Security Assistant – SC4 – Sukkar
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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 encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.
ABOUT JOB
Title: Security Assistant
Grade: SC4
Type of contract: Service Contract
Salary: Starting from PKR 137,000 per month
Duration: 12 months
Duty Station: Sukkar, Sindh
Vacancy Number: 827336
Date of Publication: 29 May 2023
Deadline of Application: 11 June 2023
This vacancy announcement is for Nationals of Pakistan.
Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus a medical insurance (relevant links).
*Remote work if applicable or/FWA until return to office or travel is possible due to covid-19 restrictions.
JOB PURPOSE
To support security operations in the area of responsibility including monitoring and maintaining of security equipment in line with established procedures.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Assist in reviewing security threat and risk situations, compile factual information, to facilitate reporting and decision-making process.
2. Liaise 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 possible risks against staff and other resources.
3. Assist in coordination, preparation and conduct of field missions including tracking of staff, and conduct regular security assessments in the area of responsibility to support safe and effective programme delivery.
4. Assist in preparation of security assessment reports after field missions, to support security situation analysis and facilitate decision-making.
5. Support compiling routine security reports and manage information related to significant security incidents, to ensure relevant databases are accurately updated at all times.
6. Assist in implementation of all security risk management mitigating measures, including Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS), to support compliance at all times.
7. Assist in the inventory control and maintenance of security equipment, to ensure its appropriate functioning at all times.
8. Assist in monitoring that all access control procedures are effective and stringently followed by all staff and visitors, to ensure accountability and maintenance of safe and secure environment.
9. Contribute to the update of emergency and contingency planning documentation including physical preparations and procedures to support preparedness for the crisis.
10. Assist in implementation of training plans to address staff development needs.
11. Assist in supervising Guards and provide on-the-job training to support their development and high performance.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES
EDUCATION:
Completion of higher secondary school education, preferably supplemented by university degree in the related
functional area.
EXPERIENCE:
Four years of progressively responsible work experience in security operations, security risk management, and other related areas of
responsibilities
KEY COMPETENCY:
- Has demonstrated awareness of security operations processes which must be adhered to in day to day work
- Has demonstrated a good level of analytical and problem solving ability
LANGUAGE:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.
All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour 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. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to the Diversity and Inclusion team on: [email protected], cc’ing [email protected]. 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 volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as 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.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
This job will be based in Sukkur and the incumbent will report to the Head of Provincial office or the designate.
At this level, job holders are exposed to all phases of the process and work under the direct supervision of a more senior colleague. Job holders are expected to produce organised and accurate technical work and may act as team leaders assigned to coordinate some specific tasks performed by other colleagues to ensure the required outputs are achieved. These jobs may require to work different shifts and report for duty on short notice.
