SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT

United Nations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for leadership, operational support and oversight of the UNSMS globally. As a global leader in security management principles, UNDSS enables the safe delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most challenging environments, while maximizing resources.

This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse organization contributing to peace, human rights and SDGs.

Job description

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Job Network : Economic, Social and Development

Job Family : Programme Management

Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories , P-5

Recruitment Type : Temporary Opportunities

Department/Office : Department of Safety and Security

The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations security management system (UNSMS) globally. As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing precious resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system programme activities through trusted security leadership and solutions. This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic and exciting organization gaining valuable experience where security provides great value. Besides the opportunity to gain new skills and further advance security expertise, this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you satisfaction by contributing directly or indirectly to peace and security, human rights, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) . Together, we will make the world a better place. For more information on the Department, and how we make an impact on the world in enabling the achievement of SDGs, visit: https://www.un.org/undss/ This post is in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security (OUSG) and reports directly to the USG as Senior Special Assistant.