Security Liaison Officer

at UN Development Programme
Published October 29, 2026
Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Category Security  
Job Type Full Time  

Description

Purpose of the Position

The Security Liaison Officer will provide in-country support to the UN Designated Official, members of the UN Security Management Team in KSA, UNDSS Regional Office, and UN security focal points across all UN entities working in KSA to ensure the security and safety of UN staff and their families, UN premises, and visiting missions and conferences.

Required Functions / Expected Outputs

Providing in-country security liaison support to the DO/RC, SMT, UNDSS, UN agencies, and host government counterparts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Supporting security risk assessment, analysis, planning, and reporting for UN personnel, premises, assets, travel, and events.
Overseeing premises and operational security measures, including access control, guard supervision, MOSS/MORSS compliance, and the warden system.
Providing administrative, logistical, and documentation support for security coordination mechanisms and key security plans.
Coordinating security information sharing with national authorities, diplomatic missions, international organizations, and UN security focal points.
Delivering security briefings, orientation, and awareness sessions for UN personnel, visitors, and dependents.

Minimum Profile Required

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience.
Good command of security coordination, risk assessment, reporting, and operational support.
Experience working with international organizations, government entities, and external stakeholders.
Strong communication, coordination, organizational, and cultural awareness skills.

Language Requirements

Fluency in English and Arabic.

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