Field Security Officer (Multiple Duty Stations Roster), Kinshasa

Field Security Officer P3 (Multiple Duty Stations Roster)

• Grade: P3
• Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
• Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 months
• Job Posting: Nov 3, 2026, 7:31:39 AM
• Closing Date: Nov 24, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
• Primary Location: Congo, The Democratic Republic of the-Kinshasa
• Organization: AF_COD Democratic Republic of Congo
• Schedule: Full-time

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Purpose of the Position

In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Incident Management System (IMS), at the country level, the incumbent will provide security coverage for WHO staff, responders and operations with the framework of and in compliance with UNSMS policies and procedures, including conducting training for all WHO staff and responders, ensure secured environment for the implementation of the emergency operations in the country of assignment.

Objectives of the Programme

The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries, and to coordinator international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.

Organizational context

Reporting to the Head of WHO Country Office, under the guidance of the Incident Manager and respective Regional Security Officer, and in closed coordination with the Coordinator Security in Headquarters, the incumbent will have the front line responsibility of preserving and maintaining the safety and security of WHO staff, teams and responders; to enable the implementation of WHO’s emergency operations across the country of assignment. This requires extensive contacts with staff and partners countrywide, providing advice, briefing and awareness, as well as ongoing contacts with Coordinator SEC, and relevant directors of administration and finance. Additionally, the work requires extensive contacts with UNDSS and other UN field security officers to exchange information and ensure mutual understanding, obtain and/or give assistance as related to security and related matters, as well as the national authorities.

Summary of Assigned Duties

During deployment, the duty station may change, and duties may be modified, based upon the technical needs of the Programme.

1. Support the Incident Manager and the Head of WHO Office with regard to maintaining the safety and security of WHO personnel, premises and assets in compliance with UNSMS and WHO Security Management Policies and Principles, monitor the implementation of the technical security measures outlined in the Security Plan, MOSS, and SOPs; ensure that the Country Office as well as the suboffices have an acceptable level of MOSS compliance.
2. Monitor the security situation across the county; undertake security risk assessment for the Country Office as well as overall suboffices and report to the Head of WHO Office on any emerging security threats to WHO personnel, operations, premises and assets. Facilitate the implementation of recommended mitigating measures.
3. Develop contingency plans for the Country Office as well as for each suboffice, be instrumental in implementing the enhanced security measures; and ensure staff members are familiar and adhere with the related guidelines.
4. In cooperation with the data team and the field coordinators, facilitate the implementation of an effective and practical system to track WHO staff and responders throughout the country of assignment; ensure that all field coordinators send, on daily basis, an updated list of staff, consultants, partners and dependents present at their respective field locations.
5. In close coordination with Logistics team, ensure that all deployed staff and responders are provided with a mobile phone and a SIM card upon arrival, as well as hand-held radios where applicable, to enable establishing a SMS or other rapid alert systems to provide staff with relevant and real time information and updates about the prevailing security situation. 6) Conduct training for all WHO staff and nonstaff in accordance with WHO policies and UNSMS standards, provide briefing on radio communication, convoy, security and evacuation procedures and other security issues and precautions to be taken in compliance with the current measures prescribed by UNDSS and WHO.
6. Maintain updated security information, prepare periodical situation reports ensuring that the Head of WHO Office and the UNDSS are kept regularly informed of security situation, drawing their attention to pitfalls, needs, unusual situations and problems, proposing improvements.
7. Participate with the logistics team in identifying proper accommodations, with adequate security measures for all staff and responders, ensuring their safety and well-being.
8. Ensure WHO's participation in the UN Security Cell. Establish contact with all relevant national authorities including national security agencies as appropriate.
9. Guide the Local Security assistant (s), where applicable.
10. Perform any other incident-specific related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

Recruitment Profile Competencies:

1. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
2. Moving forward in a changing environment
3. Creating an empowering and motivating environment
4. Teamwork
5. Communication

Functional Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated technical skills to understand/consolidate varying specializations such as electronics, communications, mechanics, explosives and other sophisticated devices encountered in security system management. • Tact, discretion and diplomacy. • Good knowledge of WHO field security operations and the specificities of the operations conducted within the framework of an outbreak and health emergencies.

Education Qualifications

• Essential: First level university degree in police science, business administration, political/social sciences, psychology or international relations or related field from an accredited/recognized institute, with focus on security management or equivalent in military or police academy degree or training.

Experience

• Essential: At least five years’ experience in security management, at the national and international levels. Some experience in training and guiding staff on security issues. *Desirable: Experience in field missions of WHO, the UN, health cluster partners or recognized humanitarian organization would be an advantage.

Use of Language Skills

Excellent knowledge of French with working knowledge of English. Good knowledge of the local language of the country of assignment is highly desirable.

Other Skills

(e.g. IT) Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications