Security Associate | SC-6 | Cotabato (For Filipino nationals only)
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Vacancy Announcement
WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourage qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.
JOB DETAILS
| Job Title: | Security Associate |
| Grade: | SC-6 |
| Type of Contract: | Service Contract |
| Duration: | 12 months with possible extension |
| Duty Station: | Cotabato City, Philippines |
| Vacancy Number: | 828304 |
| Date of Publication: | 12 July 2023 |
| Deadline of Application: | 27 July 2023 |
This vacancy announcement is open for Filipino nationals only.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WFP offers a competitive benefits package, including an approximate salary of PHP50, 000++/ per month, leave benefits, and comprehensive medical insurance which can be extended to eligible dependents.
JOB PURPOSE
Security Associate will 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 programme operations. The Security Associate will assist in the smooth implementation of WFP activities in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to ensure the safety and security of WFP Staff.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide 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.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Head of Cotabato Field Office, the Security Associate will assist in the smooth implementation of WFP activities in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to ensure safety and security of WFP Staff.
Within the assigned unit and delegated authority, the Security Associate will be responsible for the following duties:
- Review security threats and risks in detail and compile accurate reports on trends and situations that could adversely impact WFP operations, in order to ensure information is accurately collated and timely reported to the Head of Field Office and to the Country Director to support reporting and decision making.
- 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, to ensure that information is readily available for relevant stakeholders/units/offices.
- 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.
- Conduct field trips to support sub-offices or staff in the field at short notice whenever requested by management.
- Plan and co-ordinate staff activities during field missions and perform security assessments within the area of responsibility to support safe and effective programme delivery.
- Analyze 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 and Head of Field Office 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 Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) to ensure compliance.
- Support the maintenance and management of security equipment and make recommendations to strengthen technical capacity in line with business requirements.
- Monitor and ensure that all access control procedures are effective and stringently followed by all staff and visitors to maintain a safe and secure environment.
- 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.
- Supervise and provide on-the-job training to other staff, supporting their development and high performance.
- Provide security briefing to the newly arrived WFP staff members and act as the direct focal point for security guards and supervisors in the area assigned.
- Be on a call 24/7 to support supervisor/staff, if required.
- Support supervisor in other security-related matters as requested.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
- Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team;
- Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgement and tact;
- Training and/or experience in security risk management and peace maker UN supported activities;
- Background in information gathering and/or political analysis is highly desirable;
- Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under supervision;
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with counterparts and staff within the office, host government, donors, other UN agencies and NGOs;
- Experience in coordination on different security stakeholders (government security forces, rebel groups, NGO’s and CSO’s) is an asset;
- General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing human resources administration.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Education: Completion of secondary school education. A specialization or University degree, preferably in political/social science, international relations, law enforcement and/or business management, is preferred but not required.
- Experience: At least six (6) years or more of professional experience in a relevant field of work, preferably in Security Management, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development. Work experience in military services and the UN Agencies/international organizations is an asset.
- Technical Skills and Knowledge:
- Sound knowledge of security operations and technical processes.
- Experience in technical guidance and training to staff members within areas of expertise.
- Skills in research and data collection to feed into reports that inform security operations activities.
- Skills for utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet, and other software packages.
- Strong knowledge of political and security context in BARMM.
- Language: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Filipino. Working knowledge of any BARRM language is desirable.
All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behavior aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:
- Leading by example with integrity,
- Driving results and delivering on commitments,
- Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,
- Applying strategic thinking,
- Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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.
Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations:
It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
WFP is committed to an accessible, inclusive recruitment process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of any disability related reasonable accommodation or accessibility requests you may have. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.
This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements and not for sending the application itself. Due to the volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide 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. To 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.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
WFP first started working in the Philippines in 1968 and re-established its presence in the country in 2006 at the request of the Government to support the peace process in the Mindanao region.
Since then, WFP has been supporting the Government’s efforts towards food and nutrition security, emergency preparedness and response, and sustainable livelihoods, particularly in the BARMM.
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WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. All selected candidates will, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
