UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, safety :
In Nigeria, UNICEF works in a complex humanitarian and development setting to fulfill and protect children’s rights in partnership with the government, civil society, children, and families. UNICEF Nigeria is one of the largest UNICEF Country Offices globally – click the link to learn more about UNICEF in Nigeria : https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/.
How can you make a difference?
The NFSO provides technical, operational, and administrative assistance to the supervisor in support of his role as it relates to ensuring the safety and security of UNICEF personnel as well as the safeguarding of UNICEF premises, assets, and resources at the duty station. In carrying out the below duties the incumbent is expected to follow instructions precisely and in strict compliance with supervisor’s instructions and UN Security related policies, rules, and procedures.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities :
- Security Planning ;
- Safety and Security Services ;
- Security Networking ;
- Support in Knowledge Management and Capacity Building.
Please refer to the attached job description for more information. 
Bauchi ToR National Field Security Advisor NOA (005).docx
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- An advanced university degree in Security Risk Management, Political Science, Military Science, Law Enforcement, Law, or related area ;
- A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience at the managerial level in security risk management ;
- Demonstrated international security management experience and understanding of the United Nations Security Management System is highly desirable ;
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the local language of the duty station is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is considered an asset.
*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA), and
Core Competencies :
- Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1) ;
- Works Collaboratively with others (1) ;
- Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1) ;
- Innovates and Embraces Change (1) ;
- Thinks and Acts Strategically (1) ;
- Drive to achieve impactful results (1) ;
- Manages ambiguity and complexity (1).
Functional Competencies :
- Analyzing (1) ;
- Applying technical expertise (1) ;
- Planning and organizing (1).
View our competency framework at : https://unicef.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/DHR-UCF/SiteAssets/SitePages/DHR-UCF/Competency%20Framework%20Brochure.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=IPpgba
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
“UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/” Shortlisted candidate remark Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Remarks : Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Deadline : 02 Apr 2021 W. Central Africa Standard Time.