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Mission and objectives
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is an innovative joint venture of the United Nations family which brings together the efforts and resources of 11 UN system organizations to unite the world against AIDS.
UNAIDS’ mission is to lead and inspire the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. UNAIDS fulfils its mission by:
- Uniting the efforts of the United Nations system, civil society, national governments, the private sector, global institutions and people living with and most affected by HIV;
- Speaking out in solidarity with the people most affected by HIV in defence of human dignity, human rights and gender equality;
- Mobilizing political, technical, scientific and financial resources and holding ourselves and others accountable for results;
- Empowering agents of change with strategic information and evidence to influence and ensure that resources are targeted where they deliver the greatest impact and bring about a prevention revolution; and
- Supporting inclusive country leadership for sustainable responses that are integral to and integrated with national health and development efforts.
UNAIDS’ mission is to lead and inspire the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. UNAIDS fulfils its mission by:
- Uniting the efforts of the United Nations system, civil society, national governments, the private sector, global institutions and people living with and most affected by HIV;
- Speaking out in solidarity with the people most affected by HIV in defence of human dignity, human rights and gender equality;
- Mobilizing political, technical, scientific and financial resources and holding ourselves and others accountable for results;
- Empowering agents of change with strategic information and evidence to influence and ensure that resources are targeted where they deliver the greatest impact and bring about a prevention revolution; and
- Supporting inclusive country leadership for sustainable responses that are integral to and integrated with national health and development efforts.
Context
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) leads and inspires the world to achieve its shared vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths. UNAIDS brings together the efforts of its Cosponsors and works with governments, civil society, communities and other partners at global, regional and country levels.
The UNAIDS safety and security function supports the organization in protecting its personnel, operations, programmes, premises and assets. This requires timely access to accurate security information, consistent monitoring of developments across countries and regions, systematic tracking of incidents and concerns, and clear reporting to support situational awareness and informed decision-making.
UNAIDS requires temporary professional support for a period of six months to strengthen its global security monitoring, tracking and reporting capacity. The position will support the UNAIDS Security Focal Point and Safety and Security Advisor by monitoring relevant developments, maintaining structured and confidential records, identifying emerging patterns, tracking outstanding actions, and producing timely and source-referenced reports.
The position will not independently issue official security advice, determine security risk levels, or authorize operational security measures. Matters requiring security assessment, validation, escalation or management action will be referred to the Director, Department of People and Culture and Safety and Security Advisor or designated Security Focal Point. The UNAIDS Virtual Security Operations Centre (VSOC) provides 24/7 global situational awareness, incident monitoring, security intelligence, crisis coordination support, and duty-of-care services to protect UNAIDS personnel, assets, information, and operations worldwide while enabling informed decision-making and organizational resilience. The VSOC is a virtual hub for global security monitoring, analysis, coordination, and duty-of-care support, built on pillars including Monitoring & Early Warning, Security Intelligence & Analysis, Incident Management, Duty of Care, Business Continuity, Security Communications, Knowledge Management, and Crisis Coordination.
Organisational Context and Project Description
UNAIDS requires dedicated support to monitor, document, and track security-related concerns that may affect its personnel, operations, programme delivery, premises, assets, partners, and the communities it serves. In line with United Nations security management arrangements, United Nations Volunteers serving with UNAIDS are expected to comply with applicable security instructions and be integrated into relevant security planning and management processes. This assignment will help address UNAIDS' operational security needs by strengthening information management, supporting timely follow-up, and enabling evidence-informed decision-making on security-related matters.
Reporting and Authority
• Reports directly to: UNAIDS Advisor, Safety and Security.
• In the Advisor's absence: Director, Department of People and Culture.
• Supervisory role: None.
• Dissemination authority: None. Does not issue, publish, distribute, or externally communicate alerts, reports, or situational awareness products.
The UNAIDS safety and security function supports the organization in protecting its personnel, operations, programmes, premises and assets. This requires timely access to accurate security information, consistent monitoring of developments across countries and regions, systematic tracking of incidents and concerns, and clear reporting to support situational awareness and informed decision-making.
UNAIDS requires temporary professional support for a period of six months to strengthen its global security monitoring, tracking and reporting capacity. The position will support the UNAIDS Security Focal Point and Safety and Security Advisor by monitoring relevant developments, maintaining structured and confidential records, identifying emerging patterns, tracking outstanding actions, and producing timely and source-referenced reports.
The position will not independently issue official security advice, determine security risk levels, or authorize operational security measures. Matters requiring security assessment, validation, escalation or management action will be referred to the Director, Department of People and Culture and Safety and Security Advisor or designated Security Focal Point. The UNAIDS Virtual Security Operations Centre (VSOC) provides 24/7 global situational awareness, incident monitoring, security intelligence, crisis coordination support, and duty-of-care services to protect UNAIDS personnel, assets, information, and operations worldwide while enabling informed decision-making and organizational resilience. The VSOC is a virtual hub for global security monitoring, analysis, coordination, and duty-of-care support, built on pillars including Monitoring & Early Warning, Security Intelligence & Analysis, Incident Management, Duty of Care, Business Continuity, Security Communications, Knowledge Management, and Crisis Coordination.
Organisational Context and Project Description
UNAIDS requires dedicated support to monitor, document, and track security-related concerns that may affect its personnel, operations, programme delivery, premises, assets, partners, and the communities it serves. In line with United Nations security management arrangements, United Nations Volunteers serving with UNAIDS are expected to comply with applicable security instructions and be integrated into relevant security planning and management processes. This assignment will help address UNAIDS' operational security needs by strengthening information management, supporting timely follow-up, and enabling evidence-informed decision-making on security-related matters.
Reporting and Authority
• Reports directly to: UNAIDS Advisor, Safety and Security.
• In the Advisor's absence: Director, Department of People and Culture.
• Supervisory role: None.
• Dissemination authority: None. Does not issue, publish, distribute, or externally communicate alerts, reports, or situational awareness products.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the UNAIDS Advisor, Safety and Security, and in his/her absence, the Director, Department of People and Culture, the volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
Security Monitoring and Logging
• Monitor security information from agreed UNAIDS and UN sources, including reports, advisories, updates, and approved communications, and global security events.
• Identify and flag emerging security threats for review by authorized staff.
• Maintain an accurate, up to date, categorized security log aligned with operational needs.
• Support country offices to record key details: date, location, category, source, severity, status, actions, focal point, and follow-up needs.
Security Risk Management and Compliance
• Support country offices in high-risk contexts to track and document compliance with mandatory Security Risk Management requirements.
Information Management and Reporting
• Prepare security documents for the Safety and Security Advisor and relevant focal points, as requested.
• Ensure formal monitoring and analytical products are submitted to the Safety and Security Advisor or designated Security Focal Point for validation before wider circulation.
• Maintain a structured schedule of routine reporting requirements, deadlines, and responsible contributors.
• Quality check assigned deliverables before routing to authorized staff.
• Prepare concise records of security monitoring meetings, including decisions, assigned actions, responsible persons and deadlines.
• Identify recurring issues, emerging patterns, and potential operational implications, avoiding speculation.
• Prepare summaries, dashboards, or briefing notes for the Safety and Security Advisor and relevant focal points, as requested.
Coordination and Information Flow
• Support information flow and timely action across administrative, programme, security, and operations teams.
• Follow up on open items to support timely updates, closure, or escalation under established procedures.
Records, Data Protection, and Continuity
• Maintain confidential security records with appropriate data protection, restricted access, and responsible handling.
• Maintain working files and records for continuity throughout the six-month assignment.
• Prepare a structured handover package before the end of the assignment.
• Maintain business continuity systems during critical incidents.
Other Duties
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Results and expected outputs
Deliverable Description Frequency
Security concerns tracking log - Updated register of reported concerns, actions, status and follow-up requirements - Ongoing
Summary update - Concise overview of key trends, open items and issues requiring management attention - Weekly or as requested
Monthly analytical note Brief analysis of patterns - recurring concerns, response status and recommended follow-up areas - Monthly
Improved tracking tools Refined templates - categories or workflow suggestions to strengthen monitoring and reporting - As needed
Security Monitoring and Logging
• Monitor security information from agreed UNAIDS and UN sources, including reports, advisories, updates, and approved communications, and global security events.
• Identify and flag emerging security threats for review by authorized staff.
• Maintain an accurate, up to date, categorized security log aligned with operational needs.
• Support country offices to record key details: date, location, category, source, severity, status, actions, focal point, and follow-up needs.
Security Risk Management and Compliance
• Support country offices in high-risk contexts to track and document compliance with mandatory Security Risk Management requirements.
Information Management and Reporting
• Prepare security documents for the Safety and Security Advisor and relevant focal points, as requested.
• Ensure formal monitoring and analytical products are submitted to the Safety and Security Advisor or designated Security Focal Point for validation before wider circulation.
• Maintain a structured schedule of routine reporting requirements, deadlines, and responsible contributors.
• Quality check assigned deliverables before routing to authorized staff.
• Prepare concise records of security monitoring meetings, including decisions, assigned actions, responsible persons and deadlines.
• Identify recurring issues, emerging patterns, and potential operational implications, avoiding speculation.
• Prepare summaries, dashboards, or briefing notes for the Safety and Security Advisor and relevant focal points, as requested.
Coordination and Information Flow
• Support information flow and timely action across administrative, programme, security, and operations teams.
• Follow up on open items to support timely updates, closure, or escalation under established procedures.
Records, Data Protection, and Continuity
• Maintain confidential security records with appropriate data protection, restricted access, and responsible handling.
• Maintain working files and records for continuity throughout the six-month assignment.
• Prepare a structured handover package before the end of the assignment.
• Maintain business continuity systems during critical incidents.
Other Duties
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Results and expected outputs
Deliverable Description Frequency
Security concerns tracking log - Updated register of reported concerns, actions, status and follow-up requirements - Ongoing
Summary update - Concise overview of key trends, open items and issues requiring management attention - Weekly or as requested
Monthly analytical note Brief analysis of patterns - recurring concerns, response status and recommended follow-up areas - Monthly
Improved tracking tools Refined templates - categories or workflow suggestions to strengthen monitoring and reporting - As needed
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