Security Associate G6, Dhusamareeb, Somalia
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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
Opening dates:
Opening date: 11th April 2023 Closing date: 24th April 2023
About WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide and the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.
Why join WFP Somalia?
In Somalia, the World Food Programme provides food assistance for nutrition, livelihoods, and relief through the hard work of more than 618 employees who contribute towards making Somalia hunger free in close partnership with local partners.
What will you do?
Under the direct supervision of the field security officer and the overall supervision of the head of Galmudug office and head of the security unit, the incumbent will assume the below duties;
- Perform tasks related to the implementation and assessment of security measures and maintenance of equipment with a view towards providing updates and recommendations to facilitate informed decision-making and secure WFP staff, facilities, and operations.
- Review security threats and risks in detail and compile accurate reports on trends and situations that could adversely impact WFP operations, to ensure information is accurately collated and sent to senior security staff to support reporting and decision making.
- Liaise and co-ordinate with local administration, security and law enforcement authorities, communities, UN/NGO security staff and other actors, to facilitate access for safe programme delivery and to mitigate potential risks against staff and other resources.
- Assist in advising the FSO 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, including Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM) to ensure compliance.
- Maintain and develop recommendations for improving emergency and contingency planning documentation including physical preparations and procedures, to support preparedness for a crisis.
- Deliver security training to staff and review security training needs to develop measures to meet business requirements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Do you meet the minimum requirements?
Education: Completion of Secondary School Education. A post-secondary school certificate in the following fields is desirable: Security Management or any other relevant security related field.
Experience:
Six or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in security management (relevant military, police or corporate) and/or security risk management, with a significant experience in medical emergency response. Experience in managing support staff.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Ability to support projects and operational activities that maintain security operations functions and feed into overall strategic aims.
- Ability to collect and analyse security data.
- Proficiency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali is a requirement.
Are you competent for this job? Do you have
- Specialized 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.
- Excellent communication skills.
Terms and Conditions:
Initial 1 years
WFP does not charge any application fees to candidates.
Deadline for Applications:
VA closing date: 24th April 2023
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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
