Chief, Security & Safety (Global Advisor) – P5

About the role

The Chief, Security and Safety/Global Security and Safety Advisor provides senior leadership for UN Women’s worldwide security, safety, business continuity and crisis management functions. Based in Nairobi, the role ensures the protection of personnel, assets and operations across all UN Women locations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement global security, safety, business continuity and crisis management policies, procedures and standards.
• Conduct independent security and safety risk assessments and determine necessary mitigation measures for all offices.
• Manage the UN Women Security and Safety personnel, providing guidance and operational oversight.
• Approve security‑related expenditures within the approved budget and allocate resources effectively.
• Represent UN Women in inter‑agency forums and with external security stakeholders.
• Advise senior leadership on high‑impact security issues, political sensitivities and resource implications.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in security, safety, business continuity or crisis management, preferably in an international organization.
• Proven ability to develop and enforce global policies and standards.
• Strong leadership and decision‑making skills with autonomy to act on complex security matters.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with senior officials, partners and external agencies.

Required skills

• Security risk assessment methodology
• Business continuity planning
• Crisis management procedures
• Budget management for security operations

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape security strategy for a leading UN agency.
• Competitive UN salary and benefits package.
• Professional development in a global, multicultural environment.