UNDSS Career's
The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations security management system (UNSMS) globally. As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing precious resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system programme activities through trusted security leadership and solutions.
This position is currently located in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), based in New York. The incumbent will head two newly established teams – the Operational Resilience Service (ORS) and the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and will report directly to the Under-Secretary-General until such time when the abovementioned units as well as this position become fully embedded in the Division of Field Operations as a deputy Director, reporting to the Director of Field Operations.
This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic and exciting organization gaining unique and valuable experience where security provides great value. Besides the opportunity to gain new skills and further advance security expertise, this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you satisfaction by contributing directly or indirectly to peace and security, human rights, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
For more information on the Department, and how we make an impact on the world in enabling the achievement of SDGs, visit: https://www.un.org/undss/
