Security Officer – Administration

About the role

The United Nations Support Office in Haiti is seeking a Security Officer with administrative responsibilities. Based in Port‑au‑Prince, the incumbent will join the Safety and Security Section and support the UN Security Management Team in safeguarding personnel, assets and operations.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to office management procedures and supervise a Security Unit as needed.
• Participate in the Security Cell, implement and evaluate the security plan.
• Analyze security risk levels for the area of operations.
• Monitor, conduct or coordinate security operations.
• Maintain communication with UN and non‑UN security focal points.
• Brief senior security officers on unit status, activities and requirements.
• Provide advice and training to UN personnel and eligible dependents on security matters.
• Identify training needs and gaps in capability, recommending amendments.
• Draft Statements of Requirement and technical specifications for security equipment procurement.
• Inspect security equipment and ensure minimum requirements are met.
• Supervise issuance of identity cards, background checks and entry controls.
• Act as Duty Officer within the Security Section.
• Coordinate human‑resource administration activities in line with UN rules.
• Lead preparation and implementation of the work programme within budgetary limits.
• Oversee procurement, billing, travel programme and vendor contract evaluation.

Required profile

• Member of the United Nations Security Management Team.
• Reports to the Chief Security Adviser or delegate.
• Experience in security risk analysis and coordination.
• Ability to communicate with diverse UN and non‑UN stakeholders.
• Knowledge of UN security procedures and administrative processes.

Required skills