ASSISTANT SECURITY OFFICER
United Nations Support Office in Somalia · MOGADISHU · NO-A · Apply by October 12, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in UNDSS Integrated Security Workforce, Administrative and Support Unit, Mogadishu Somalia. The Assistant Security Officer reports to UNSOS Chief Security Officer through the respective Head of Security Unit. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Assistant Security Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Prepares draft of security plan for the mission, designated county or geographic area, including all aspects related to elaboration, development, and implementation and updating of the plan. • Establishes and maintains close relations with host country security agencies and acts as liaison between the senior security professional and the host country services. • Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN staff, project personnel and dependents on potential security problems, such as mines, kidnapping, armed attacks, arrest and detention. • Supports the ongoing evaluation of air, land and sea evacuation routes and resources for use in emergencies ensuring the availability of vehicles, aircraft, vessels, fuel supply and assessable roads. • Ensures that fire…