Security Operations Support Officer (NOB), Harare, Zimbabwe

Security

Overview

Manage WFP's security operations and ensure the safety of personnel and facilities.

You have:

• Advanced university degree in Security Management, International Relations, Law Enforcement or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience.
• Typically three years or more of progressively responsible professional experience in security management or security risk management.
• Fluency (level C) in English language and local languages.

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, physical or mental disability.

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

This role is found in Country Offices (COs). Job holders typically work under general supervision and reports directly to the Country Director. Job holders are expected to operate with a high degree of independence and are involved in a variety of security activities and analytical work, some of which may be of a considerable complexity. At this level, job holders may supervise security staff to ensure that security objectives are achieved in full and contribute to their performance improvement.

JOB PURPOSE

To contribute to daily management of WFP’s security 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)

1. Provide technical advice and support e.g. security assessments and plans to COs to strengthen the capacity within security management and crisis readiness and preparedness.
2. Contribute to the development of systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of security situation needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practices.
3. Keep up to date with and advise upon local security developments, issues, and the potential impact upon WFP operations to inform security and operational activities.
4. Contribute to monitoring and maintaining an effective security management communications system that enables rapid and co-ordinated security activities.
5. Contribute to productive relationships building with local partners to align activities and optimise the best protection for staff, activities and facilities.
6. Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts to align activities with wider programmes and ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.
7. Where supervisory responsibilities apply, manage security staff, providing coaching and guidance to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.
8. Participate 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.
9. Support in organizing and delivering training sessions to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners.
10. Prepare accurate and timely reports, e.g. mandatory Field Security reports that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
11. Support the monitoring and evaluation of WFP activities, providing technical analysis and information as required to support the assessment of activity impact.
12. Follow emergency security preparedness practices to meet emergency food assistance needs.
13. Other as required.

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. Experience: Typically three years or more of progressively responsible professional experience in security management (relevant military, policy or corporate) 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. • Good analytical skills with the ability to assimilate and analyse a range of data and issues to support the development of efficient solutions. • Good communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to different situations and individuals. • Ability to supervise, coach and motivate national security staff. • Ability to 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 (level C) in English language and the local languages.. Excellent written and oral communications skills are required.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level 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 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 intergovernmental 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 supported complex projects and operational activities that maintain security operations functions and feed into overall strategic aims • Has gained experience in an emergency response and high risk operational capacity • Has provided direction and instruction to more junior staff members within area of expertise

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Qualified candidates are requested to submit their application via E- Recruitment attaching a signed application letter, a Curriculum Vitae and a signed Personal History Form (P11) available at http://www.unon.org/docs/P11

WFP DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline for applications: 17 February 2022

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Q****ualified and experienced female applicants are especially encouraged to apply

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.

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