Join HALO Trust as: 

Security and Liaison Officer (SLO) Taiz Governorate

ABOUT

The HALO Trust is the world’s largest humanitarian demining organization. HALO is a non-governmental, non-political, non-religious organization headquartered in the UK. HALO’s mission is to protect lives and restore the livelihoods of those affected by conflict. We clear landmines and the explosive debris of war so families, communities and countries can recover. 

• JOB TITLE: Security and Liaison Officer (SLO) Taiz Governorate
• LOCATION: Mokha, Taiz Governorate (with frequent travel to HALO locations)
• REPORTING TO: Operations Manager (1RO); Programme Manager (2RO)

About the Role:

HALO is seeking a dedicated Security and Liaison Officer (SLO) to oversee security operations and manage key relationships within Mokha and the broader Taiz governorate. Your expertise will help ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant implementation of HALO’s life-saving mine action programmes in a challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Develop and maintain relationships with key government departments and local and international security actors in Mokha and where appropriate in the wider Taiz governorate.
• Assist in the selection of AOOs for mine and UXO clearance in Taiz governorate.
• Oversee safe and secure deployment of HALO teams, including journey management planning.
• Develop and manage a wide network of sources for security information, and stay informed of national and local political and security developments in Mokha and Taiz govenorate.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of security risk management plans, SOPs, and emergency protocols.
• Lead security vetting of new staff and assist in recruitment and management of security personnel in Mokha.
• Support management in administrative responsibilities and conduct accident and incident investigations in Mokha.
• Support the SLO Aden in conducting regular assessments of physical security measures and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Yemeni law in security operations.
• Schedule and run emergency protocol drills in Mokha in coordination with the Aden SLO.
• Implement relocation, hibernation, or evacuation protocols of Mokha staff during crises.
• Assist in managing liaison correspondence, security outputs, accreditation, and registrations in Taiz governorate.
• Update administrative processes according to new law and procedures from the West Coast authorities (visas, residency, security movement, moving assets, and custom clearance, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS – ESSENTIAL:  

• At least five (5) years’ experience working with NGO’s in a senior liaison and/or security function 
• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in political science, international relations, humanitarian/development work, 
• security risk management or related field
• Advanced spoken and written English 
• Experience researching and writing high-level political, security and conflict analysis
• Proven ability to work under conditions of stress
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment

Terms and conditions: General terms, conditions and requirements will be in line with those for HALO national staff and your contract.
The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex, religion or belief.
The HALO Trust is committed to a culture that is both diverse and inclusive and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. 
The HALO Trust is committed to ensuring that it provides a safe and trusted environment which safeguards and promotes the welfare and well-being of anyone who comes into contact with, or is part of, the Charity, with a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours which challenge this.