The Position:

Under the Supervision of the Security Specialist, the Local Security Associate (LSA) is based in Aden and is responsible for advising the Yemen Representative, through the Security Specialist, on their duties and responsibilities in accordance with the UN and UNFPA Security Management Systems.. Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Security Specialist, the Security Associate will coordinate day-to-day security activities. . 

The LSA will assist the Security Specialist in the implementation of security related functions and provides advice to the Yemen based personnel on all aspects related to planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the Country Office security activities.  The LSA maintains close cooperation with the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and other UN Security Management System (UNSMS) organizations
 

How you can make a difference:

NFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

In response to the security situation, UNFPA has rapidly scaled up its programming and personnel in Yemen. In response, UNFPA is staying and delivering and has already mobilized organization-wide support. UNFPA maintains personnel in Sanaa, Aden, and Hodeidah to coordinate the humanitarian response. UNFPA continues to adapt its activities across Yemen to focus on life-saving humanitarian response in the face of acute needs with the active participation and involvement of affected populations. UNFPA’s response plan is built on established inter-agency partnerships and sustained residual presence of partners. The Local Security Associate is required to support personnel and programme implementation. 

You would be responsible for:

Security Risk Management and Security Planning

• Assist the supervisor in drafting routine security reports, including but not limited to Security Incident Reports (SIR)
• Support the supervisor administratively and logistically in their planning functions related to the safety and security of UNFPA personnel and eligible family members, as well as the safeguarding of premises, assets, and resources in accordance with UN and UNFPA Security Management Systems. 
• Assist the supervisor by collecting and providing the basic information required for the implementation of the UNSMS/UNFPA Yemen Security and Contingency Plan, Security Risk Management (SRM) Measures, and other relevant policies, guidelines, and assessments. 
• Assist the supervisor in the development of UNFPA routine security documentation, including security contingency plans such as, but not limited to, fire and evacuation plans.
• Attend the security cell meetings if requested

Safety and Security Services

• Monitor the local security situation through local media and networks, providing regular information and updates to the supervisor relative to ongoing and emerging security issues in the country. 
• Assist the supervisor in security activities that support UNFPA personnel, premises, and operations for all locations where UNFPA personnel and/or eligible family members are present.
• Provide ongoing routine technical support and direction for contracted security providers.
• Under the direct guidance of the supervisor, share information with UNFPA personnel and eligible family members that would affect their safety and security, and information regarding the actions to take in the event of an emergency, including those identified in the UNFPA/UN Security and Contingency Plans. 
• Support the supervisor in the establishment of effective and functioning Communications/Warden Systems for UNFPA and the periodic testing of these systems.
• Support the supervisor in the conduct of all security-related contingency exercises, particularly relating to administration, communications, and logistics.

Security Networking

• With significant guidance from the supervisor, actively maintain official liaison with host government counterparts, local authorities responsible for security, law and order, and security counterparts in the UNSMS.

Support in Knowledge Management and Capacity Building

• Coordinate, as required, with the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), to ensure all UNFPA personnel undertake mandatory security training/briefings.
• Assist in the provision of any security-related training for UNFPA personnel or eligible family members, particularly to ensure comprehension by those more comfortable in the local language.

Any Other Duties

• Perform any other duties as required by the Security Specialist 

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

• Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field. 
• A university degree or equivalent in Political Science, Military Studies, Security Management, Law Enforcement, Business Continuity Management, or related discipline is an advantage.  

Knowledge and Experience: 

• At least 6 years of experience in a relevant field.  Demonstrated ability to work closely with UN counterparts, government officials, implementing partners, and NGOs is desirable. Experience in a Security Management System within the United Nations or similar International Organizations, including international NGO, is an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience in data collection, analysis, and dissemination are desirable.
• Computer literate in office software such as Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to travel to the field whenever necessary.

Languages: 

Fluency in English and Arabic is required as this is a national position. 
 

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

Safety and Security :Enabling the safety and security of UNFPA personnel and operations

Office support

• Provide logistical support
• Manage data
• Manage documents, correspondence and reports
• Manage information and workflows
• Planning, organizing and multitasking
• Support financial data analysis

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
 

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.