Mission Description

Under the supervision of the Regional Operations Security Coordinator, the National Operations Security Officer (CNSO) is a security professional responsible for ensuring the safety of personnel and assets of the Agency in a given country. He/she is part of Expertise France’s Operations Security Department (DSO) and report hierarchically to the Regional Operations Security Coordinator (CRSO) responsible for their country of employment. The CNSO is the primary security contact on the ground. They maintain and leverage their expert knowledge of local security issues to secure all Agency activities in their country (EF Office, projects, ETI), under the supervision of the CRSO.

Main Responsibilities

Security Monitoring and Environmental Awareness
Conduct daily security monitoring
Develop and maintain a security network
Produce a weekly security report (CRH) for the Regional Security Coordination (CRSO)
Identify, qualify, and report early warning signals
Handle first-level alerts and escalate immediately if direct or indirect impact is confirmed
Contribute to local risk and threat mapping
Propose security posture adjustments based on context evolution
Immediately alert the CRSO in case of deterioration
Monitoring of Exposed Personnel and Activities
Maintain an up-to-date list of resident EF personnel and communicate it monthly to the CRSO
Verify that all resident EF personnel have completed their Deployment & Recruitment Security Clearance sheet
Track movements, travel, and field missions of EF staff
Ensure compliance with security procedures
Provide 24/7 monitoring of sensitive situations (depending on threat level)
Verify mission readiness before departure (vehicle equipment, communication devices, etc.)
Ensure local implementation of security instructions without interpreting their scope
Conduct reconnaissance missions as required by the CRSO
First-Level Safety Audits (Infrastructure)
Perform first-level safety audits of offices, residences, facilities, and hotels using professional tools
Verify compliance with technical standards (access, perimeter, control, lighting)
Monitor implementation of recommendations
Contribute to in-depth audits conducted by headquarters or zonal coordinators
Logistics Security
Verify security compliance of vehicles (condition, maintenance, mandatory equipment, minimum standards)
Supervise drivers (security briefings, incident response)
Maintain vehicle fleet records
Security Equipment and Materials
Analyze local legal framework for possession or use of specific security equipment (ballistic protection, satellite equipment, etc.)
Check existence and condition of security equipment (medical kits, radios, beacons)
Maintain inventory of security materials and equipment
Conduct mandatory tests and complete provided documentation
Train staff on the use of security equipment
Submit additional requests to the CRSO
Communication Loops
Ensure proper security communication protocols
Integrate new arrivals into appropriate communication loops
Perform first-level monitoring of communication loops (acknowledgment/receipt)
Escalate any issues to the zonal level
Local Security Providers
Identify local providers capable of offering security support
Verify and monitor contract execution by local security providers (especially guarding)
Ensure quality of services provided (tests, reliability analysis, etc.)
First-Level Mission Support
Support staff members in issuing their mission security clearance
Support operations in setting up mission protocols
Verify coherence of planned routes and arrangements
Liaise with authorities and relevant security stakeholders when needed
Propose adaptive measures if necessary
Assist in completing mission authorization requests
Complete a lessons-learned sheet for any mission outside usual scope
Participate in high-risk missions as instructed by the CRSO
Security Incident Management (excluding major crises)
Act as local focal point in case of incident
Centralize initial information and produce or ensure production of a security event report
Report any intentional or unintentional deviation from security measures
Apply escalation procedures to the zonal level
Ensure administrative and documentary follow-up of incidents
Contribute to root cause analysis and implementation of corrective measures
Crisis Management Support
Implement local decisions from the crisis unit
Participate in crisis response activation and organizational reassurance
Perform any security mission required by circumstances (vehicle operation, reconnaissance, etc.)
Contribute to post-crisis lessons-learned process
Training and Awareness (depending on profile maturity)
Organize security briefings for incoming personnel
Assist in logistical preparation for security training
Relay instructions and materials from the DSO
Promote security culture within supported operations
Local Governance and Coordination
Maintain functional link with zonal level and country operational authority
Participate in security coordination meetings
Produce regular reports (weekly/monthly), including the security CRH
Contribute to updating & developing local procedures (security plans, contingency plans, aso)
Documentation, Traceability, and Compliance
Contribute to preparation for internal or external audits

All applications must include the following (In English and in PDF format only) :

Detailed CV

Cover Letter/motivation letter (explaining suitability for the position)

Applications should be sent, using the following subject: “National Operations Security Officer"