Security Officer NOB at World Food Programme (WFP)

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in Security Management, International Relations or Law Enforcement or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses. A diploma obtained from Military/Police Academy with qualifying relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the First University degree

• Working Experience:  A minimum of 3 or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in political or security analysis with an academic, military, police, intelligence, humanitarian, peacekeeping, diplomatic or corporate security management organization is required. 
• At least one-year experience and exposure at the international level is required.
• Experience in UN organizations is an asset.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

What you will do:

• Provide technical advice and support e.g. security assessments and plans to COs to strengthen the capacity within security management and crisis readiness and preparedness. 
• Contribute to the development of systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of security situation needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practices.
• Contribute in conducting context analysis in conflict affected areas of operations, determining the key characteristics and locations of non-state armed groups (NSAG).
•  Assist with communications and negotiations to garner security guarantees or “acceptance” for WFP to operate in NSAG’s areas of control.
• Keep up to date with and advise upon local security developments and issues and the potential impact upon WFP operations to inform security and operational activities.
•  Contribute to monitoring and maintaining an effective security management communications system that enables rapid and co-ordinated security activities.
• Contribute to productive relationships building with local partners to align activities and optimise the best protection for staff, activities and facilities. 
• Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts to align activities with wider programmes and ensure compliance with security policies and procedures. 
• Where supervisory responsibilities apply, manage security staff, providing coaching and guidance to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance. 
• Participate at local and inter-agency meetings e.g. Security Co-ordination Cells to present relevant security issues and contribute to technical discussions, exchange of knowledge and experience.
• Support in organizing and delivering training sessions to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports, e.g. mandatory Field Security reports that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of WFP activities, providing technical analysis and information as required to support the assessment of activity impact.
• Follow emergency security preparedness practices to meet emergency food assistance needs.
• Other as required. 

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has supported complex projects and operational activities that maintain security operations functions and feed into overall strategic aims
• Has gained experience in an emergency response and high-risk operational capacity
• Has provided direction and instruction to more junior staff members within area of expertise