Security Officer (UNIFIL, Naqoura)

About the role

This Security Officer (FS-6) position is based in Naqoura, Lebanon, within the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). It reports to the Chief Security Officer and the Deputy CSO on all security operations assigned. The post is open for a temporary period of 364 days, with no possibility of extension.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the CSO or her alternate with office management and supervise UNIFIL Security Units, including SIOC-info and SOC operations, as needed.
• Prepare, review and implement security risk management documents, including Area SRMs, ad hoc SRMs and contingency plans.
• Assess local security conditions, identify trends and advise UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependents on security issues.
• Take part in planning physical security measures at the forward logistics hub and in the Security Section's disposal plans for the drawdown and liquidation.
• Serve on the Security Cell, evaluate air, land and sea evacuation capability, and coordinate a 24-hour Emergency Response System.
• Analyse the security risk of the area of operations and execute security convoys for UNSMS personnel.
• Ensure fire prevention devices and equipment are available, review the fire evacuation plan and coordinate fire drills and training.
• Manage the FPU guard force, conduct security inspections, and supervise investigations of security-related incidents.
• Participate in planning protective services for Senior UN Officials, draft statements of requirement and technical specifications for security equipment, and inspect and maintain security equipment.
• Supervise identity cards, background checks and entry controls, and manage a warden system.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible security management experience within the UN Security System or a nationally recognized civilian or military entity; 5 years if a first-level university degree is held.
• Experience in a high-risk environment; experience in the Middle East, at the international level, and in managing security challenges in a conflict environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of security management, with a background in military, police or security specialization, and the ability to manage security units.
• Ability to manage security challenges in a post-conflict environment and to incorporate gender perspectives.
• English at UN Level II (reading, writing, listening and speaking); French is the other working language of the Secretariat.