Security Associate FT, G6

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SAVING LIVES. CHANGING LIVES.

WHAT IMPACT WILL YOU HAVE WORKING WITH US?

My WFP Story

*“If you want to be part of WFP, come in with an open mind and be ready to learn. There are so many opportunities in WFP to showcase your talent while working as part of a diverse multi-cultural team.”**-Security Analyst*

THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME IN NAIROBI IS RECRUITING TO BUILD TALENT POOLS FROM WHICH QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE SELECTED OVER THE NEXT 2 YEARS.

ABOUT WFP

The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetime. 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.

The WFP Regional Bureau for Eastern and Central Africa (RBN) is based in Nairobi and provides strategic direction, technical guidance, resource mobilization and management support to WFP operations and activities in nine countries: Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan and Uganda.

JOB PURPOSE

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.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate /degree in the related functional area

Working Experience: A minimum of 2 to 3 years of progressively responsible work experience in Security.

Language: Fluency in English, both oral and written. Intermediate knowledge of other UN language would be an advantage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. 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 sent to senior security staff 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 produce a range of analyses and in-depth reports, to ensure that information is readily available for relevant stakeholders. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Analyse security assessment reports following field missions and present detailed recommendations for risk mitigation to support security situation analysis and facilitate decision-making. 6. Assist in advising the Country Director on security risk management matters and safety issues in compliance with the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS). 7. Support the implementation of risk management mitigation measures, including Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) to ensure compliance. 8. Support the maintenance and management of security equipment and make recommendations to strengthen technology capacity in line with business requirements. 9. Monitor and ensure that all access control procedures are effective and stringently followed by all staff and visitors, in order to maintain a safe and secure environment. 10. Maintain and develop recommendations for improving emergency and contingency planning documentation including physical preparations and procedures, to support preparedness for a crisis. 11. Deliver security training to staff and review security training needs in order to develop measures to meet business requirements. 12. Supervise and provide on-the-job training to other staff supporting their development and high performance.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has gained sound knowledge of security operations technical processes • Has provided technical guidance and training to staff members within area of expertise • Has supported research and collation of data which feeds into reports that inform security operations activities

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Type of Contract:

Fixed term G6

Duty Station:

Nairobi Regional Bureau, Kenya

Contract Duration:

12 months- Renewable .

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

4th November 2020

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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.