23195 Field Security Support Officer (P)
International Organization for Migration · Afghanistan · Apply by October 14, 2026
About this role
The safety and security environment in Afghanistan remains highly complex, particularly after the Taliban seized power in August 2021 and formed an interim self-declared government known to the international community as the de facto authorities (Defa). Since then, the security in Afghanistan is characterized by multi-factorial threats, such as the activities of non-state armed groups, including terrorists and Armed Opposition Groups (AOG). The Office of Staff Security (OSS) is responsible for providing leadership on security policy management and Country Office operational support to enable effective implementation and delivery of IOM programmes and activities, while managing security risks at acceptable levels. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM), and direct supervision of the Field Security Officer (FSO), the Field Security Support Officer (FSSO) will be responsible and accountable for providing expert support to enable IOM’s activities and assist the FSO and IOM COM with all aspects of security risk management in Afghanistan. The Field Security Support Officer will be expected to implement appropriate safety and security management procedures that will…