Apply: WFP Security Associate

Deadline: 04 June, 2023

Location: Dadaab, Kenya

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has opened applications for the role of Security Associate.

The mission of WFP is to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

Responsibilities 

  • Review security threats and risks in detail and compile accurate reports on trends and situations that could adversely impact WFP operations
  • Review security related information (e.g., security incidents and events, security support to daily activities, etc.) and use corporate or local information management tools to produce a range of analyses and in-depth reports
  • Liaise and coordinate with local administration, security and law enforcement authorities, communities, UN/NGO security staff and other actors
  • Plan and coordinate staff activities during field missions and perform security assessments within the area of responsibility to support safe and effective programme delivery.
  • Analyse security assessment reports following field missions and present detailed recommendations for risk mitigation to support security situation analysis and facilitate decision-making
  • Assist in advising the country director on security risk management matters and safety issues in compliance with the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS).
  • Support the implementation of risk management mitigation measures
  • Support the maintenance and management of security equipment and make recommendations to strengthen technology capacity in line with business requirements.
  • Monitor and ensure that all access control procedures are effective and stringently followed by all staff and visitors
  • Maintain and develop recommendations for improving emergency and contingency planning documentation
  • Deliver security training to staff and review security training needs in order to develop measures to meet business requirements
  • Supervise and provide on-the-job training to other staff, supporting their development and high performance

Requirements 

  • Completion of secondary school education
  • Post-secondary certificate in a related functional area such as military or police
  • Six years, minimum, of progressively responsible work experience in security management, investigations, law enforcement or a related business stream
  • Specialised knowledge of the application of practical methods, techniques, procedures and systems used in security
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of security logistics, security administration, risk assessment and coordination with local authorities and local law enforcement agencies
  • Training and experience in fire and related intervention/evacuation procedures
  • Ability to manage emergency situations and remain calm
  • Attention to detail and constant vigilance in order to promptly detect any breach in security measures
  • Ability to interpret information, use judgment and inform supervisors of any incidents which might impact the UNWFP staff and operations
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Willingness to attend security training and comply with UNSMS standards
  • Fluency in English

To apply and for more information, click here.

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