Security Assistant, SC4 - Pemba, Cabo Delgado, Re-Advertisement

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Female qualified applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

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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.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs are found in Country Offices (COs), Regional Bureaux (RBs), and Headquarters (HQ). Job holders report to a Security Officer 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.

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)

• Advise/brief the Field Security Officer (FSO) on trends/situations that could affect WFP operations on a short/medium-term basis. Monitor local media and other sources and regularly provide comprehensive reviews of the security situation in Cabo Delgado.
• Liaise and coordinate with the local government security organizations and other appropriate national authorities on all matters relating to the security of WFP staff members and their eligible dependents.
• Maintain the Security Plan up to date, including updating lists of staff, and eligible family members; Ensure that security & fire safety arrangements, plans for fire/building evacuation, relocation/evacuation of staff to a safe haven are updated and efficiently implemented.
• Maintain Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) for equipment; ensure that all WFP premises are United Nations Security Risk Management system (SRM) and WFP security policy compliant.
• Report all cases where staff members and/or their eligible family members have been victims of crimes, including relevant security incidents into the SIMSAS database when requested; being available 24 hours to respond to all security-related incidents involving WFP staff and eligible dependents as well as to carry out security evaluations and provide advice on security measures for the residences of WFP staff and WFP offices/warehouses.
• Provide security briefings to WFP staff members and/or visitors when required and conduct field trips to support WFP operations in the field at short notice whenever requested. Prepare detailed security assessment reports after field missions with risk mitigation recommendations to support security situation analysis and facilitate decision-making.
• Act as the direct focal point for security guards and supervisors in the area assigned; Support security guard supervisor in solving problems, and manage access pass system, video surveillance, and alarm systems efficiently.
• Maintain and update a library of security-related documents such as Security plan, fire safety plan, SOPs, and keep documentation in appropriate databases.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: First University Degree in the related functional area is desirable. Completion of secondary school education combined with experience in military/police force. Experience: 2 years of working experience in administration and/or security coordination in the private sector, National and/or international organizations, or Military/Police Force.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written in English and Portuguese languages.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor.
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.
• Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.
• Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.
• Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.
• Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Strategic approach to security risk management Demonstrates understanding of the strategic context in which the security function operates and the broader implications of day-to-day work. Operational knowledge of security risk management Demonstrates some understanding of day to day security operations. Contributes knowledge to development of resolutions to aspects of challenges faced, as directed. Security resource management Demonstrates ability to track and compile reports on HQ and Field staffing and financial resource usage on a project-level basis. Analysis and solution development Demonstrates understanding of key UN inter-governmental body partner agencies. Understands implications of security information and reports and supports in the identification of mitigating actions against threats and vulnerabilities to WFP’s operations. Planning compliance and emergency management Supports in planning and prioritisation practices in-line with established security policies and procedures.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

This section is optional to describe additional responsibilities & knowledge required for the specific job.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• 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
• Excellent knowledge of standard computer applications, electronic security databases, automated alarm, and video surveillance systems, and other security equipment

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This position is applicable only to Mozambican Nationals

Job Title: Security Assistant

Type of Contract: SC4

Duty Station: Pemba, Cabo Delgado

Duration of Contract: 12 months (with possibility of extension subject to programme needs and performance)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

08th June 2022

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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.