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.

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FIELD SECURITY ASSOCIATE

Department of Safety and SecurityLIMA
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Security Guard Supervisor

United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei- created under GA resolution 1990 (2011)ABYEI
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SERGEANT

Economic Commission for Latin America and the CaribbeanSANTIAGO
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PRINCIPAL SECURITY ADVISER

Department of Safety and SecurityMOGADISHU
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SECURITY OFFICER

United Nations Support Office in SomaliaMOGADISHU
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SECURITY OFFICER

United Nations Support Office in SomaliaMOGADISHU
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SECURITY COORDINATION OFFICER

Syria International, Impartial and Independent MechanismGENEVA
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Security Guard

United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei- created under GA resolution 1990 (2011)ABYEI
CONSecurity
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CLOSE PROTECTION OFFICER

UN Support Office in HaitiPORT-AU-PRINCE
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FIELD SECURITY ASSOCIATE

Department of Safety and SecurityDJIBOUTI
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FIELD SECURITY ASSOCIATE

Department of Safety and SecurityDAMAZINE
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SECURITY LIEUTENANT

International Residual Mechanism for Criminal TribunalsTHE HAGUE
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FIELD SECURITY ASSOCIATE

Department of Safety and SecurityTripoli
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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.