Close Protection Officer

About the role

The Panel of Experts on Yemen (OSESGY) is looking for a Close Protection Officer at FS-4 level, based in Sana'a and reporting to the POE Close Protection Officer (Team Leader) or delegated authority. The officer carries out personal protection operations for Panel of Experts and UN SUNOs during their visits to Yemen, under the general supervision of the Chief Security Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate personal protection operations for Panel of Experts and UN SUNOs during their visits to Yemen, staying close to them at all times and acting promptly to threats.
• Carry out security operations in line with the UN personal protection management manual and guidelines, including advance work and pre-established arrangements.
• Supervise attached drivers, operate and maintain personal protection equipment, and act as Security Liaison Officer and armory custodian when required.
• Provide security coverage for the working office and personal residence of Panel Members, support common security work on OSESGY premises, and train staff on personal protection topics.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate.
• Valid driver's license and high standard of physical fitness.
• At least six years of progressively responsible close protection experience, including at least one year in a UN field operation; one year of security coordination experience is desirable.
• Undersigned UN Close Protection Officer (CPOC) and Revised CPOC (R-CPOC) certifications, plus firearms requalification training; first aid certification is desirable.
• English and Arabic at UN Level III reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Required skills

• Proficiency with close protection weapons, communications, surveillance equipment and vehicles.
• Experience supporting security for a Panel of Experts is desirable.
• Training in mine awareness, hostile detection, counter-surveillance and civil unrest countermeasures is desirable.