Job Title: Individual Consultant-Security Analysis
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, Protection
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?
Purpose Of Activity/Assignment: Humanitarian organizations are dealing with an increasingly complex security landscape marked by a variety of threats that range from terrorism, armed conflict, criminality, and civil unrest as a result of country’s internal dynamics
UNICEF activities and programmes operate in high-risk areas which are requiring a reliable approach towards the security management
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance security posture and ensure the safety of UNICEF footprint in Nigeria, it has become necessary to employ consultancy services and obtain a comprehensive understanding of the local environment, including insight of economic, social, and politic evolutions.
This consultancy service will provide broader insight and awareness, tailored to UNICEF specific needs.
Scope of Work:
The thematic focus of this assignment is in-depth development of security dynamics for the country. The period of the service is estimated to cover for two months period; regular reports and analysis will be shared on a weekly frequency, based on the situational development.
Work Assignment Overview:
Task/Milestone:
- Share analysis on social, economic trends impacting local environment.
Timeline:
Weekly
Task/Milestone:
- Flag any other issues of interest in regard to safety and security matters
Timeline:
Weekly
Task/Milestone:
Report security incidents especially those affecting children.
Timeline:
Weekly.
if you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here TOR – Security Consultant 2024.docx
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- A university degree in social sciences and security.
- A deep understanding of regional and Nigerian security trends, threat landscapes.
- Experience in providing analysis with a focus of social economic and security challenges across Nigeria.
- Competency with statistical analysis, high ethical standards and professionalism with a commitment to confidentiality and integrity
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Application Instructions:
The application deadline is October 21st, 2024. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.
Website:
Official Job Website: https://unicef.org
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