Org. Setting and Reporting
- This position is located in Villavicencio, a duty station of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) and within the UNDSS Integrated Security Workforce in Colombia. Under the overall supervision of the Chief Security Advisor/Officer (CSA/CSO), the Security Officer will report to the Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO).
- Responsibilities
- Within the limits of delegated authority, the incumbent will perform as Regional Security Officer (RSO) and will be responsible for the following duties: - Assists the FSCO in the office management procedures in his/her Areas of Responsibility (AOR) and/or supervises a Security Unit, as needed;
- Develops and monitors the implementation of security contingency plans for a security unit;
- Serves as a member and assists the FSCO in organizing the Area Security Management Team (ASMT) meetings;
- Contributes and develops the Security Risk Management, including through a gender analysis, in coordination with the Security Information Coordination Unit (SICU) for the area of operations;




- Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN personnel, project personnel and eligible dependents on security issues;
- Serves as a member of the local Security Cell, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the security plan;
- Evaluates air, land and/or sea emergency evacuation capability; conducts evacuation exercises and recommends appropriate action in his/her Area of responsibility (AOR);
- Determines accessible areas, maintains tracking systems and coordinates a 24-hour Emergency Response System within his/her AOR in coordination with the Security Operations Centre ( SOC);
- Assesses the level of security risk for the area of operations;
- Monitors, conducts or coordinates security operations in his/her AOR;
- Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other UN or non-UN stakeholders;
- Briefs the CSA/CSO,

📌 Security Officer (Villavicencio)
🏢 United Nations
📍 Villavicencio