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**Are you ready to change lives and save the lives of the world's most vulnerable people?

If yes, this opportunity is for you!**

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.

Job Title: Security Associate Type of Contract: Fixed Term Duration of contract: 12 months Duty Station: Chittagong & Cox's Bazar Nationality: Bangladeshi only Monthly Net Salary: As per UN salary scale No of Position : Two (2)

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The World Food Programme (WFP) in Bangladesh is currently supporting the Government of Bangladesh in a variety of programmes. Acutely, WFP is supporting more than 800,000 refugees in Cox’s Bazar following the onset of the 2017 Rohingya crisis. The Security Unit in WFP enables all of WFP’s programmes in Bangladesh to be executed in the safest possible way with an attitude to “stand and deliver” in difficult circumstances.

In October 2021, UNHCR (on behalf of the UN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief (MoDMR) to set the policy framework based on humanitarian and protection principles and the Government’s priorities and policies. The MoU will guide the UN’s humanitarian response on the island. UN engagement on Bhasan Char is to support and complement the work of the Government. WFP began technical assessments in November 2021 and has begun launching operations in early 2022. WFP’s operations will involve General Food Assistance, Nutrition, Livelihoods, School Feeding, and Common Logistics and ICT Services.

In 2022, while administrative procedures for designating duty stations, establishing appropriate accommodation on the island, etc. are ongoing, all staff dedicated to the Bhasan Char response will be based in Chittagong on their contracts. However, there is a clear expectation that most of the staff member’s time will be spent on Bhasan Char, as required. Presence in Bhasan Char will be considered mission time and eligible for Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) as approved by WFP. Travel to and from the island (approximately 3 hours via Navy vessel), on the island, and accommodation on the island will be provided by WFP. There are no options for private accommodation rentals in Bhasan Char.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Reporting to the National Security Operations Support Officer, the Security Associate will be responsible for the following duties:

• 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;
• 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;
• 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;
• Plan and coordinate staff activities during field missions and perform security assessments within the area of responsibility to support safe and effective programme delivery;
• Analyze security assessment reports following field missions and present detailed recommendations for risk mitigation to support security situation analysis and facilitate decision-making;
• Assist in advising the Management on security risk management matters and safety issues in compliance with the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS);
• Support the implementation of risk management mitigation measures, including eSRM standards ensuring compliance;
• Maintain a close working relationship with the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and appropriate WFP security personnel regarding all aspects of mission/program safety and security;
• Provides advice and training to UN personnel and eligible dependents on security matters, as assigned;
• Investigates security-related incidents involving UN personnel, project personnel or eligible dependents;
• Contributes to the identification of gaps in existing capability and make a recommendation for amendment where necessary;
• Assists in planning of protective services for Senior UN Officials, as necessary;
• Draft routine correspondence to respond to inquiries in respect to relevant administrative and personnel matters; schedule meetings and appointments; maintain files of administrative instructions and other rules and regulations; provide guidance and training to other administrative assistants;
• Perform the duties of the National Officer in his/her absence;
• Assists in development of Security training to be delivered to all staff.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Work closely with WFP Civil Military Coordination Officer in Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong and Bhasan Char island in order to build relationships with the Bangladesh Military and other local security forces; • Oversee all marine passenger transport operations undertaken by the organization; • Oversee and manage emergency/medical evacuations of staff in coordination with management.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: University degree in Security Management, International Relations or Law Enforcement or other relevant fields. A diploma obtained from Military/Police Academy with qualifying relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the First University degree.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in a humanitarian or United Nations Professional Security role with 2 years of experience in Bangladesh Military or Law Enforcement roles is required. Additional experience in government or private sector dynamic environment and experience with marine-related operations is highly desirable.

Languages: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Bangla is a requirement.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Wednesday, 16 February 2022, 23:59 GMT

This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

To be considered, interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the WFP careers website: LINK

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is a leading organization delivering food assistance and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. We also support governments of developing countries in their efforts to eliminate hunger and malnutrition by addressing the underlying causes and disparities in access to food and good nutrition to ensure that no one is left behind in line with the Agenda 2030, Sustaining Peace and Agenda for Humanity. WFP is particularly focused on Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) and Goal 17 (Partnerships). Delivering on our mandate of Zero Hunger requires us to have a diverse, inclusive and gender-balanced workforce.

The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to WFP is recognition that ending hunger is a critical first step towards global peace. WFP recognizes that one of the greatest contributions it can make to humanity is to provide a voice to the 690 million hungry people in the world. The Nobel Peace Prize gives us a platform to make their needs heard and to mobilize support for the assistance they need.

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The United Nations World Food Programme is a leading organization delivering food assistance and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. We also support governments of developing countries in their efforts to eliminate hunger and malnutrition by addressing the underlying causes and disparities in access to food and good nutrition to ensure that no one is left behind in line with the Agenda 2030, Sustaining Peace and Agenda for Humanity. WFP is particularly focused on Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) and Goal 17 (Partnerships).

The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to WFP is recognition that ending hunger is a critical first step towards global peace. WFP recognizes that one of the greatest contributions it can make to humanity is to provide a voice to the 690 million hungry people in the world. The Nobel Peace Prize gives us a platform to make their needs heard and to mobilize support for the assistance they need.

Female applicants and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organisation. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection & recruitment process, and for work-related needs upon joining the Programme. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. 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.