Field Security Assistant at Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Overview

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking a Field Security Assistant to support security operations in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. This is a 12-month non-staff opportunity with a possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to staff security emergencies and organize immediate assistance.
• Support compliance with United Nations security policies and procedures.
• Monitor and report on the daily security situation and provide briefings.
• Disseminate security advisories to staff in a timely manner.
• Conduct security assessments and coordinate with host government security authorities and UNDSS.
• Maintain and update security plans, staff movement records, and contingency arrangements.
• Provide security briefings and support security clearances for staff.
• Support convoy planning, field mission security arrangements, and enforce compliance with Security Risk Management and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prepare Security Risk Assessments and support the implementation of Security Risk Management measures, Area Security Plans, and contingency plans.

Requirements

• University degree in risk or emergency management, social or political science, military science, public administration, law enforcement, law, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years relevant experience in police, armed forces, private security, or security services of a large organization.
• Working knowledge of English (Level C).
• Must be a national of Nigeria.

Benefits

This is a 12-month non-staff opportunity with a possibility of extension.

Location

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

How to Apply

Apply via the provided link to the FAO careers page.

Deadline

17 March 2026 11:58 PM