Security Officer (SC, L10)

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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.

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ABOUT WFP

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.

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) assume a substantial role for public sector business and its ability to make a major contribution towards their achievement. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development gives business a significant role to play in efforts to achieve the SDGs, based on their ability to invest and innovate in a sustainable way. Achieving the SDGs requires collective action, shared responsibility and financing from multiple sources, especially of the public sector financial institutions.

To achieve the ambitious plan of sustaining all the strategic interventions of Egypt’s WFP CO, the public-sector contribution should improve and strengthens long-term partnerships with financial institutions, companies, foundations and high-net worth individuals. This includes leveraging the capacities of this segment to build long lasting partnerships that goes beyond resources but expands to leaving a mark to future development visions of the country

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in Security Management, International Relations or Law Enforcement or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses. A diploma obtained from Military/Police Academy with qualifying relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the First University degree.

Language:Proficiency in English & Arabic languages

Experience: At least ten years of progressively responsible experince in a similar position

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These roles are likely to be found in Headquarters (HQ) or Country Offices (COs). Job holders report to the Division/Country Director or the designate.

JOB PURPOSE

Support the management of WFP’s security operations to enable 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)

1.Provide technical advice, guidance and support e.g. security assessments and plans to COs to strengthen the capacity within security management and crisis readiness and preparedness, contributing to the development of country strategy, policies and planning. 2. Develop systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of security situations needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practice. 3. Conduct context analysis in conflict affected areas of operations, determining the key characteristics and locations of non-state armed groups (NSAG). 4. Communicate and negotiate security guarantees or “acceptance” for WFP to operate in NSAG’s areas of control. 5. Keep up to date with and advise upon local security developments and issues and the potential impact upon WFP operations to inform security and operational activities. 6. Monitor and maintain an effective security management communications system that enables rapid and co-ordinated security activities. 7. Build and maintain productive relationships with local partners to align activities and optimise the best protection for staff, activities and facilities. 8. Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts to align activities with wider programmes and activities and ensure compliance with security policies and procedures. 9. Manage junior security staff, providing coaching and guidance as required to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance. 10. Represent WFP at local and inter-agency meetings e.g. Security Co-ordination Cells to present relevant security issues and contribute to technical discussions, exchange of knowledge and experience. 11. Facilitate training sessions as required to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners. 12. Oversee and prepare accurate and timely reporting, e.g. mandatory Field Security reports that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders. 13. Support the monitoring and evaluation of WFP activities, providing technical analysis and information as required to support the assessment of activity impact. 14. Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs. 15. Other as required.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Utilizes understanding of WFP’s Strategic Objectives to communicate linkages to team objectives and work.
• Be a force for positive change: Proactively identifies and develops new methods or improvements for self and immediate team to address work challenges within own work area.
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Identifies opportunities to further align individual contributions with WFP’s mission of making an impact on local communities.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Helps colleagues to see the link between their individual tasks and the contributions of their unit’s goals to the broader context of WFP’s mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Is able to identify, support and encourage focused on-the-job learning opportunities to address gaps between current skillsets and needed future skillsets for WFP.
• Create an inclusive culture: Recognizes the contributions of teammates, and encourages contributions from culturally different team mates to recognise the value of diversity above and beyond just including it in programming for beneficiaries.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Provides and solicits ongoing constructive feedback on strengths and development opportunities to help develop individual skills, whilst also helping others identify areas for improvement.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Sets clear targets for self and others to focus team efforts in ambiguous situations (e.g., unprecedented issues and/or scenarios).

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Thinks beyond team’s conventional approaches to formulate creative methods for delivering food aid and assistance to beneficiaries.
• Focus on getting results: Maintains focus on achieving individual results in the face of obstacles such as volatile or fragile environments and/or organizational roadblocks.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes personal accountability for upholding and delivering upon team’s commitments and provides assurance to stakeholders.
• Be Decisive: Demonstrates ability to adjust to team’s plans and priorities to optimize outcomes in light of evolving directives, while also responding quickly in high-pressure environments, such as in emergency settings.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Demonstrates an understanding of when and how to tactfully engage other units in conversations on impact, timing, or planning.
• Build strong external partnerships: Networks regularly with key external partners using formal and informal opportunities to understand each partner’s unique value proposition, and to build and strengthen relationships.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Demonstrates ability to adapt engagement approach in the context of evolving partner circumstances and expectations.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Demonstrates ability to articulate to internal and external audiences the value that individual contributions and immediate teams bring to partnerships.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Strategic approach to security risk management Supports in the development of security risk management strategy and leads in its implementation to ensure safety and security of staff. Operational knowledge of security risk management Leverages deep understanding of security operations in order to develop multi-faceted solutions to highly complex organisational security challenges. Security resource management Monitors trends in staffing and financial resource usage to anticipate and escalate potential issues to programme leaders. Analysis and solution development Utilises good understanding of UN inter-governmental body partner agencies to interpret information and reports and provides tactical recommendations for the mitigation of threats and vulnerabilities to WFP’s operations Planning compliance and emergency management Demonstrates ability to plan and prioritise staff safety and security while ensuring strict compliance with established policies and procedures. Provides suggestions into how these practices may be improved.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

This section is optional to describe other duties, skills & knowledge required for the specific job.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has contributed to the development of systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of security situations in line with innovative methodologies and best practice • Has provided support in the provision of technical security operations advice to strengthen the security management function of WFP • Has managed small teams of national staff with related areas of expertise • Has developed some experience managing resources in the STLDU or Operations • Has gained considerable experience in at least one operational area

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This is a one year contract , extension will be based on satisfactory performance and fund availabilty

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline for submitting the online application will be on the 3rd of March 2021

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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.