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UN Department of Safety and Security

Security Adviser

Nairobi, Kenya

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Posted 22 Jun 2026Last checked 21 Sept 2026

Career level
Senior
Engagement
Staff
Deadline
4 Oct 2026

Sample UNDSS adviser supporting a regional security cell. Prototype listing only.

Responsibilities

  • Advise Designated Officials on residual risk and mitigation.
  • Review security plans for programmes operating from Nairobi.
  • Coordinate with host-nation security counterparts.
  • Lead after-action reviews following security incidents.

Requirements

  • UN security, military, or police background at advisory level.
  • SRM methodology familiarity.
  • Field duty-station flexibility.

Languages

  • English (C1)
  • French (B1)
  • Swahili (A2)