Security Officer NOA Sittwe

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Vacancy Announcement

WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply. WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Job Title: Security Officer Grade : NOA Type of contract: Fixed Term Number of Post : 1 Duration: 12 months Duty Station: Sittwe VA Number : 831624 Date of Publication: 16 February 2024 Deadline of Application: 1 March 2024 This vacancy announcement is opened for Myanmar National Only.

Qualified Female applicants and applicants from minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension and leave plus a medical insurance.

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 ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Contribute to the security and safety contingency and continuity planning for the office supporting the standardization and implementation of plans and that emergency systems are regularly tested for WFP facilities in-country.
• Liaise with the state Security Apparatus in order to coordinate missions and safe passages of both WFP staff and cargo destined to fulfil WFP programmatic objectives.
• Liaise with United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) in Sittwe and the regional security management apparatus and attend security operations management meetings, to ensure WFP management and staff are fully briefed on security matters in Regional Bureau/ Country Office (RB/CO).
• In conjunction with WFP Field Security Division, provide 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.
• Provide support to the management of security budget including procurement planning to facilitate 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.
• Collect information about local security developments, issues and potential impact upon WFP operationsfor supervisor’s attention in order to support security and operational activities.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports to contribute to the consistency of information presented to the senior managers.
• Provide security orientation briefing to newly arrived staff to ensure staff are well-informed of local security conditions and procedures.
• Support training activities as required to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners.
• Support the supervisor during emergencies to meet changing needs.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in Security Management, International Relations or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience: Typically one year or more of progressively responsible professional experience in security management (relevant corporate or policy) and/or security risk management, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development. Experience in managing support staff.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Good theoretical understanding of security management concepts and principals with a knowledge of best practices, techniques and processes. • Ability to assimilate a range of information and make basic analyses to support the development of efficient solutions. • Good communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to different situations and individuals. • Ability to contribute to and/or 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.

Language: Fluency in written and oral communication skills in both English and Myanmar.

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:

• Leading by example with integrity, • Driving results and delivering on commitments, • Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork, • Applying strategic thinking, • Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Strategic approach to security risk management;
• Demonstrates understanding of strategic approaches to security to identify potential threats. Contributes to the creation and implementation of WFPs mitigation measures;
• Operational knowledge of security risk management;
• Exhibits good understanding of day to day security operations. Works within own remit to proactively contribute to solutions to single or multiple elements of organisational security challenges;
• Security resource management;
• Demonstrates ability to track and compile reports on 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.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has supported projects and operational activities that maintain security operations functions and feed into overall strategic aims • Has routinely provided coaching or training to new staff members within area of expertise • Has collated data, assisted in analysis and drafting reports that inform security operations activities

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage.

Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations: It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. WFP is committed to an accessible, inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to [email protected]. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs. This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself. Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.

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

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. 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 over sight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.