Security Officer
Organizational Context
This Security Officer position is based in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in Naqoura. Reporting to the Chief Security Officer (SCO) and Deputy CSO, the role is integral to the Security Information and Operations Center (SIOC) within the UN Secretariat, overseeing security operations and contributing to mission readiness.
Job Purpose
The Security Officer is responsible for assisting the Chief Security Officer (SCO) with office management and supervising UNIFIL Security Units, including SIOC-info and SOC operations. This role involves preparing, reviewing, and implementing security risk management documents, conducting local security assessments, and advising UN personnel on security matters. The position also plays a key part in planning physical security measures, supporting security section disposal plans during drawdown periods, and evaluating evacuation capabilities. The officer will coordinate security operations, manage emergency response systems, analyze security risks, and oversee security-related incident investigations, ensuring the safety and security of UN personnel and assets.
Responsibilities
Key duties include assisting with office management and supervising security units, SIOC-info, and SOC operations. The role requires preparing, reviewing, and implementing security risk management documents, including Area SRMs and contingency plans. Conducting local security assessments, advising personnel on security issues, and planning physical security measures are essential. The officer will support security section disposal plans during drawdown and liquidation periods, serve as a member of the Security Cell, and evaluate emergency evacuation capabilities. Responsibilities also encompass coordinating security operations, executing security convoys, managing a 24-hour Emergency Response System, analyzing security risks, and ensuring fire prevention measures are in place. Additionally, the role involves supervising investigations of security incidents, recommending capability improvements, planning protective services for senior officials, and managing security equipment procurement and deployment.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressive security management experience is required, which can be reduced to five years with a first-level university degree. Experience in a mission environment within a high-risk setting is mandatory. Experience in the Middle East, at the international level, and managing security in conflict environments are desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Teamwork, Planning and Organizing, Security Management, Risk Assessment, Emergency Response, Security Operations Coordination, Incident Investigation, Security Equipment Management, Office Management.