African
WHO and the Field Security Officer
Grade: NO-A
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 12 months (subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance & continuing need for position)
Job Posting: Dec 10, 2025, 3:43:19 PM
Closing Date: Jan 1, 2026, 1:59:00 AM
Primary Location: Sudan
Organization: EM_SUD WHO Representative’s Office, Sudan
Schedule: Full-time
Description of the Programme
The Department of Operations is responsible for providing efficient and effective support services to all programmes and activities of the country office in respect of budget and finance, human resources and talent management, administration, procurement, information technology, security and staff health and well-being. The safety and security section is responsible for providing timely, effective and cost-efficient services to personnel, leadership and programmes.
Profile of the Responsibilities
- Provide support in maintaining the safety and security of WHO personnel, premises and assets in compliance with UNDSS and WHO Security Management Policies and Principles, monitor the implementation of the technical security measures outlined in the Security Plan, Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM), and SOPs; ensure that the country Office, suboffice and warehouses have an acceptable level of SRMM compliance.
- Ensure that the SRM is verified and advised where required. Ensure TRIP clearance is requested. Ensure RSM compliance.
- Contribute to monitoring the security situation; undertake security risk assessments for the Country Offices; and report to the Operations Officer and the WR on any emerging security threats to WHO personnel, operations, premises, and assets.
- Facilitate the implementation of recommended mitigating measures. Provide technical input on the development of SOPs and contingency plans for the country offices, participate in implementing the enhanced security measures, and ensure staff members are familiar with and adhere to the related guidelines. Ensure the implementation of an effective, practical warden system by training all wardens and sending updated lists of staff, consultants, and dependents at the duty station.
- Arrange and compile materials for security training for personnel; provide briefings on security communication systems (and assign VHF call signs for new staff), security and evacuation procedures, and other security issues and precautions.
- Arrange office evacuation drills for staff. Maintain updated security information, ensuring personnel are regularly informed of the security situation, highlighting potential pitfalls, needs, unusual situations, and problems, and proposing recommendations.
- Coordinate diplomatic missions with UNDSS and country security forces.
- Participate in security cell, area security, and SMT meetings as required.
- Represent WHO interests at the UNDSS security cell and provide inputs on SRM, RSM, SOPs, and practices under discussion, including the local security cost-sharing budget. Responsible for Office and vehicles SRMM compliance.
- Arrange for RSM review for the residence of international staff members. Follow up on mandatory security trainings for staff and ensure full compliance.
- Assist personnel in incident response and ensure timely reporting of security incidents to the UNDSS.
- Ensure the availability of necessary security equipment, including security communications, First-Aid kits, and ballistic personal protective equipment.
- Ensure personnel and drivers comply with UNDSS security measures and with movement reporting requirements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Essential: First-level university degree in business administration, political/social sciences, psychology or international relations with a focus on security management
- Desirable: First-level university degree in police science, military or police academy degree or training.
Experience
- Essential: At least two years’ experience in security management. Experience in training and guiding personnel on security issues.
- Desirable: Experience in field missions of the UN, health cluster partners or recognized humanitarian organization would be an advantage. Security management experience in developing countries would be an asset.
Skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of security/risk management methods, combined with a background of military, police or other security specialization. Demonstrated technical skills to understand/consolidate varying specializations such as electronics, communications, mechanics, explosives and other sophisticated devices encountered in security system management. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure. Proven ability to communicate effectively. Tact, discretion, diplomacy and ability to promote consensus. Good knowledge of UN field security operations and the specificities of the operations conducted within the framework of an outbreak and health emergencies.
WHO Competencies
- Teamwork
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
- Communication
- Moving forward in a changing environment
- Producing results
Use of Language Skills
- Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.
- Desirable:
Salary
- Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 38,762 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
Addendum Information
- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used for screening.
If your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
The Director-General retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
The Director-General retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment.
WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics. WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation. Please send an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int with your full name, the vacancy number you are applying for, and the specific details of the accommodation you need.
An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct.
To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
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WHO also offers a wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and flexible work arrangements, to promote a healthy work-life balance and allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will generally be considered.
The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will generally be considered.
Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition prevents such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with the WHO medical service in the medical clearance process.
Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries, please get in touch with SHW directly at shws@who.int.
This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.
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