About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Security Officer (P4) to lead the implementation of Security Risk Management across the five Darfur states in Sudan. The role involves providing technical advice, guidance, and management of security operations to ensure the safety of WFP personnel, assets, and facilities, enabling the effective delivery of food assistance in a volatile and highly insecure emergency context. The position is officially based in El Geneina, though it may be temporarily based in Khartoum or Port Sudan as the context evolves.
Salary and benefits
- Basic salary and post adjustment
- Relocation entitlement
- Visa, travel, and shipment allowances
- 30 days of annual leave and home leave
- Education grant for dependent children
- Pension plan
- Medical insurance
Who can apply?
- Advanced University degree in Security Management, International Relations, Law Enforcement, or other relevant field.
- Alternatively, a First University degree with 2 additional years of related work experience.
- Alternatively, a diploma from a Military/Police Academy with qualifying relevant experience.
- Fluency (level C) in English and Arabic.
- Intermediate knowledge (level B) of another second official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese) is an asset.
- Extensive experience in highly insecure emergency settings and field-level security supporting humanitarian operations in volatile, conflict-affected conditions.
- Demonstrated experience leading or implementing Security Risk Management in complex field operations.
- Experience in humanitarian access negotiations and engagement with interlocutors in access-constrained environments.
- Experience managing or supporting responses to hostage situations and other critical security incidents.
- Readiness for early deployment and willingness to serve in austere and highly insecure field conditions.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 13 September 2026, 23:59 GMT+02:00 Central Africa Time (Khartoum)
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable.
- Submit your application exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Experts with extensive experience in field-level security supporting humanitarian operations in volatile, conflict-affected conditions.
- Professionals with demonstrated experience in humanitarian access negotiations and managing critical security incidents.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is based in El Geneina, but may shift to Khartoum or Port Sudan as the context evolves.
- The position requires readiness for early deployment to austere and highly insecure field conditions.
- Candidates should verify the specific details of the relocation entitlement.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a high-level role for a senior security professional who wants to lead risk management in a volatile emergency context, ensuring the safety of personnel and assets in conflict-affected areas.
Our take
Senior security experts with extensive experience in highly insecure emergency settings and fluency in English and Arabic should apply.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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