Security Liaison Officer

About the Role

The UN Development Programme is seeking a Security Liaison Officer for a contract position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves providing in-country security support to ensure the safety of UN staff, their families, premises, and visiting missions and conferences within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Role Context and Objectives

The Security Liaison Officer will serve as a key point of contact, offering essential support to the UN Designated Official, members of the UN Security Management Team in KSA, the UNDSS Regional Office, and UN security focal points across all UN entities operating in the country. The primary objective is to maintain a secure environment for all UN personnel and assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-country security liaison support to the DO/RC, SMT, UNDSS, UN agencies, and host government counterparts in Saudi Arabia.
• Support security risk assessment, analysis, planning, and reporting for UN personnel, premises, assets, travel, and events.
• Oversee premises and operational security measures, including access control, guard supervision, MOSS/MORSS compliance, and the warden system.
• Provide administrative, logistical, and documentation support for security coordination mechanisms and key security plans.
• Coordinate security information sharing with national authorities, diplomatic missions, international organizations, and UN security focal points.
• Deliver security briefings, orientation, and awareness sessions for UN personnel, visitors, and dependents.

Experience Requirements

Candidates for this position are required to have over 10 years of relevant experience in security management or liaison roles, preferably within an international organization or governmental context.

Work Arrangement

This is a contract-based position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Application Process

Further details regarding the application process and salary will be disclosed to qualified candidates.