Security Operations Support Officer SC8 (Dnipro, Ukraine)

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🚩 Vacancy Announcement n°: 826768

📢 Job Title: Security Operations Support Officer

📌Type of Contract: Service Contract

➡️ Unit / Division: Security Unit / WFP Ukraine

📍 Duty Station: Dnipro

➡️ Duration: 12 months (renewable)

⏰ Closing date: Wednesday 12 May, midnight (Central European Time)

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do, and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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What will you do in this position?

You will 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.

Why work with us?

The war in Ukraine continues to displace people, damage infrastructure, disrupt supply chains and hold back the country’s economy. One in three households is estimated to be food-insecure, rising to one in two in some areas of the east and south. More than 6 million Ukrainians have been internally displaced and more than 6 million have left the country. Almost 6 million Ukrainians are internally displaced and nearly 8 million are living as refugees in Europe. Many of those who remain have lost their livelihoods, especially in areas close to the front lines. Those who returned are struggling to rebuild their lives, having run out of money or found their homes reduced to rubble.

WFP supports 3 million people every month in Ukraine, using a flexible mix of food and cash assistance. We support people wherever they are, including in areas close to the front line.

This is an opportunity for an exciting and challenging role in a multi-cultural, hardworking, fun and interdisciplinary team. In addition,

What is in for you?

WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

➡️ WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment.

➡️ WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of trainings, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

➡️ A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

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

Join us to make a difference in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, watch this video to know more about us!!

How can you make a difference?

1. Contribute to the security and safety contingency and continuity planning for the Dnipro office supporting the standardization and implementation of plans and that emergency systems are regularly tested for WFP facilities in-country. 2. Liaise with United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and the in-country security management apparatus and attend security operations management meetings, to ensure WFP management and staff are fully briefed on security matters in CO. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Provide support to the management of security budget including procurement planning to facilitate efficient and cost effective resources management. 6. 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. 7. Maintain liaison with Human Resources Unit regarding a number of security staffing matters (e.g. recruitment, contract management, capacity building), to ensure compliance with the established WFP policies and procedures. 8. Collect information about local security developments, issues and potential impact upon WFP operations for the supervisor’s attention in order to support security and operational activities. 9. Prepare accurate and timely reports to contribute to the consistency of information presented to the senior managers. 10. Provide security orientation briefing to newly arrived staff to ensure staff are well-informed of local security conditions and procedures. 11. Support training activities as required to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners. 12. Support the supervisor during emergencies to meet changing needs.

To join us in saving lives, changing lives, you will have for...

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 the Military/Police Academy with qualifying relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the First University degree.

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

Knowledge & Skills:

• Good theoretical understanding of security management concepts and principles 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 (level C) in English and Ukrainian language.

Before you apply...

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. 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.

We aim to achieve parity in our teams in Ukraine. Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

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.

How do you apply...

To be considered, you are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). CV and cover letter must be submitted in English language. Only those who are short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next steps of our recruitment process.

We also encourage you to create your candidate profile and set up WFP job alerts to learn more about all the opportunities available to join us and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

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