Local Security Assistant

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced a full time opening for the role of Local Security Assistant in Mogadishu. The role requires a skilled individual with 6 - 7 years of experience in Security or a related field. This position closes on May, 30. Apply now to be considered.

Job Description

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Background

The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) provides leadership, operational support, and oversight of the security management system to enable the safest and most efficient conduct of the programmes and activities of the United Nations System. UNDSS in Somalia supports all UN Agencies in Somalia through security advice and guidance to enable the UN Agencies to conduct their operations in the safest possible manner

Duties and Responsibilities

The Local Security Assistant will provide UNDSS operational security coordination by contributing to security information collection, analysis, liaison, and reporting functions, while also supporting coordination with private security providers and relevant host-government security counterparts to ensure compliance with UN security requirements and facilitate operational security arrangements across the Area of Responsibility.

The Local Security Assistant is expected to contribute to this effort by supporting security information management, incident tracking, liaison with host-government security institutions, and coordination on checkpoint and convoy arrangements, thereby strengthening situational awareness and supporting the effective implementation of security risk management measures for UN personnel, assets, and operations. Under the technical guidance and supervision of the Principal Security Adviser (PSA) and Deputy Principal Security Adviser (DPSA), the Local Security Assistant will support the execution of UNDSS security responsibilities and daily operational coordination within the assigned Area of Responsibility.

The incumbent will demonstrate a client-oriented approach to security management, sound analytical awareness, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex and high-risk security environment, particularly in coordinating with NISA, Police, government authorities, and private security actors on checkpoint access, convoy movements, and related operational security arrangements, while interacting with personnel from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

• Job Identification 34219
• Posting Date 05/21/2026, 08:48 AM
• Apply Before 05/30/2026, 06:59 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Mogadiscio, Somalia
• Agency UNDP
• Grade NPSA-6
• Vacancy Type National Personnel Service Agreement
• Practice Area Crisis management / Country Management Support
• Bureau Regional Bureau for Arab States
• Contract Duration 1 Year
• Education & Work Experience Bachelor's Degree - 3 year(s) experience OR High School certificate- 6 year(s) experience
• Other Criteria Criminal Justice, Military Studies, Security Management, International Relations, Security Studies or a relevant field is highly desirable.
• Required Languages English and Somalia
• Vacancy Timeline 2 Weeks
• Mobility Designation N/A

• Tier 0 : UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
• Tier 1 : Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
• Tier 2 : UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
• Tier 3 or no tier indicated : All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

About Mogadishu

Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals.

Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Muqdisho • Shaqo Cusub • Amniga

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Experience:

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section

Language(s)

• High School graduate or Equivalent with 6 Years’ experience or bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience in Criminal Justice, Military Studies, Security Management, International Relations, Security Studies, Peace Governance and Development or a relevant field is highly desirable.

• Secondary Education with 6 years or University Degree with 3 years experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work.
• Somali National
• Valid National Passport maintained at all times is required.

• Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable.
• Experience in computer applications (MS Office, internet)
• Experience in preparing Security Assessments/Reports
• Experience in the military or Police background is highly desirable
• Knowledge of mechanics and driving an armored is an advantage
• Valid and clean driving license, experience in driving armored is an advantage.
• Knowledge of mechanics is desirable.

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali is essential.

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