Field Security Officer - CST II (Aden, Yemen)

Overview

Support the effective management of WFP security operations, ensuring programmes are delivered safely and efficiently, while maintaining the security and safety of WFP personnel, assets, and facilities in line with UNSMS standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation of Security Risk Management (SRM) for all WFP personnel, assets, and programme activities across Yemen.
• Serve as the security advisor to the Country Director/OiC in the absence of the CSO.
• Conduct continuous security and context analysis, including mapping and assessment of state and non-state armed actors, political dynamics, and emerging threats.
• Facilitate and sustain humanitarian access through engagement and negotiation with local authorities, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor the security environment nationwide, providing timely advisories and analysis on developments that may impact WFP operations.
• Develop, update, and implement security policies, SOPs, contingency plans, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain effective security communication systems and coordination mechanisms.
• Represent WFP in inter-agency security forums.
• Strengthen coordination with UNDSS, government counterparts, and humanitarian partners.
• Support the integration of security considerations into programme planning and implementation.
• Oversee security reporting, assessments, and analysis.
• Facilitate training and capacity-building initiatives for WFP staff and cooperating partners.
• Act in an emergency response capacity, supporting crisis management, relocation/evacuation planning, and continuity of operations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in security risk management, preferably within the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) or in comparable military, police, or corporate security environments, including experience in the supervision of security and support personnel. Demonstrated experience in conducting security risk assessments and analysis, including the development and application of tools and methodologies to monitor and evaluate evolving security environments. Proven ability to provide technical security advice and guidance in support of strengthening organizational security management frameworks and operational decision-making. Experience in team leadership and coordination, including the management and development of national staff. Practical experience in resource management and operational planning, preferably in complex field settings. Substantive experience working in at least one high-risk or emergency operational context.

Qualifications

Advanced University degree in Security Management, International Relations or Law Enforcement or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses. A diploma obtained from Military/Police Academy with qualifying relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the First University degree.

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