Roving Security Officer (Consultant, CST-2)

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Roving Security Officer (CST-2) to provide surge security support to WFP field operations in Burkina Faso, especially in high-risk locations such as Dori. Reporting to the Head of Field Office of Dori with technical support from the Head of Security, the consultant strengthens security risk management, emergency preparedness and compliance with WFP security standards, and coordinates with UNDSS, authorities and humanitarian partners. The assignment lasts 11 months.

Key responsibilities

• Provide surge security support to Field Offices facing increased risks or emergency response needs.
• Conduct security risk assessments of personnel, assets, facilities and operations and advise management on mitigation measures.
• Monitor security developments and provide timely advice, reports and recommendations.
• Support compliance with Security Risk Management (SRM) measures, WFP security policies and standards.
• Strengthen emergency preparedness and crisis management by reviewing contingency plans, SOPs and evacuation procedures.
• Coordinate with UNDSS, government authorities, security actors and partners, and represent WFP in security coordination meetings.
• Build the security capacities of Field Office personnel through training, mentoring and briefings.
• Prepare security assessments, mission reports, incident reports, advisories and monthly activity reports, and track the implementation of security recommendations.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master's) in Security Management, International Relations, Political Science, Risk Management, Military Sciences, Law Enforcement, Humanitarian Affairs or a related field; or Bachelor's degree with additional years of relevant experience.
• At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in security management, operations, humanitarian security, military, police or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in security risk assessments, emergency preparedness, crisis management and advising management on security risks.
• Experience in complex, high-risk environments; previous UN, international organization, NGO or diplomatic mission experience is highly desirable.
• Fluent French (Level C) and working English (Level B); knowledge of local languages in Burkina Faso is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently in high-risk, remote settings and to undertake frequent field missions.

Required skills

• Humanitarian security risk management principles and practices.
• Emergency response, contingency planning, business continuity and crisis management.
• Report writing and analytical skills, and ability to design and deliver security training.
• Undertaking independent field missions in challenging security environments.

Applications are submitted only through the WFP online recruiting system, with a CV and cover letter; shortlisted candidates are contacted. The deadline for applications is 20 November 2026.