Security Management Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The Organization for security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is a regional security organization established in 1975, with a mission to promote peace, stability, and democracy in Europe. The OSCE has 57 participating States and operates in various countries across Europe, Central Asia, and North America. The organization focuses on a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic, environmental, and human aspects. The OSCE Secretariat, located in Vienna, plays a crucial role in supporting the Chairpersonship and providing operational and administrative support to field operations and other institutions.

Job Overview:
The Security Management Officer position is situated within the Security Management unit of the OSCE Secretariat in Vienna. This role is part of the OSCE Safe Travel System (STS) project, which is an extra-budgetary initiative expected to last until December 31, 202

• The position is open for secondment only, meaning that candidates must be nominated by their respective participating States. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the implementation of the STS project across the OSCE, ensuring that it aligns with the organization's security risk management framework and emergency preparedness objectives. This role requires a proactive approach to project management, including the development of strategic plans, procurement frameworks, and budgetary forecasts, as well as the coordination of security advisories and internal policies related to the STS. The officer will also be tasked with providing technical oversight of the system's performance and ensuring operational integrity across all user environments. Additionally, the role involves designing and delivering training curricula for OSCE staff and stakeholders, monitoring project implementation, and representing the Security Management Unit in various briefings and consultations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Security Management Officer include:

• Leading the OSCE-wide implementation of the STS project, ensuring alignment with the Organization’s security risk management framework and emergency preparedness objectives.
• Overseeing the development of project proposals, strategic plans, procurement frameworks, and budgetary forecasts, ensuring effective financial planning and monitoring of project expenditures.
• Coordinating the preparation and periodic update of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), security advisories, internal policies, and interoffice communications relating to the STS.
• Serving as the focal point for liaison with internal stakeholders, OSCE Executive Structures, Institutions, and external partners, including cloud-based system vendors.
• Providing technical oversight and continuous monitoring of the system’s performance, ensuring operational integrity and continuous improvement across all user environments.
• Coordinating directly with Security Focal Points in Field Operations and Institutions to validate emergency response procedures and maintain organizational readiness.
• Managing high-level project communications and representing the Security Management Unit in STS-related briefings and consultations with internal counterparts.
• Designing and leading the development and delivery of STS training curricula for administrators and end-users across the OSCE.
• Developing user-focused training modules for both administrative and end-user groups, as well as planning and coordinating workshops, seminars, and stakeholder engagement events. 1
• Monitoring and expediting project implementation systematically through discussions and correspondence with staff involved in project activities and outcomes, field visits, analysis of periodic project progress reports, and participation in project reviews and evaluations. 1
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the Security Management Officer position include:

• A second-level university degree in security studies, risk, disaster or emergency management, social/political science, military science, public administration, law enforcement, law, or a related field. A first-level university degree in the said fields or equivalent professional qualifications from certified award-granting bodies and from military or police educational institutions, combined with two additional years of relevant experience, will be accepted in lieu of the second-level university degree.
• A minimum of two years (or four years with a relevant first-level degree) of professional experience in project management, security, risk management, or other related fields.
• Experience in supporting the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of multi-stakeholder projects and programmatic activities.
• Knowledge of security management systems, procedures, and methodology, including conducting security needs assessments and training plans.
• Good drafting and reporting skills, especially in the area of project management.
• Experience working in a multilateral/multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, with the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.
• Digital literacy and proficient use of Microsoft Office.
• Professional fluency in English with excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Working knowledge of other official OSCE languages would be an asset. 1
• Ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different genders, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a second-level university degree in relevant fields such as security studies, risk management, social or political science, military science, public administration, law enforcement, or law. Alternatively, a first-level university degree in these fields, combined with two additional years of relevant experience, will be accepted. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of security management and the operational requirements of the OSCE.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two years of professional experience in project management, security, risk management, or related fields. Candidates with a first-level university degree must have at least four years of relevant experience. This experience should include supporting the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of multi-stakeholder projects and programmatic activities, demonstrating a solid understanding of security management systems and methodologies.

Languages:
Professional fluency in English is mandatory, with excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of other official OSCE languages is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate effectively in a diverse and multicultural environment.

Additional Notes:
This position is classified as a Senior Professional role under the OSCE's international secondment contract type. The contract is fixed-term and full-time, with a maximum period of service in this post being 10 years. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages the nomination of qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials must conduct themselves in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant, maintaining integrity, independence, and impartiality. The OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application process, and appointments are subject to medical clearance.