Security Jobs in International Development
Browse international development jobs in the Security sector. Roles are posted daily from UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, ReliefWeb, and 200+ other sources.
31 active listings
Security Information Analyst Internship
Security Guard Supervisor
FIELD SECURITY COORDINATION OFFICER
SERGEANT
SECURITY COORDINATION OFFICER
PRINCIPAL SECURITY ADVISER
SECURITY INFORMATION ANALYST
FIELD SECURITY COORDINATION OFFICER
SECURITY OFFICER
FIELD SECURITY COORDINATION OFFICER
SECURITY OFFICER
SECURITY COORDINATION OFFICER
Associate Field Security Coordination Officer/Training Officer
Security Guard
ASSOCIATE FIELD SECURITY COORDINATION OFFICER
Field Security Coordination Officer
CLOSE PROTECTION OFFICER
FIELD SECURITY ASSOCIATE
FIELD SECURITY ASSOCIATE
SECURITY LIEUTENANT
Field Security Coordination Officer
FIELD SECURITY ASSOCIATE
Intern: Security Risk Management
FAQs — Security jobs in international development
What qualifications do I need for Security jobs in international development?
Most Security positions require a relevant master's degree, 3–7 years of field experience, and strong written English. French or Spanish is often required for francophone Africa or Latin America programmes. Specialised certifications (e.g., WASH engineering, epidemiology) strengthen applications.
Which organisations hire Security specialists?
Key employers for Security roles include UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, WFP, FAO, the World Bank, bilateral donors (USAID, FCDO, GIZ), and international NGOs listed on ReliefWeb. Dev Procure aggregates all their vacancies in one place.
Are Security jobs mostly field-based or HQ-based?
It depends on career stage. Entry to mid-level Security roles tend to be field-based in developing countries; senior advisory, policy, and research positions are more commonly based in Geneva, New York, Washington D.C., or London.