Safety and Security Officer - P4(m/w/x)

Description

In this role, you will safeguard the headquarters by managing risk assessments and security protocols. You'll ensure staff safety during major events while overseeing vital equipment maintenance.

Requirements

• •Valid permit for Geneva or France
• •Advanced degree in security or engineering
• •Swiss Fire protection standards qualification
• •Security Certification Programme (SCP) qualification
• •Seven years experience in security management
• •Leadership experience in safety operations
• •Experience in fire safety contingency plans
• •Experience in UN Security Management System
• •Excellent English or French command
• •Good knowledge of English or French
• •Knowledge of security risk management methodology
• •Knowledge of physical security systems
• •Ability to communicate complex technical subjects
• •Knowledge of Swiss fire safety standards
• •Knowledge of UN Security system policies
• •Excellent knowledge of financial rules
• •Knowledge of office administrative procedures
• •Ability to research and interpret guidelines
• •Decision making and problem-solving skills
• •Excellent drafting skills
• •Good communication and presentation skills
• •Negotiation skills
• •Computer applications skills
• •Organisational and management skills
• •Ability to monitor and evaluate activities

Tasks

• •Advise on security and safety action plans
• •Assess threats to staff, visitors, and property
• •Implement procedures for the new security perimeter
• •Conduct risk assessments for major events
• •Collaborate with host country authorities and UNOG
• •Prepare security measures and contingency plans
• •Guide staff for the 2026 security pavilion opening
• •Assess and adapt security equipment needs
• •Oversee testing and maintenance of security installations
• •Report on access control and security incidents
• •Analyze statistics to recommend safety improvements
• •Support management on safety and security matters
• •Serve as security focal point for high-level meetings

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