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a.    Organizational Setting

The Security and Travel Risk Analyst will be working for the Safety and Security Coordination Service (SSCS) in the Security and Information Assurance Division (SIAD), Administration and Management Sector of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

The Division is responsible for the management of all aspects of WIPO’s information and security risk management. It ensures that appropriate policies and procedures are in place and effective measures and controls are established to assess and mitigate threats/risks to the Organization.

b.    Purpose Statement

The Security and Travel Risk Analyst will provide specific analysis, advice and support relative to the WIPO and UPOV program activities and operations worldwide. He/she will specifically manage and operate the WIPO-specific travel risk management system and the UNDSS TRIP system to ensure that all official WIPO travel is undertaken while respecting the WIPO Security Risk Appetite.

c.    Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head of the Safety and Security Coordination Service.

d.    Work Relations

The incumbent will liaise extensively with relevant internal business and technical stakeholders in and external to the Organization, specifically:

–        Personnel and managers at all levels in WIPO HQ Geneva in preparation of duty travel as well as UNDSS and other UNSMS entities in destinations.
–        Managers of WIPO External offices for all activities and events external to the offices.
–        UNSMS entities undertaking security risk analysis.
–        Host country law enforcement and official emergency services.

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

a.   Develop country and regional-specific thematic analysis of specific insecure areas, including analysis of the underlying cause of inaccessibility and insecurity, the local dynamics, and planning and implementation of risk management measures customized to the local context and risk analysis.

b.   Provide focused analysis on the root causes for inaccessibility at country and regional levels to facilitate risk management measures and activities with a non-exclusive focus on countries and regions in which the organization has External Offices.

c.   Draft analytical documents forming the baseline for a global “common operating picture” that can be used by management and personnel to ensure timely and accurate decision-making.

d.   Strengthen the organization’s presence outside its Headquarters by provision of programmatic security support and – analysis for all program activities.

e.   Provide technical support and security risk analysis for all travel activities, including engagement with UNDSS and other UNSMS entities in destinations.

f.    Develop and support communications approaches and tools that contribute to the global situation analysis and awareness.

g.   Provide support to internal change management initiatives.

h.   Develop specific and tailored security Standard Operating Procedures related to WIPO/UPOV travel and external activities, working with the Travel and Mission Support Team.

i.    Deliver security awareness training to WIPO/UPOV personnel.

j.    Enhance collaboration between other UN/NGOs security apparatus in support of existing UN security Management Systems (UNSMS).

k.   Carry out other analytical and research assignments and duties as required.

Education (Essential)

First-level university degree preferably in areas such as Security Risk Management, Military or police Sciences, Political Science, and International Relations.

A degree in a different field may be considered sufficient if coupled with relevant experience.

Experience (Essential)

A minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in security analysis and risk management.

Demonstrated understanding of security-related analytical processes.

Experience (Desirable)

Experience acquired in UN and/or international security management.

Language (Essential)

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English or French and good knowledge of the other.

Language (Desirable)

Good knowledge of any other UN languages.

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Integrity, professionalism and client orientation.

Ability to plan and prioritize work under tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent activities.

Analytical skills that enable synthesis and correlation of inputs from many sources and allow for strategic thinking and tactical implementation.

Demonstrate openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Ability to clearly present research and analytical findings and develop high-quality reports on security matters.

Ability to tailor presentation documents/media, language, tone, style, political sensitiveness and format to match the audience.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

1.    Communicating effectively.

2.    Showing team spirit.

3.    Demonstrating integrity.

4.    Valuing diversity.

5.    Producing results.

6.    Showing service orientation.

7.    Seeing the big picture.

8.    Seeking change and innovation.

9.    Developing yourself and others.

Annual salary:

Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment.  Please note that this estimate is for information only.  The post adjustment multiplier (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change (increase or decrease) without notice.  The figures quoted below are based on the May 2023 rate of 84.4%

Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

Additional Information

Temporary appointments are renewable, subject to continuing needs, availability of budget and satisfactory performance with a maximum cumulative length of two years.

Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of unrepresented Member States of WIPO and underrepresented geographical regions are encouraged. Please click on the following links for the list of unrepresented Member States and the list of underrepresented regions and the WIPO Member States in these regions.

The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.

By completing an application, candidates understand that any willful misrepresentation made on this web site, or on any other documents submitted to WIPO during the application, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process, or termination of employment with WIPO at a later date, if that employment resulted from such willful misrepresentations.

In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of an identification and of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually.

Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening.  Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.

Additional background checks may be required.