Security Support Operations Officer

🚩 Vacancy Announcement n°: 833160

📢 Job Title: Security Support Operations Officer

📢 Job Grade: NOA

📌Type of Contract: Fixed Term

📌Post holder reports to : Country Director

➡️ Unit / Division: Security Unit

📍 Duty Station: Monrovia, Liberia

➡️ Duration: 1 year (Renewable based on funding & Operational need)

⏰ Closing date: 12 June 2023, midnight (Liberia Time)

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.

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Background and Purpose of the Assignment

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.

What will you do in this position?

• 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 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 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.

• 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.

• Collect information about local security developments, issues and potential impact upon WFP operations for 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.

Why work with us?

➡️ Meaningful and impactful careers:

Our day-to-day work makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve

➡️ Continuous learning and training:

We provide learning tools for our staff to continually develop their careers

➡️ Multicultural and stimulating work environment:

We encourage gender and cultural diversity to make our teams stronger

Join us to make a difference in Liberia!!

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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 maybe accepted in lieu of the First University degree.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Typically, one year 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.

• 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 principles and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language.

Before you apply...

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 an inclusive work environment in which diversity is valued and where no form of discrimination is tolerated. We aim to achieve parity in our teams in Liberia. Qualified female applicants and individuals with disabilities 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.

Only Liberian Nationals or Naturalized citizens are eligible to apply.