploma from a police/military academy with four additional years of experience, may be accepted.

Work experience: A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in security, risk management, or emergency preparedness is required. This includes two years in security operations management and one year in international field security operations, preferably in a conflict or post-conflict setting. Experience in planning and implementing risk mitigation measures and security risk management within the UN system or similar organizations is also necessary.

Skills: Professionalism, effective interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, situational awareness, critical thinking, decision-making, strong communication (verbal and written), client orientation, and performance management are essential. Ability to implement policies, make quick decisions in emergencies, and manage multiple high-level projects is required.

Required languages: English, Spanish, French

Desired languages: