Security Operations Support Officer (NOA) - Benghazi

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is hiring a Security Operations Support Officer (NOA) based in Benghazi, Libya. The post supports the day-to-day management of WFP's security operations so that food assistance programmes can be delivered safely, and maintains close contact with local authorities and security organs to protect staff, activities and facilities. The contract is NOA, fixed term of one year renewable, reporting to the Head of Area Office.

Key responsibilities

• Gather security information from various sources and advise the Country Director and senior leadership on security events affecting WFP operations, proposing actions in line with WFP security regulations and UNDSS procedures.
• Contribute to security contingency and continuity planning, ensuring emergency systems are regularly tested.
• Liaise with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and attend security operations management meetings.
• Support the Field Security Division in achieving Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Security Standards (MORSS).
• Manage facility access control measures and procedures, and support the security budget, including procurement planning.
• Manage security equipment so it is issued correctly, in serviceable condition and compliant with security standards.
• Maintain liaison with Human Resources on security staffing matters such as recruitment, contract management and capacity building.
• Prepare accurate, timely reports, give security orientation briefings to new staff, support training and assist the supervisor during emergencies.

Required profile

• At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in security management (military, policy or corporate) and/or security risk management, preferably in UN or NGO systems in a humanitarian or development context.
• Experience managing emergency situations.
• Fluency (level C) in Arabic and English is a must.

Required skills

• Good theoretical understanding of security management concepts and best practices, with the ability to analyse information and make basic recommendations.
• Good communication skills and ability to deliver briefings and training.
• Ability to quickly learn UN/WFP-specific processes and systems.

Applications must be submitted only through the WFP online recruiting system; CVs sent by email or other channels are not considered. The deadline for applications is 4 November 2026.