Assisting more than 90 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. 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. To know more about WFP’s mission, please check the below video:https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/videos/10154930622760178/

Terms and conditions:

This position is open to qualified Lebanese candidates only. - Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply. - Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Renewable based on business need and performance).

Organizational background****: The position is located in the Beirut Country Office in Lebanon. The incumbent reports to the Head of Security.

Job Purpose: To support the management of WFP’s security day-to-day operations to facilitate the effective delivery of programmes that meet food assistance needs and maintain the security and safety of WFP personnel, activities and facilities.

Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Head of Security, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Participate in the security and safety contingency and continuity planning for the office supporting the standardization of plans for WFP facilities in-country and ensuring that all security plans are implemented and emergency systems are regularly tested.
Develop annual plans, contribute to longer term strategies and improvements to security systems and procedures to ensure services provided support WFP strategic objectives and are in compliance with corporate policies, standards, regulations and processes.
Responsible for liaison with United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and the in-country security management apparatus including participating in security operations management meetings and contributing to technical discussions, exchange of knowledge and experience, to ensure WFP management and staff are fully briefed on security matters in RB/CO.
In conjunction with WFP Field Security Division, provide recommendations and operational support to the Country, Area and Field Offices for achievement of Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Security Standards (MORSS) compliance.
Responsible for all facilities access control measures and procedures to ensure safety and security of WFP staff and visitors in line with UNSMS best practices.
Contribute to the management of security budget including procurement planning to support efficient and cost effective resources management.
Responsible for management of security equipment to ensure it is issued correctly, is in serviceable condition and is in compliance with the established security standards.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Human Resources Unit regarding a range of security staffing matters (e.g. recruitment, contract management, capacity building), to ensure compliance with the established WFP policies and procedures.
Collect information about local security developments, issues and provide technical analysis on the potential impact upon WFP operations to support security and operational activities.
Prepare comprehensive, accurate and timely security-related reports including recommendations to support informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to the senior managers and other stakeholders.
Provide security orientation briefing to newly arrived staff to ensure staff are well-informed of local security conditions and procedures.
Facilitate training sessions as required to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners.
Manage junior security staff, providing coaching and guidance as required to ensure appropriate development and support high performance.
Support the supervisor during emergencies to meet changing needs.
Other as required.

Standard Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Advanced University degree (i.e. Master's degree or higher) in Security Management, International Relations or Law Enforcement or other relevant field, or First University degree in a relevant field (i.e. Bachelor’s degree) with additional years of related work experience or training/courses.

Experience: Three (3) or more years of postgraduate professional experience (after completion of Advanced University degree), in security management (relevant military, policy or corporate) and/or security risk management, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development,or, five (5) years or more after completion of First University degree (i.e. Bachelor’s degree)

Experience in managing support staff is needed.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in Arabic and English. Fluency in French is an advantage

Desired Experiences for entry into the role:

Good theoretical understanding of security management concepts and principals with a knowledge of best practices, techniques and processes.
Good analytical skills with the ability to assimilate and analyse a range of data and issues to support the development of efficient solutions.
Good communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to different situations and individuals.
Ability to supervise, coach and motivate national security staff.
Ability to deliver effective briefing and training, assessing participant needs.
Knowledge of common business principals and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems.

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