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SSAFE Instructor

UNOPS

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Experience Level: Senior level Experience Length: 5 years

Job descriptions & requirements

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.

JOB SUMMARY

Education RequirementsAdvanced level university degree (Master's or equivalent) in security studies, emergency management, international relations, military, law enforcement, or a related field.A first-level university degree (Bachelor's Degree or equivalent) in a relevant field will be accepted in lieu of a Master's degree, provided there are an additional two years of qualifying experience, for a total of seven years of experience required.Experience RequirementsExperience:Minimum five years of relevant professional experience with a Master’s degree in security, humanitarian, military, law enforcement, or emergency response fields.At least five years of experience within the UNSMS is requiredProven experience in delivering trainings to multicultural audiencesPrior field experience in medium to high-risk duty stations is highly desirableMandatory Certification:Valid UNDSS-certified SSAFE Instructor accreditation is requiredValid First Aid / Trauma Care certification (e.g. IFAK, TCCC-aligned civilian equivalent) is required

RESPONSIBILITIES

Training Delivery:Deliver SSAFE/IFAK courses in accordance with UNDSS Training and Development Section (TDS) approved curricula as co-facilitator.Facilitate adult-learning, scenario-based training, including tabletop and practical exercises.Adjust scenarios to reflect changing threat environments and cohort requirements without altering approved core curriculum content.Deliver training in the Copenhagen, Denmark, region. A minimum of four combined SSAFE/IFAK courses and two standalone IFAK courses shall be held per year.Training Management & Compliance:Ensure strict adherence to UNSMS training standards, UNOPS policies, and safeguarding requirements.Coordinate with UNOPS SSAFE Course Director and UNDSS TDS counterparts on:Participant eligibility and prerequisitesTraining schedules and logisticsMedical and safety considerations during trainingMaintain accurate training records, attendance lists, and certification documentation.Assessment & Reporting:Conduct participant assessments in line with SSAFE requirementsSubmit post-training reports to UNOPS, including:Number and category of participants trainedKey observations and risk-awareness gapsRecommendations for refresher or follow-up trainingImmediately flag any serious security or welfare concerns identified during training.Surge & Advisory Support:Provide short-notice deployment support for emergency or surge training needsContribute advisory inputs to UNOPS security preparedness activities where directly linked to SSAFE/IFAK training outcomes

REQUIRED SKILLS

Logistics planning and management, Training delivery, Training program planning, Training requirements analysis

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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