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Senior Security Associate

WFPAmman,Jordan
Position:General | G-7Deadline:18 Sep 2026 (3 days left)Job ID:JR126464Posted on:3 Sep 2026 (12 days ago)
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Pay and conditions

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Job Description

Leads WFP security activity in Amman to protect staff, facilities and operations. The role analyses threats and security information, coordinates mitigation and emergency preparedness, strengthens access control and equipment management, builds relationships with authorities and partners, and delivers risk-management guidance and training that enable safe humanitarian programme delivery in Jordan.

Key Details

Department

Security

Position Details

Experience level

Senior

Minimum experience

7 years

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Bachelor's degree

Contract duration

12 months, renewable

Language Requirements

Required

English, Arabic

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Review security threats and produce trend reports for senior decision-making
  • Analyse incidents and security information using management tools
  • Build relationships with authorities, communities, UN and NGO security actors
  • Coordinate security assessments and staff activities during field missions
  • Implement risk-mitigation measures including Minimum Operational Security Standards compliance
  • Oversee security equipment, access control, emergency planning and staff training

Role Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Seven or more years of progressively responsible relevant work experience
  • Fluency in English at level C
  • Fluency in Arabic at level C

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Additional Information

  • Fixed-term contract

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from WFP Careers, on 3 Sep 2026.