Security Training Specialist

The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), established on 1 January 2005, 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 System programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system operations through trusted security leadership and solutions.

The primary role of the UNDSS CISMS Stress Counsellor will be to develop and maintain a sustainable stress management system applicable to all UN Agencies operating in Sudan and to improve the critical incident stress management preparedness of the UN security system in case of emergencies.

The United Nations 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 resources. To this end, the work for the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system programme activities through trusted security leadership and solutions.


This UNV assignment is part of the UNDSS Sudan operations providing professional safety and security services to enable the United Nations and humanitarian partners under Saving Lives Together framework to deliver their programmes in the country. The primary role of the UNDSS Security Training Specialist will be to plan and deliver specialized training to strengthen security awareness and preparedness of the UN Agencies operating in Sudan.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Chief Security Adviser, the UN Security Training Specialist will lead on the development of safety and security-related training, the coordination with the stakeholders and advocacy, organize the required logistics for training sessions, support the delivery of the training sessions and provide general administrative assistance as required.

Specific tasks include:
· Lead the unit in the design and formulation of the UNDSS Sudan safety and security training programme within the area of responsibility, contributing to the preparation of the annual training workplan and calendar of activities.
· Conduct research on existing training content available internally and externally as requested by supervisors.
· Conduct research on specific topics to assist with training content development.
· Maintain an up-to-date library of training materials ensuring they are kept secure and shared only with the authorization of supervisors.
· Support the development of pre-training and post-training surveys.
· Help to review draft training content for clarity, alignment with adult learning & instructional training design guidelines, and for proofreading.
· Conduct research to support fact-checking and/or to validate training content.
· Gather and analyse information from open sources, Security Information Operations Centre, and discussions with INGOs and UN agencies on security-related issues in different parts of Sudan.
· Recommend how to contextualize training modules based on the security analysis conducted.
· Coordinate with UN agencies and I/NGOs to establish the training gaps and needs.
· Explore opportunities for collaboration e.g. by delivering training jointly with other UN and I/NGO specialists.
· Support outreach to inform beneficiaries of upcoming training opportunities and facilitate registration of participants.
· Support the preparation of visibility materials on conducted training.
· Be ready and available to travel extensively and frequently to support training outside of Port Sudan as requested.
· Provide support in organizing and conducting training courses on safety and security awareness and preparedness to UN personnel and INGOs.
· Develop logistics plans for all training sessions and with the agreement of the supervisors and lead trainers, implement the necessary arrangements for locations, equipment, etc. to ensure professional event management of each training session.
· Proactively assess and identify potential logistical needs and prepare required documentation, such as terms of reference and budget plan.
· Liaise with relevant internal departments on any legal contractual agreements associated with the rental of external venues if needed.
· Set up conference calls as required for remote training sessions.
· Coordinate the invitations and logistical information and track responses from participants for training sessions. Agree on replacements with supervisors for last-minute changes.
· Send follow-up information to participants who attended training as required.
· Support the processes for obtaining required authorization from local authorities for visits and training.
· Provide input for the preparation of ad hoc SRMs if required, for training visits to field locations in Sudan and cross-border if needed.
· Assist with travel arrangements for training in Sudan and cross-border.
· Create and manage the database of the participants and the training conducted.
· Prepare certificates for participants who completed training sessions.
· Support responses to queries about training calendar and registrations.
· Handle training-related issues with diplomacy, respect and confidentiality.
· Depending on the training topic, use Training of Trainers (ToT) experience and qualifications to assist with facilitation of training sessions as requested by supervisors and lead trainers, including but not limited to SSAFE, IFAK, Driver Training, Crisis Preparedness Training and context specific simulations.
· Ensure comprehensive review and rehearsal is conducted in advance of training sessions in agreement with the supervisors and lead trainers to ensure high quality of delivery.
· Actively take responsibility for increasing own knowledge and capabilities to support training design and delivery under the guidance of supervisors and lead trainers.
· Help with the preparation and production of handouts for training sessions.
· Collect feedback from participants to improve the quality of the training.
· Prepare final training reports.
· Provide general administrative assistance to the CSA and the UNDSS team.
· Maintain routine and confidential files and documents.
· Arrange appointments and calls as appropriate, take meeting minutes and notes as required.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.