Field Security Officer

THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Country Manager, Somalia and with technical direction from the Regional Security Officer, the Field Security Officer (FSO) oversees security risk management in the designated IDLO Offices of Somalia, Kenya and Uganda, ensuring that the appropriate measures and policies are in place and that emerging security and safety issues are responsively addressed.
The FSO monitors security issues in the assigned field locations and ensures employees are provided with all necessary security training and support. The incumbent further facilitates compliance with respect to all security policies, procedures, and practices, and advises on all necessary IDLO security directives/instructions.

The FSO post in based in Mogadishu, Somalia, with approximately 1-2 weeks travel every two months to Kenya and/or Uganda.

Summary of essential functions:
1. Directly oversee security infrastructure and daily operations in Somalia, Kenya and Uganda country office;
2. Review security procedures and guidelines and ensure that they are in line with the IDLO Security Policy and the in-country Security Risk Assessment(s) for Somalia, Kenya and Uganda and recommend changes in order to sustain effectiveness;
3. Review and update all country security plans for Somalia, Kenya and Uganda
4. Assess program strategies in terms of exposure and risk and determine the appropriate risk mitigation measures;
5. Provide training and briefings for IDLO personnel across Somalia, Kenya and Uganda in all aspects of security risk management, including first aid training

6. Advise SMT in-country and IDLO personnel of risks associated with the work and with the local environment, and on mitigation measures in order to develop a culture of security;

7. Advise RSO of security risk management developments in country in order to facilitate his/her clear understanding of country and regional security issues;

8. Build networks of collaboration with security representatives of other organizations, security providers, diplomatic services, and local government security forces in order to ensure that a support infrastructure is in place to respond emergencies and anticipate emerging security issues.

Results Expected
1. Directly oversee security infrastructure and daily operations in the Somalia, Kenya and Uganda country office;
2. Establish and update security risk assessments, ensuring adaptation to the local security environment in order to mitigate risks to IDLO personnel in the implementation of organization’s work in line with the IDLO Security Policy
3. Identify threats and advise IDLO staff on risks associated with projects (and movement) in the locality in order to establish heightened awareness and uniform compliance to strengthen a culture of security in the country office;
4. Build staff capacities related to security and safety, and risk mitigation;
5. Review security procedures and guidelines and ensure that they are in line with the IDLO Security Policy and the in-country Security Risk Assessment(s) and recommend changes in order to sustain effectiveness;
6. Review and update all Country Security Plans for Somalia, Kenya and Uganda
7. Assess program design in terms of exposure, threats and risk and determine the appropriate risk mitigation measures;
8. Provide advice to SMT in-country and direct Field Security Staff to ensure that IDLO security policies, procedures in order to be in line with the SRMPF and practices appropriately support the Organization’s field operational program priorities;
9. Advise SMT in-country and program staff of the assessments of security risks and of the development of security planning to mitigate assessed threats in IDLO’s operations;
10. Advise SMT in-country and IDLO staff of risks associated with the work and with the local environment, and on mitigation measures in order to develop a culture of security;
11. Advise SMT in-country and IDLO staff of risks associated with the work and with the local environment, and on mitigation measures in order to develop a culture of security;

12. Advise RSO Sahel of security risk management developments in country in order to facilitate his/her clear understanding of country and regional security issues;
13. Build networks of collaboration with security representatives of other organizations, security providers, diplomatic services, and local government security forces in order to ensure that a support infrastructure is in place to respond emergencies and anticipate emerging security issues;

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in UN/NGO/IGO Security Management.

Languages Requirements

• Fluency in oral and written English is required

Specific knowledge, skills, and competencies

• Strong knowledge of local and regional security dynamics.
• Actively manages and leverages a productive network of security relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficient use of other ICT software and internet software.
• Shares unclassified information and contributes, encourages, and motivates others to become involved in team activities. Provides constructive feedback and willingly helps others. Contributes to a fair environment that fosters collaboration and cooperation. Works effectively across and within IDLO organizational boundaries.
• Acts as a role model and offers guidance to colleagues. Takes initiative to share knowledge, experiences, and information with others. Accepts and gives constructive feedback (up, down, and across) to develop and motivate others.
• Proven ability to see through tasks set and deliver results.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the region, if required.
• Keen sense of ethics, integrity, and commitment to IDLO’s mandate. Self-motivated and dynamic with a willingness and ability to use initiative to assist the organization to achieve its objectives;

For this internationally professional recruited position, IDLO shall offer the selected candidate an Affiliate contract of 12 months, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and availability of funding.

IDLO shall also offer a yearly basic salary a benefits package including provident fund contribution, hardship allowance, medical insurance, leave entitlements including home leave and rest and recuperation (R&R) in accordance with IDLO Employee Regulations and Rules. Relocation allowance is also available for internationally recruited employees.

This is a non-family duty station. The Program runs a five-day working week from Sunday to Thursday.

Applications will be screened on regular basis; a qualified applicant might be recruited before the deadline. In the interest of making the most effective use of resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted during the selection process.

IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome applications of qualified and diverse candidates.

IDLO is committed to achieving a 50/50 gender balance at all levels within its workforce. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.

IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of a sexual nature; or discrimination. As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks of all selected candidates as part of its selection process.

Application Deadline: 15 July 2025 (23:59hrs, Rome time).