Overview
The Security Operations Officer will report to the Security Adviser and be responsible for managing the 24/7 SOC, crisis and emergency response, and incident management.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day functioning of the Security Operations Centre (SOC).
- Coordinate security operations, monitoring, and reporting activities across UN duty stations.
- Maintain continuous situational awareness and provide timely security updates.
- Support emergency response, crisis management, and incident coordination.
- Receive, verify, log, and disseminate security incident reports.
- Maintain security databases, incident trackers, and operational logs.
- Prepare security situation reports (SITREPs), incident summaries, and operational briefings.
- Ensure effective operation of security communications systems.
- Support communication testing, drills, and coordination with field security personnel.
- Liaise with UN agencies and partners to ensure reliable information flow.
- Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of security SOPs, contingency plans, and response protocols.
- Ensure compliance with UNSMS policies, security plans, and local security risk management measures.
- Support security awareness briefings, induction sessions, and operational drills.
- Assist in mentoring and guiding junior security or operations staff.
Required Experience
A minimum of 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible security, preferably in the military or police context.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Political Science, Military Studies, Security Management, or equivalent is required. Or A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Specialized certification in police, military or security training is desired.
