Security Officer
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
5 June 202523:59GMT02:00 Eastern European Time (Kiev)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 or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict disasters and the impact of climate change.
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 WFPs 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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WHY JOIN WFP
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 training 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 the 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.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
To provide effective support to the Head of Security of WFP Ukraine and all WFP security team in country in the context of the humanitarian operations within WFPs response in Ukraine to enable the effective delivery of programs and maintain the security and safety of WFP personnel activities and facilities.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
COORDINATION
Advise to and support to the Head of Security with regard to all security related matters security policies and procedures while maintaining and enhancing line of communication with security focal points in the country. Assist and monitor securityrelated developments in Ukraine especially those related to the security and safety of WFP personnel and programme delivery. Participate in the selection of guard services and related security services. Assist the Head of Security to establish a positive working environment with UNDSS PSA/SAs Field Security Country Officers (FSCOs) and Security Focal Points from other Agency Funds and Programmes (AFPs) and Host Country Authorities as required.
RISK MANAGEMENT & ANALYSIS
Assist the Head of Security to prepare and review Personal Security Risk Assessment (PSRA) and undertake specific Security Risk Management processes as required; Proactively assist the Head of Security during the monitoring of situations and events in Ukraine and gather and analyze information with the aim of identifying emerging trends and providing early warning of any potential threats that may affect the security of WFP staff premises assets and impact programme delivery; Provide an analysis in the Ukraine context highlighting the potential impact this may have on programme delivery.
PLANNING:
Assist the Head of Security to support the mainstreaming of security considerations into programme and emergency preparedness plans as required.
MANAGEMENT:
Assist the Head of Security to support the mainstreaming of security considerations into programme and emergency preparedness plans as required. Assist the Head of Security to support the mainstreaming of security considerations into programme and emergency preparedness plans as required. Assist the Head of Security with regards to security planning emergency/crisis preparedness Emergency Response and Emergency Communications processes in accordance with the country specific situation and security requirements.
MONITORING:
Monitor the compliance of WFP Ukraine Country Office with regards to security recommendations and periodically exercise security procedures/protocols and guidelines including Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM) and WFP Global Security. Assist the Head of Security to review proposals for Area Security Risk Management measures (SRMM) Residential Security Measures (RSMs) local cost shared security budget (LCCSB) and other relevant security documents and provide advice when warranted.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
Efficiently support work of CO security unit to ensure security coverage at all times.
Assist in building a network of external stakeholders and alliances within order to promote and advance the work of the CO Office.
Proposes new approaches and ideas.
Ability to identify potential opportunities for action and challenges that exist. Mapping of areas of Threat.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Advanced University Degree in Security Management International Relations
or Law Enforcement or other relevant field or First University degree with additional years of repeated work.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant postgraduate professional experience in Security Risk Management.
Knowledge & Skills:
Experience in supporting policies in at least 3 operational areas from Security Coordination Security Risk Management & Analysis Security Planning Crisis Management and Compliance Monitoring is essential.
Languages:
Fluency in English language (level C)
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact:
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
The United Nations does not charge any application processing training interviewing testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee please disregard it. Furthermore please note that emblems logos names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate complete and includes your employment records academic qualifications language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport recommendation letters academic certificates etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
