1 – Position Information
- Organization: UNDP Saudi Arabia, through Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development (SOC).
- VA No.: VA26/208
- Position Title: Security Liaison Officer
- Duty Station: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Duration: 12 Months
- Recruitment Category: Saudi National or International
- Time Commitment: Full-time
- Work Arrangement: Office-based
- Vacancy Date of Issue: 29 October 2026
- Vacancy Closure Date: 11 November 2026
- Expected Starting Date: 1 December 2026
To review the full Terms of Reference (TOR), please follow link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s5eoEKXwfmix4Bwquuu4GWm7ucs6_bJi/view?usp=sharing
2 – 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.
3 – 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.
4 – 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.
5 – Language Requirements
- Fluency in English and Arabic.
How to apply
CV must be submitted online in PDF format through SOC’s portal via the following link:
https://vacancies.my-soc.org/apply/20261029110802/VACANCY-6AE3291233744
TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO APPLY
- If the candidate is currently employed by a government institution, he/she must be able to provide an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the consultancy.
- Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.
- By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong, or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process.