Security Monitoring Officer (UN Volunteer)

About the role

UNAIDS is seeking a National UN Volunteer Security Monitoring Officer for a remote, part-time assignment linked to Nairobi, Kenya. Working closely with the UNAIDS Safety and Security Advisor, the volunteer supports the organization's Virtual Security Operations Centre (VSOC) by monitoring global security developments, identifying emerging threats, keeping confidential records and producing timely, evidence-based security reports.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor global security developments, incidents and emerging threats using approved UNAIDS and UN information sources.
• Maintain accurate security monitoring logs with incident details, locations, severity, actions taken and follow-up requirements.
• Analyse security information to identify recurring concerns, emerging patterns and potential operational implications.
• Prepare security monitoring summaries, analytical reports, dashboards and briefing notes for authorized security personnel.
• Track security-related actions, focal points, deadlines and outstanding follow-ups, and support coordination across security, programme, administrative and operations teams.
• Maintain confidential security records with appropriate data protection and restricted access.
• Support security monitoring meeting records, improve security tracking tools and reporting templates, and support business continuity information management during critical incidents.
• Prepare a structured handover at the end of the assignment; all security assessments, alerts and operational decisions remain the responsibility of authorized UNAIDS security personnel.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Security Studies, Security or Risk Management, International Relations, Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, Criminology, Emergency or Crisis Management, Information Management or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant humanitarian-related professional experience with a Master's degree, or 4 years with a Bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring security developments across multiple countries, regions or operational locations.
• Fluent English required.
• Experience with the UN, international organizations, humanitarian NGOs or security institutions is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong analytical skills and ability to verify information and document sources.
• Experience maintaining security incident logs, risk registers, issue-tracking systems or action-tracking databases.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data validation, conditional formatting) and strong proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Esri ArcGIS Pro or Google Earth Pro is desirable.
• Specialized training or certification in security risk management, security analysis, incident management or crisis information management is desirable.

What we offer

• A monthly Volunteer Living Allowance.
• Health and life insurance, disability coverage and other applicable entitlements under UNV Conditions of Service.