Field Security Officer

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) of the Country Office and the technical supervision of the Office of Staff Security (OSS) as represented by the Regional Security Officer (RSO) based in the Regional Office in Dakar, the Field Security Officer will be responsible and accountable for providing expert support to enable IOM’s activities in the Country Office with all aspects of security risk management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with security officials of other UNSMS organizations, government counterparts, and partner security services to obtain up-to-date security-related information.
• Provide accurate and up-to-date assessments of the security situation in the Country Office and provide advice and recommendations to the COM on how to prevent and mitigate against identified threats and risks.
• Develop, implement, and regularly test a functioning warden system.
• Prepare country-specific training activities, seminars, and briefings, coordinate staff participation, and ensure that security training is carried out professionally within IOM and UNSMS standards.
• Provide security briefings for IOM personnel deployed to and traveling within Cameroon and coordinate all travel security requirements.
• Regularly review and monitor compliance with the UN Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM) and Residential Security Measures (RSM).
• Acquire a comprehensive operational understanding of IOM programmes in Cameroon and provide recommendations, including Security Risk assessments in areas where IOM works or is planning to deploy its teams.
• Support the COM by providing security-related inputs into the Country Office’s Business Continuity Plan.
• Supervise the Field Security National Officer to ensure that the appropriate level of security is provided to IOM personnel.
• Conduct preliminary enquiries in respect to any security breaches/incidents in the Country Office.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Security Management, Business Administration, Political/Social Science, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Law, International Relations, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or, University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in international relations, disarmament affairs, conflict resolution, crime or terrorism prevention, security, risk, disaster, or crisis/emergency management is desirable.

Languages: Fluency in English and French is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.

How to apply: All applications must be submitted online by October 21, 2026.