Field Security Officer, Mali

Overview & Responsibilities

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT 

Under the direct supervision of the Country Manager, and with technical direction from the Regional Security Officer (RSO), the Field Security Officer (FSO) oversees security risk management for IDLO personnel, premises, assets and programmes in the designated IDLO Office, ensuring that the appropriate measures and policies are in place and that emerging security and safety issues are responsively addressed.

The FSO monitors security issues in the assigned field location and ensures IDLO personnel are provided with all necessary security training and support. The incumbent further facilitates compliance with respect to all security policies, procedures, and practices, and advises on all necessary IDLO security directives/instructions.

Summary of key functions:1. Directly oversee security infrastructure and daily operations in Mali country office;2. Review security procedures and guidelines and ensure that they are in line with the IDLO Security Policy and the in-country Security Risk Assessment(s) and recommend changes in order to sustain effectiveness;3. Assess program strategies in terms of exposure and risk and determine the appropriate risk mitigation measures;

4. Advise SMT in-country and IDLO personnel of risks associated with the work and with the local environment, and on mitigation measures in order to develop a culture of security;

5. Advise RSO Sahel of security risk management developments in country in order to facilitate his/her clear understanding of country and regional security issues;

6. Build networks with security representatives of other organizations, including the United Nations, security providers, diplomatic services, and local government security forces in order to ensure that a support infrastructure is in place to respond to emergencies and anticipate emerging security issues;Results Expected1. Directly oversee security infrastructure and daily operations in the Mali country office;

• Establish and update security procedures and plans, ensuring adaptation to the local security environment in order to mitigate risks to IDLO in the implementation of organization’s work in line with the IDLO Security Policy ;
• Identify threats and advise IDLO personnel on risks associated with projects (and movement) in the locality in order to establish heightened awareness and uniform compliance to strengthen a culture of security in the country office;
• Build IDLO personnel capacities related to security and safety, and risk mitigation;

2. Review security procedures and guidelines and ensure that they are in line with the Security Policy and the in-country Security Risk Assessment(s) and recommend changes in order to sustain effectiveness;3. Assess program design in terms of exposure, threats and risk and determine the appropriate risk mitigation measures;

•  Provide advice to SMT in-country and direct field security personnel to ensure that IDLO security procedures and plans arein line with the IDLO Security Policy and practices appropriately support the Organization’s field operational program priorities;
•  Advise SMT in-country and program personnel of the assessments of security risks and of the development of security planning to mitigate assessed threats in IDLO’s operations;
•  Advise SMT in-country and IDLO personnel of risks associated with the work and with the local environment, and on mitigation measures in order to develop a culture of security;

4. Advise RSO Sahel of security risk management developments in country in order to facilitate his/her clear understanding of country and regional security issues;5. Build networks with security representatives of other organizations, including the United Nations, security providers, diplomatic services, and local government security forces in order to ensure that a support infrastructure is in place to respond emergencies and anticipate emerging security issues;

Job Requirements

Education and Experience 

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in UN/NGO/IGO Security Management.

Language Requirements

• Excellent spoken and written French and English are required.

Specific knowledge, skills, and competencies

• Actively develops and leverages a productive network of client relationships (external or internal) to anticipate business needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficient use of other ICT software and internet software.
• Shares unclassified information, contributes, encourages and motivates others to become involved in team activities. Provides constructive feedback and willingly helps others. Contributes to a fair environment that fosters collaboration and cooperation. Works effectively across and within IDLO organizational boundaries.
• Acts as a role model and offers guidance to colleagues. Takes initiative to share knowledge, experiences and information with others. Accepts and gives constructive feedback (up, down and across) to develop and motivate others.
• Proven ability to see through tasks set and deliver results.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability and willingness to travel to the region, if required.
• Keen sense of ethics, integrity, and commitment to IDLO’s mandate. Self-motivated and dynamic, with a willingness and ability to use initiative to assist the organization to achieve its objectives;

Terms & Conditions

For this locally recruited position, IDLO shall offer the selected candidate an Affiliate contract of 12 months, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and availability of funding.

In addition, IDLO shall offer a yearly basic salary of  XOF 16,597,394, medical insurance, and leave entitlements, in accordance with IDLO Employee Regulations and Rules. 

This local position is open to candidates who are nationals of the duty station or with permanent resident status or other legal authorization permitting them to work in the duty station. An employee subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international employees.

Applications will be screened on a regular basis; a qualified applicant might be recruited before the deadline. In the interest of making the most effective use of resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted during the selection process.

IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications of qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.

IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of a sexual nature, or discrimination. As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks of all selected candidates as part of its selection process.

Please submit your CV and cover letter in English. 

Application deadline: 2 October 2026 (23:59hrs Rome Time).

Annual Compensation