Security Monitoring Officer

About

UNAIDS seeks a UN Volunteer Security Monitoring Officer for a six-month remote assignment, with possibility of extension, supporting global security monitoring, tracking and reporting. The volunteer will report to the UNAIDS Advisor, Safety and Security, monitor security information, maintain confidential records, track follow-up actions, and prepare source-referenced reports for validation. Applicants require a relevant master's degree and at least two years of humanitarian-related experience, or a bachelor's degree and at least four years; fluent English is required. Terms of service: 6 months (with possibility of extension). Number of posts: 1. Duty station: Remote assignment.

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on the UNV opportunities portal.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security information from agreed UNAIDS and UN sources, including reports, advisories, updates, and approved communications, and global security events.
• Identify and flag emerging security threats for review by authorized staff.
• Maintain an accurate, up to date, categorized security log aligned with operational needs.
• Support country offices to record key details: date, location, category, source, severity, status, actions, focal point, and follow-up needs.
• Support country offices in high-risk contexts to track and document compliance with mandatory Security Risk Management requirements.
• Prepare security documents for the Safety and Security Advisor and relevant focal points, as requested.
• Ensure formal monitoring and analytical products are submitted to the Safety and Security Advisor or designated Security Focal Point for validation before wider circulation.
• Maintain a structured schedule of routine reporting requirements, deadlines, and responsible contributors.
• Quality check assigned deliverables before routing to authorized staff.
• Prepare concise records of security monitoring meetings, including decisions, assigned actions, responsible persons and deadlines.
• Identify recurring issues, emerging patterns, and potential operational implications, avoiding speculation.
• Prepare summaries, dashboards, or briefing notes for the Safety and Security Advisor and relevant focal points, as requested.
• Support information flow and timely action across administrative, programme, security, and operations teams.
• Follow up on open items to support timely updates, closure, or escalation under established procedures.
• Maintain confidential security records with appropriate data protection, restricted access, and responsible handling.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Security studies, Security or Risk management, International relations, Political science, Peace and Conflict studies, Criminology, Emergency or crisis management, information management, or another field relevant to the assignment. A bachelor's degree with additional work experie
• Master's degree + at least 2 years humanitarian-related work experience; OR bachelor's degree + at least 4 years humanitarian-related work experience.
• Security certification (UNDSS SCP, SAPP, or equivalent) desirable.
• English, Level: Fluent, Required.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring security developments affecting multiple countries, regions or operational locations.
• Strong analytical skills: ability to review information from multiple sources, identify recurring issues and emerging patterns, and produce clear, factual and timely assessments.
• Strong analytical writing and editing skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to cross-check information, document sources, and distinguish verified from unverified reporting.
• Ability to manage recurring reporting requirements and competing priorities with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize matters requiring referral to a security specialist or supervisor.
• Experience handling confidential, restricted or otherwise sensitive information, with knowledge of data protection and responsible information handling.
• Coordination and communication skills to support information flow across administrative, programme, security and operations teams, including geographically dispersed operations.
• Specialized professional training or certification in one or more of the following areas: security risk management; security analysis; incident management; crisis information management; situation reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to review information from multiple sources and produce clear, factual and timely assessments or reports.
• Practical experience maintaining an incident, risk, issue or action-tracking system.