Specific tasks and responsibilities:

• Produce a detailed assessment and review of current arrangements (Including communication, warden system, planning and execution of missions including convoy management, etc) at HQ, regional and country projects, and processes with UNDSS.
• Develop a set of recommendations to review and establish an appropriate security management system at UNEP.
• Prepare detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for relevant security-related functions, with particular attention to the level of coordination with UNDSS, in Nairobi and other duty stations.
• Produce a Security Management Plan (SMP) governing the interdependent nature of processes between UNEP HQ and UNDSS.
• Develop relevant guidance, templates and communication material for security focal points/senior management and UNEP personnel from global HQ perspective.
• Training on various security arrangements, including on Warden system, security communications and others as identified and delivered.

Qualifications/special skills

• A master’s degree in security management, business administration, political/social science or international relations, police/military science or other relevant field with focus on security and security management may be considered as a substitute for 4 years of work experience
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in national/international security management, civilian police or military is required.
• Direct experience with the United Nations Security Management System is a strong advantage.
• Experience with writing reports and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Experience in conducting Security training is an advantage.