The Security specialist is located in Sana’a, Yemen Country Office. The Security Specialist reports to the Representative and coordinates the day to day security activities and maintains a line of communication with the Office of Security Coordinator (OSC) at the Regional and HQ levels on all technical and security policy issues. She/he assists the Representative in the implementation of the security related functions and provides leadership and advice to the Country Office (CO) personnel on all aspects related to planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of CO security activities. The Security Specialist maintains close co-operation with UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), Agency Funds and Programmes Security Officer(s).

Qualifications and Experience

• An advance university degree or equivalent in Security Risk Management, political/social or international relations, law enforcement law or related area. Seven years of service as senior military or Police will suffice with technical certification in security management.  

• At least five years of relevant progressively responsible experience in the field of security risk management; at least three years within the United Nations System at the senior officer level, and preferably in a high risk duty station.

• UNDSS/UNSMS Security Professional Certification desirable. 

• Practical and professional experience in the military, police or humanitarian work;

• Excellent command of written and spoken English required. Spoken Arabic considered an asset.