Under the overall authority of the ADG/ADM and direct supervision of Chief, Head of Security ADM/SEC (Administration and Management/Security Section) the incumbent is responsible for coordinating security and safety related activities in UNESCO Field Offices.

He/She is responsible for monitoring global security conditions and providing managers and employees with advice and guidance, in accordance with UNESCO regulations and within the framework of United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) policies. Provides technical advice on and monitors the implementation of UN Security Plans, Security Risk Management (SRM) measures, Residential Security Measures (RSM) and other relevant policies and guidelines ;

Undertakes field support missions to improve local security and business continuity planning for new and existing field operations and activities as required.

Reviews and coordinates the development and production of the biennium budgetary provisions (C5) for UNESCO staff security requirements in the Field; Reviews the overall field security financial resources including administrative operations, emergency support, assistance and security requirements in line with the UNESCO’s policies and procedures; Manages UNESCO’s commitments for security in Field Offices within time and budgets agreed upon, in accordance with UNESCO and the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) policies and procedures.

With regard with the UN Security Management System, acts as Alternate Agency HQ Security Focal Point and Security Adviser (SA), deputy to the Chief Security Adviser (CSA) for France. Participates in maintaining effective coordination and cooperation among UN offices in France to ensure an integrated and functioning security management system in country.;

Works in collaboration with UNDSS, both at HQ and local level, as well as UNESCO Security personnel and Security Focal Points to support Heads of Offices on their security responsibilities ; As required, undertakes missions to provide support to Field Offices or events away from HQ, which have the potential for crisis and emergencies.

In emergency and crisis situations, provides immediate technical advice to support critical decision making and implementation of immediate strategies to safeguard UNESCO personnel, premises and assets while taking into consideration continuation of program delivery; As a member of UNESCO HQ Security executive team, contributes as required to any security and safety operation at HQ.