Security Advisor

UNOPS supports both humanitarian response and early recovery in Gaza. Currently, UNOPS support in Gaza focuses on key humanitarian enablers, including on access, via the Security Council-mandated UN 2720 Mechanism and the Access Support Unit (ASU), humanitarian fuel and energy, and mine action. Operations are envisaged to continue in the coming period with a focus in line with the UNOPS mandate: (i) infrastructure construction and rehabilitation, (ii) procurement and (iii) project management.The incumbent functions within the framework of the UN Security Management System, under the supervision of UNOPS Gaza Head of Sub-Office, with technical overall supervision and day-to-day management of the Gaza Security Team Lead and general guidance of the UNOPS Chief of Security, coordinating directly with the local UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) office, if available.The position is responsible for providing effective and efficient security services to enable the safe conduct of local programmes and operations in Gaza. The incumbent promotes a compliance and client-oriented approach consistent with UNOPS rules and regulations and UN Security Management System regulations. He/she works closely with and advises Programme Management and personnel to plan for and resolve security-related issues.Advisory and technicalOperationsStaff DevelopmentTeam managementKnowledge Building and Knowledge SharingPosition requirements:Education:Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) preferably in social or political science, law, public administration, business management, security management, or relevant field is requiredA first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) preferrably in the above-mentioned areas or relevant field in combination with an additional 2 years' of relevant experience (7 in total) ORTechnical/Professional Diploma in combination with an additional 3 years of relevant, experience (8 in total) ORSecondary Diploma in combination in combination with an additional 6 years’ of relevant experience (11 in total).Experience :At least 5 years of experience in international security management or similar positions in a very high/high risk environment2 years of experience in a senior command or leadership role is required.Previous experience in Convoy Commanding in high risk areas is required.Previous experience as Security Officer / Advisor in UN Missions, International Peacekeeping or Emergency Missions is required.Desired:Direct experience with the United Nations Security Management System is a strong advantage;experience in the ME region is desirable.Previous international experience in liaising with local authority/ de-facto Authority in complex environments is an asset.Experience producing Standing Operating Procedures/Security Risk Assessments/Security Plans in accordance with UNDSS methodology is an assetLanguageFluency in English is requiredFluency in Arabic is desired