Senior Security Lead — Crisis Response & Risk Management

UNOPS; Damascus (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UNOPS in the Middle East region seeks a Security Senior Officer to manage security and safety for operations in Syria. You will coordinate Security Risk Assessments, develop local security arrangements and SOPs, and provide technical security advice to programme design and implementation to ensure continuity and protection.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree (2 years with Master’s) or equivalent, with experience in security management, crisis response, and coordination with UNDSS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred with 2 years of relevant security experience.
• Professional security certifications (e.g., UNDSS SSAFE, HEAT, CPP) are desirable.
• Experience in security risk assessment, crisis management, and coordination with UNDSS or UN field security structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate security risk assessments and security situation reporting.
• Develop local security management arrangements and SOPs for operations in Syria.
• Coordinate with UNDSS, host government authorities, and ensure safety compliance of compounds and staff.
• Deliver security briefings and training; support crisis response and evacuations.

Skills

Emergency Management

Incident Response

Personnel Security

Physical Security

Risk Assessment

Security Coordination

Security Risk Management

Training and Capacity Development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

UNOPS in the Middle East region seeks a Security Senior Officer to manage security and safety for operations in Syria. You will coordinate Security Risk Assessments, develop local security arrangements and SOPs, and provide technical security advice to programme design and implementation to ensure continuity and protection.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree (2 years with Master’s) or equivalent, with experience in security management, crisis response, and coordination with UNDSS.