Security Assistant Vacancy Job Ref: ACLBUNICEF/1010/202627

Security Assistant Vacancy Job Ref: ACLBUNICEF/1010/202627

Beirut (Lebanon)

Job Description
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

For every child, the right to Security

UNICEF Lebanon Country Office operates in a complex and fluid security environment characterized by political instability, economic crisis, and periodic security incidents that can affect programme delivery and staff safety. The Security Section supports UNICEF management in fulfilling its duty of care by providing security risk management advice, staff safety support and enabling programme access across the country in alignment with the UN Security Management System (UNSMS).

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Security Specialist, the Security Assistant provides dedicated administrative, coordination and field support to the Security Section to ensure the effective implementation of security risk management measures and staff safety procedures. The incumbent maintains accurate security‑related data, supports security communication and warden systems, coordinates residential and hotel security assessments, and contributes to the planning and tracking of missions and high‑level visits, thereby enabling UNICEF operations and programmes to be implemented in a safe and compliant manner.

How can you make a difference?

Staff security data management (EPICS and related records)
Warden system and security communication support
Residential and hotel security assessments
Support to high‑level visits and field missions
Security clearances and movement tracking
Administrative and planning support to the Security Section

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

A university degree (Bachelor’s) in security management, political or social sciences, international relations, public administration, or a related field is required.
A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in
in administration and data management, preferably with the United Nations, international organizations, NGOs or government security agencies, relevant experience in security, safety, emergency is a strong.

Experience with data management, tracking tools and basic statistics is desirable.
Proven knowledge of the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) and its structures, policies and procedures in addition to the Humanitarian Notification System (HNS) is a strong asset.
Fluency in English and Arabic is required, including strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of French is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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