Beirut CO - Security Assistant, SC5 | Lebanon |

Qualified women and people with physical impairments are strongly encouraged to apply.

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JOB TITLE****:

Security Assistant

TYPE OF CONTRACT:

Service Contract (SC)

GRADE:

Level 5 (L-5)

DUTY STATION (City, Country):

Beirut, Lebanon

DURATION:

One (1) year

NUMBER OF POSITION:

One (1)

ABOUT WFP

Assisting more than 130 million people in 123 countries and territories each year, the World Food Program (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies partnering with governments, and providing common services that allow the entire humanitarian community to save lives in emergencies and build the resilience of food insecure people and communities.

As the international community has committed to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition by 2030, one in nine people worldwide still do not have enough to eat. Food and food-related assistance lie at the heart of the struggle to break the cycle of hunger and poverty.

WFP Lebanon provides humanitarian assistance to nearly 1.1 million vulnerable persons, in the form of unrestricted assistance in-kind and cash-based transfers. WFP Lebanon also provides food assistance in the form of snack and fresh food to school aged students and their families. This support is designed to improve the students’ health and make them and their families more motivated to pursue the children’s right to education.

To know more about WFP’s mission, please check the below video:

https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/videos/10154930622760178

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.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

This post is based in WFP Beirut Country Office, Lebanon. At this level, the job holder is expected to take responsibility for Security Assistant.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (not all inclusive):

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Security or his/her delegate and under the technical supervision of the Field Security Officer (FSO), the incumbent will be responsible for the following key duties:

1. Assist in reviewing security threats and risks, compile accurate reports on trends and situations that could adversely impact WFP operations to ensure information is accurately collated to support reporting and decision-making.
2. 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 provide basic analyses and reports to ensure information is readily available for relevant stakeholders.
3. Liaise and coordinate 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.
4. Assist in planning, coordinating, preparing and conducting field missions including tracking of staff, and perform regular security assessments in the area of responsibility to support safe and effective programme delivery.
5. Prepare detailed security assessment reports after field missions with risk mitigation recommendations to support security situation analysis and facilitate decision-making.
6. Assist in the formulation of advice to the Head of Security-on-security risk management matters and safety issues in compliance with the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS).
7. Assist in implementation of all security risk management mitigating measures at the Country Office, including Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) to ensure compliance.
8. Assist in management and maintenance of security equipment and identify new requirements to strengthen technology capacity in line with business requirements.
9. 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.
10. Contribute to the development and update of emergency and contingency planning documentation including physical preparations and procedures to support preparedness for a crisis.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

• Completion of secondary education, supplemented by relevant technical/military/police courses and/or university courses in a relevant discipline.

  Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in the Security Field such as military/police officer, Security Analyst, or any relevant security experience.

  • UN/NGO security experience is a plus.

  Technical Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of security operations technical processes which must be adhered to in day-to-day work.

  • Support security operations efforts as directed.
  • Support in providing ad-hoc technical guidance to staff members.

  Languages:

• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic.

  DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

05 March 2023

Ref.: VA 379263

Kindly note the only documents you need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter****. Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time.

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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, 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.