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Security Specialist (P-3) at UNICEF
UNICEF
September 30, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Key duties and responsibilities:
Security Risk Management and Planning
Security Services
Programmatic Security Information Analysis
Security Networking and Partnership Building
Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements
Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in security studies, international relations, political science, criminology, emergency management, public administration, risk management, or other related fields is required.
A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) combined with 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in security, global security risk management, security analysis or other related fields is required.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
Desirables
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Demonstrated international security management experience and understanding of the United Nations Security Management System is an asset.
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
Security Risk Management and Planning
Security Services
Programmatic Security Information Analysis
Security Networking and Partnership Building
Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements
Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in security studies, international relations, political science, criminology, emergency management, public administration, risk management, or other related fields is required.
A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) combined with 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in security, global security risk management, security analysis or other related fields is required.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
Desirables
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Demonstrated international security management experience and understanding of the United Nations Security Management System is an asset.
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.