Security Senior Officer (Operation)
Organizational Context
UNOPS Middle East Region (MR) supports operations across Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Palestine, fostering strategic partnerships to deliver sustainable solutions to complex development, peace, and humanitarian challenges. The Amman Multi-Country Office (MCO) provides strategic and operational support, focusing on infrastructure, procurement, project management, and HR services to advance SDGs in fragile settings.
Job Purpose
The Security Senior Officer is responsible for managing, coordinating, and advising on all security and safety matters for OPCW operations and projects in Syria. Operating within the UN Security Management System (UNSMS), the role ensures the protection of OPCW personnel, assets, and programmes through robust risk management, proactive security planning, and effective coordination with key entities like the OPCW Office of Security and Confidentiality (OCS) and the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS). This position is critical for maintaining operational continuity and safety in a high-risk environment.
Responsibilities
The Security Senior Officer is accountable for comprehensive security risk management, including conducting and updating Security Risk Assessments (SRAs), developing local security management arrangements and SOPs, and providing technical security advice for programme design and implementation. This includes ensuring adequate resourcing for risk mitigation and preparing security situation reports. The role also involves leading operational security coordination for personnel movements and field missions, liaising with UNDSS and host government authorities, and ensuring compounds and facilities meet safety standards. Incident management is key, requiring focal point duties for reporting, documentation, and analysis of security incidents, as well as supporting crisis response and evacuations. Furthermore, the officer will deliver security briefings and training, promote security awareness, and ensure compliance with UNSMS and OPCW security policies, including maintaining up-to-date documentation and testing business continuity plans.
Work Experience
Required experience includes security management, law enforcement, military, or related fields, with a strong emphasis on security risk assessment, crisis management, and coordination with UNDSS or UN field security structures. Proficiency in collaboration tools like MS Office/G-Suite is also necessary. Experience in multicultural or developing country settings, particularly within development or humanitarian contexts, is desirable.
Skills
Emergency Management, Incident Response, Personnel Security, Physical Security, Risk Assessment, Security Coordination, Security Risk Management, Training and Capacity Development.