Security Officer

United Nations Children's Fund

Location:
Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo
Grade:
NO-2
Category:
Professional Staff
Posted Jun 22, 2026Apply by Jul 1, 2026 (4d left)

The Security Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance to manage security planning, risk assessments, and ensure the safety and security of personnel, family members, and UNICEF premises in a complex and evolving context of the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Responsibilities

  • Provide professional technical, operational and administrative assistance to the supervisor to manage security planning and risk assessments.
  • Ensure the safety and security of personnel and their eligible family members.
  • Safeguard UNICEF premises, assets and resources at the duty station.
  • Support effective and equitable response efforts in a complex and evolving security context.

Requirements

  • A university degree in one of the following fields is required: Security Risk Management, International Relations, Conflict Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Diplomatic Studies, Conflict and Security, Counter Terrorism or another relevant technical field.
  • A minimum of two years of professional experience in global security risk management and/or security analysis is required.
  • Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is desirable.
  • Demonstrated international security management experience and understanding of the United Nations Security Management System is highly desirable.
  • Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is desirable.

Skills

  • Security Risk Management
  • International Relations
  • Conflict Analysis
  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Diplomatic Studies
  • Counter Terrorism
  • Global Security Risk Management
  • Security Analysis
  • International Security Management
  • UN Security Management System
  • Security Planning
  • Risk Assessment
  • Personnel Security
  • Operational Security (OPSEC)
  • Administrative Security

Languages

English