Security Officer - Baidoa, Somalia

Application Deadline

Candidates must submit their applications by 25 July 2026, 23:59 East Africa Time (Mogadishu).

About the Organization

The World Food Programme (WFP) is recognized as the world’s largest humanitarian aid organization. It saves lives during emergencies and provides food assistance to support peace, stability, and prosperity for those affected by conflicts, disasters, and climate change.

WFP prioritizes its people, fostering a diverse, dedicated, skilled, and inclusive workforce that embodies WFP values: Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion. Staff work alongside partners to transform lives globally.

Why Work with WFP?

• Recipient of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize.
• Promotes a multicultural, diverse, and inclusive workplace.
• Invests in professional and personal growth through training, coaching, mentorship, and career mobility.
• Offers opportunities to work across country, regional, and global offices.
• Provides a competitive benefits package as detailed in the Terms and Conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance security and safety through contingency and continuity planning for WFP offices, standardizing plans and conducting regular emergency system tests.
• Coordinate with the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and national security bodies; participate in security operations management meetings to keep WFP management and staff informed.
• Support compliance with Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) and Residential Security Standards (MORSS) in collaboration with WFP Field Security Division.
• Manage access control protocols to protect WFP staff and visitors in line with UN security best practices.
• Assist in security budget management and procurement planning to optimize resource use.
• Oversee security equipment distribution, ensuring items are operational and meet required standards.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on recruitment, contracts, and training to maintain adherence to WFP policies.
• Gather and analyze local security intelligence to inform operational decisions.
• Prepare accurate, timely security reports for senior management.
• Conduct security orientation sessions for new arrivals to communicate local security conditions and procedures.
• Support training initiatives to strengthen security capabilities within WFP and with external partners.
• Assist supervisors during emergencies to address evolving security needs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational background: Postgraduate degree in Security Management, International Relations, Law Enforcement, or related fields; alternatively, a first university degree with substantial related experience and training.
• Professional experience: Minimum one year of postgraduate relevant experience or at least two years of relevant undergraduate experience in managing complex security operations, ideally in conflict or post-conflict environments.
• Proven experience working with armed groups, government entities, and communities to facilitate humanitarian access.
• Strong team leadership skills including mentoring and supervising contracted services in high-risk areas.
• Familiarity with UN Security Management System (UNSMS) policies and protocols is advantageous.
• Languages: Fluent in both English and Somali (level C proficiency).
• Capable of analyzing diverse information to develop practical security solutions.
• Effective communicator adaptable to various audiences.
• Ability to conduct training and briefings tailored to participant needs.
• Proficiency with standard office software including Windows and MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Additional Information

• This vacancy is exclusively open to qualified Somali nationals.
• Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply; WFP Somalia provides female-friendly workspaces.
• WFP is committed to a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and abuse, and all selected candidates will undergo thorough background checks.
• Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available throughout the recruitment process.
• There is no fee charged for applying to or participating in the recruitment process.
• All applications must be submitted through the online recruitment platform; CVs or applications via other channels will not be accepted.