Head of Security & Logistics

Contract Contract type Permanent Deadline for application

16/02/2026

The description Office Head of Security & Logistics 16-Feb-2026 Duration

• 11 months Role Pupose The Security & Logistics Officer is responsible for the coordination and implementation of security measures and logistics operations within the project, ensuring the safety of personnel and property, as well as the efficiency of logistics operations. He/she works closely with project teams, partners and UN agencies to ensure a safe and secure working environment. Functions / Key Results Expected
• 1. Coordination of security

Other information

Ensure security coordination within the project and liaise with Monusco security, other UN agencies, state security organizations and/or other humanitarian actors in the region. In collaboration with UNDSS, Keep and update, if necessary, the various security plans and all related documents (Warden system and other annexes related to the Security Plan).

Responsibilities

Update the various Business Continuity Plans of different offices under his responsibility, ensure a briefing with the staff and regularly do simulation exercises related to the Business Continuity Plan and Integrated Security Plan. Make the PSA (Physical Security Assessment) for all offices of the project. Monitor staff movement in different offices and in the field. Keep an up-to-date list of all safety equipment and ensure its proper functioning. Keep the staff list up-to-date by office. Ensure compliance with SRM recommendations prior to any field mission, otherwise submit an ad hoc SRM if required. Conduct safety assessments and acceptance recommendations in all areas of the project. Do the daily security report and Weekly Security Analysis in our areas of activity including incidents or threats to our activities. Hold the project’s new staff briefing and make a safe briefing to all staff on a regular basis.

Location

Maintain residency assessments (RSM) of international staff deployed to different project locations. Refresh the various security-related files shared with the Security Officer from the CAMCO Hub. Provide security advice to the CAMCO Coordination Team (CMT) and individual project managers when needed. Requirements Minimum education Bachelor

professionals, workers and crafts Security Skills Not defined Prerequisites

Required skills

Communication, Logistics Management, Risk Management, Security Management.

Candidate profile

Required

Education / Qualifications

Have a level degree (BAC)+5) in the field of security OR a diploma (BAC+3) with 2 years of relevant experience in the field of security Desired Certification in Safety Management Experience Requirements Required Considerable security experience within the United Nations system and/or in the private and public sectors;

• 2 years of relevant professional experience and 1 year of experience in the field of preferences within the United Nations system; Have at least 2 years of experience in the United Nations system; A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in security administration, preferably in the military, police or security company, at high levels of responsibilities Desired Experience working in the DRC Good experience in logistics management Good knowledge of security administration, supplemented by military or police skills or another specialisation in security; Good knowledge of computer tools, including commonly used commercial software (Word, Excel,...), knowledge of radio and satellite communications equipment Language Requirements Frank, Fluent. Desired English, Intermediate Swahili, Intermediate. Company Name of employer

Job overview

Together, we build the future UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core. We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options.

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