Individual Consultant - Security Analysis at the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Individual Consultant - Security Analysis

Job no: 576445
Location: Abuja
Contract type: Consultancy
Duration: 60 working Days
Categories: Security

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.

Requirements
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 Closing Date
21st October, 2024. (W. Central Africa Standard Time).