Security Operations Support Officer - NOA

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 15 October 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 Arabian Standard Time (Aden) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFPThe World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of extreme weather shocks. 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WHY JOIN WFP? - WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. - WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. - WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities. - A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe. - We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to theTerms and Conditionssection of this vacancy announcement). - JOB TITLE:Security Operations Support Officer - TYPE CONTRACT:NOA, Fixed-Term - DUTY STATION:Aden, Yemen - DURATION:12 months ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: The Security Operations Support Officer is based in the WFP Aden Country Office and reports to the Chief Security Officer/Head of Security. The incumbent supports the planning, coordination and implementation of security operations across the Area of Responsibility, contributing to the safe and effective delivery of WFP programmes in a complex and high-risk environment. The position requires initiative, sound professional judgement and the ability to manage operational security priorities with limited supervision. Responsibilities include security risk management, analysis and reporting, mission and movement planning, incident and emergency response, humanitarian access, physical security, and implementation and monitoring of Security Risk Management Measures (SRMMs). The incumbent maintains operational coordination with UNDSS, UN agencies, relevant authorities and humanitarian partners, provides technical security advice, and may deploy at short notice in response to operational or security requirements. JOB PURPOSE: To support the planning and management of WFP security operations through risk analysis, operational security planning, incident and emergency management, mission support, humanitarian access, physical security and implementation of SRMMs. Provide timely security analysis, technical advice and risk-based recommendations to support management decision-making, operational continuity and the protection of WFP personnel, premises, assets and operations in accordance with WFP and UNSMS requirements. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES(not all-inclusive, within delegated authority): 1.Monitor and analyse security developments, conflict dynamics, incidents, access constraints and emerging threats that may affect WFP personnel, beneficiaries, partners, facilities, movements and programme delivery, providing timely operational recommendations to management. 2.Plan and coordinate security support for field missions and humanitarian operations, including route and destination assessments, movement planning, security briefings, communications, tracking arrangements and implementation of required risk mitigation measures. 3.Conduct and support Security Risk Management (SRM) and ad-hoc security assessments for new or changing WFP activities, locations and operational areas, and monitor implementation of approved Security Risk Management Measures (SRMMs). 4.Work closely with Programme, Logistics, Supply Chain and Field Offices to identify security and access constraints affecting food assistance, distributions, assessments, monitoring activities and other field operations, and recommend practical measures to enable safe programme delivery. 5.Maintain operational liaison with UNDSS, UN agencies, relevant authorities, community representatives, humanitarian partners and other security stakeholders to support information sharing, humanitarian access, field movements and incident response. 6.Coordinate security arrangements for WFP movements, including route assessments, convoy and escort requirements, movement tracking, communications and contingency arrangements, ensuring compliance with established procedures and approved SRMMs. 7.Conduct physical security assessments of WFP offices, warehouses, guesthouses and other operational facilities, identify vulnerabilities and oversee appropriate mitigation measures, including access control, guarding, perimeter protection, CCTV, screening and emergency arrangements. 8.Apply an integrated and layered physical security approach, including the principles of deter, detect, delay and deny, ensuring that personnel, procedures and technical security systems collectively provide appropriate protection to WFP facilities and operations. 9.Coordinate the initial security response to incidents affecting WFP personnel or operations, ensuring timely notification, personnel accountability, information verification, operational advice and follow-up actions, and support crisis and emergency management as required. 10.Maintain and regularly test emergency preparedness and personnel accountability arrangements, including communications, warden systems, emergency contact procedures, relocation/evacuation arrangements and other contingency measures. 11.Prepare timely and operationally focused security reports, advisories, incident reports, assessments, SOPs and security plans, translating security information into practical recommendations for WFP management and operational units. 12.Provide security briefings and operational advice to personnel before field missions and upon arrival in the duty station, ensuring awareness of current threats, movement restrictions, emergency procedures and required mitigation measures. 13.Plan and conduct security training, drills and exercises for WFP personnel and security support staff, including emergency response, communications, access control and other identified operational requirements. 14.Manage and monitor security equipment and systems, ensuring communications and protective equipment remain operational, properly accounted for and available to support field missions, facilities and emergency response. 15.Supervise and provide technical guidance to assigned security personnel, guards and contracted security providers, ensuring operational readiness, compliance with procedures and appropriate standards of performance. 16.Support security-related budgeting, procurement and resource planning, ensuring requirements are based on operational risks and programme needs and that security resources are deployed effectively. 17.Deploy at short notice to support field operations, security assessments, incidents, emergencies or emerging humanitarian requirements, and perform other security duties a