Apply: WFP Security Operations Support Officer

Deadline: 14 August, 2021

Location: Cairo, Egypt

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Security Operations Support Officer.

WFP works to ensure the most vulnerable populations, especially women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the security and safety contingency and continuity planning for the office, supporting the standardisation and implementation of plans and that emergency systems are regularly tested for WFP facilities in country
Liaise with United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and the in-country security management apparatus and attend security operations management meetings, ensuring WFP management and staff are fully briefed on security matters in RB/CO area
In conjunction with WFP field security division, provide operational support to the country, area and field offices for achievement of SRM demands and RSM compliance
Ensure all facilities access control measures and procedures to ensure safety and security of WFP staff and visitors in line with UNSMS best practices
Provide support to the management of security budget including procurement planning to facilitate efficient and cost-effective resources management
Ensure effective management of security equipment
Maintain liaison with human resources unit regarding a number of security staffing matters, ensuring compliance with the established WFP policies and procedures

Requirements

Advanced university degree in Security Management, International Relations, Law Enforcement, or a related field, or first university degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses
Diploma obtained from military/police academy with qualifying relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of first university degree
Ten years, minimum, of professional experience in security management and/or security risk management with a background and interest in international humanitarian
development
Experience in managing junior support staff
Good communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to different situations and individuals
Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic

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