Global Security and Safety Associate at UN Women | Kenya (Remote)
Company/Recruiter: UN Women
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Location
Kenya
Work arrangement
Remote
Compensation
Not disclosed
Employer
UN Women
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Global Security and Safety Associate
- Employer: UN Women
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement: Remote
- Closing Date: November 28, 2026
About the Employer
In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly established UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. This creation was a significant step by UN Member States to accelerate progress towards gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women was formed as part of the UN reform agenda, consolidating resources and mandates for increased impact by merging and building upon the work of four previously distinct entities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support for UN Women's Security and Safety Services, including maintaining global directories, coordinating communications with focal points, and developing contacts within UN Women divisions.
- Prepare and process UN Women Security plans in alignment with HQ Security Plans, Facilities, and the UNSMS, and administer the UN Women HQ Warden System.
- Organize and conduct training and briefing sessions for personnel, and coordinate with Human Resources to ensure new representatives receive necessary security and safety briefings.
- Design and maintain routine and confidential correspondence files, and manage office location records within the EDM platform for compliance.
- Manage appointments, receive visitors, and take meeting minutes as required, while liaising with travel agents and administration for security travel and logistics.
- Ensure the timely dissemination of analytical products and coordinate the section's output with other UN Women departments.
- Support budget management by analyzing project contributions to security measures, preparing budget utilization forecasts, and drafting biannual work plans and related budgets.
- Monitor and administer UN Women Security and Safety Compliance funds, ensuring costs remain within approved limits and keeping the Global Security Advisor informed of expenditures.
- Gather information on security and safety factors impacting UN Women planning and programme delivery, and communicate with partner organizations to ensure personnel safety.
- Participate in security and safety groups, including UNSMS policy level working groups, as designated.
- Provide administrative and technical support for threat and risk assessments, including identifying and facilitating risk measures and contributing to comprehensive assessments with UNDSS/UNSMS.
- Coordinate assessments of Compliance Security and Safety Standards for UN Women offices and provide inputs for assessing headquarters security.
- Act as the alternative Air Travel Focal Point (AFTP) for UN Women, adhering to UNDSS CATSU policies.
- Maintain and coordinate UN Women's Security and Safety Plan, monitor procedures for conformity with the UN Security Framework, and provide guidance to ensure all personnel are included in duty station security plans.
- Facilitate security clearances for security and safety personnel and participate in Business Continuity Planning/Crisis Management activations.
- Organize and deliver Business Continuity and Crisis Management Application training sessions.
- Provide administrative support for oversight of personnel and equipment for security and safety compliance, and ensure management teams are briefed on security requirements.
- Support the implementation of the UN Women emergency notification system and provide administrative support for the selection and procurement of security equipment.
- Provide routine orientation and training to personnel regarding security guidelines, communication procedures, travel precautions, and emergency procedures.
- Maintain a list of equipment assigned to Global Security Team members and ensure proper registration.
- Gather and verify security information for analysis, report security and safety incidents promptly, and provide personnel with relevant UNSMS information.
- Develop relationships with national law enforcement, military, and civil intelligence authorities, and counterparts in Diplomatic Missions.
- Coordinate an exchange of information relative to risk management for UN Women programme implementation and coordinate HQ reporting of security and safety incidents.
- Provide security SURGE support outside the designated Duty Station as required, and offer remote security support to UN Women personnel, offices, programmes, and projects.
- Participate in inter-agency security coordination efforts.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc/HND), Diploma, or Professional Certificate is required.
- A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience is necessary for this role.
How to Apply
- Carefully review all stated requirements for the Global Security and Safety Associate position.
- Prepare an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) and any other requested documentation.
- Submit your application by clicking the "Apply Now" button on this page.
- Ensure your application is submitted before the closing date of November 28, 2026.
Application Tips
- Highlight your experience in providing administrative support for security and safety services, particularly in maintaining directories and coordinating communications.
- Emphasize your proficiency in preparing and processing security plans and administering warden systems.
- Detail your experience in organizing and delivering training sessions and coordinating with HR on personnel briefings.
- Showcase your ability to manage budgets, monitor expenditures, and prepare financial forecasts related to security funds.
- Provide examples of your experience in gathering and analyzing security information and contributing to threat and risk assessments.
What We Offer
- Job Title: Global Security and Safety Associate
- Employer: UN Women
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement: Remote
- Closing Date: November 28, 2026
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