Security Associate, G6 (Moroto)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

8 September 2024-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Kampala)

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About Wfp
The World Food Programme is the world’s 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 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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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).
  
  

Organizational Context And Purpose

The Job holder will be based in Moroto and provides security support to WFP activities in Karamoja Area Office (Moroto and Kotido offices) as well as support Tororo Sub-Office. He/she reports to the Head of Area Office for Karamoja and Head of Sub Office -Tororo for all administrative and operational issues. He/she reports to the Head of Security for WFP at Country Office on technical security matters.

The job holder is expected to take responsibility for the completion of a range of security-related processes and activities requiring some interpretation of standard guidelines and practices. He/she should be able to recommend a course of action on a range of security issues, deal with staff at various levels and may allocate tasks to other colleagues. This job may require reporting for duty on short notice.

The job holder will be required to perform a range of specialized and process-oriented responsibilities related to security operations including monitoring and maintaining security equipment in line with established procedures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not All-inclusive, Nor Exhaustive)

• Review security threats and risks, compile accurate reports on trends and situations that could adversely impact WFP operations to ensure information is accurately collated to support reporting and timely decision-making.
• Review security-related information (e.g. security incidents and events, security support to daily activities, etc.) and use corporate or local information management tools to provide basic analyses and reports to ensure information is readily available to staff and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide Weekly Security Operational updates with basic analysis of security trends and how it may impact WFP activities in the area.
• Liaise and coordinate with local administration, security and law enforcement authorities, communities, UN/NGO security staff and other actors to facilitate access for safe programme delivery and to mitigate potential risks against staff and other resources.
• Plan, coordinate, prepare and conduct field missions including tracking of staff, and perform regular security assessments in the area of responsibility to support safe and effective programme delivery.
• Prepare detailed security assessment reports after field missions with risk mitigation recommendations to support security situation analysis and facilitate decision-making.
• Advise Head of Area Office and other staff on security risk management matters and safety issues in compliance with the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS).
• Develop and keep updated security contingency plans/ Warden System, staff list and conduct headcount when required.
• Provide security orientation briefing to newly arrived staff to ensure staff are well-informed of local security conditions and procedures.
• Assist in implementation of Security Risk Management measure to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Manage and maintain security equipment in functional state and identify new requirements to strengthen capacity in line with business requirements.
• Monitor and ensure access control procedures are effective and stringently followed by all staff and visitors to ensure accountability and maintenance of safe and secure environment.
• Represent WFP at inter-agency meetings e.g. Area security cells meeting to contribute to technical discussions and exchange of knowledge and experience and advocate for the WFP position.
• Identify potential security training and development opportunities and needs, coordinate and facilitate training sessions as required to build the security capabilities of WFP staff and external partners
  
  

Functional Capabilities

Description of the behavior expected for the proficiency level: Strategic approach to security risk management

Demonstrates understanding of the operational and strategic context in which the security function operates and the broader implications of day-to-day work.

Operational knowledge of security risk management

Demonstrates some understanding of day to day security operations. Contributes knowledge to development of resolutions to aspects of challenges faced, as directed.

Security resource management

Demonstrates ability to track and compile reports on Area Office activities and Field staffing and financial resource usage on a project-level basis.

Analysis and solution development

Demonstrates understanding of key UN inter-governmental body partner agencies. Understands implications of security information and reports and supports in the identification of mitigating actions against threats and vulnerabilities to WFP's operations.

Planning compliance and emergency management

Supports in planning and prioritization practices in-line with established UN/WFP security policies and procedures.

Qualifications And Experience
Education: University degree in Community Psychology, Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences or any other related. A diploma obtained from Military/Police Academy with qualifying relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the First University degree.

Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.

Knowledge And Skills

• Has gained sound knowledge of security operations technical processes
• Has provided technical guidance and training to staff members within area of expertise
• Has supported research and collation of data which feeds into reports that inform security operations activities
• Specialized knowledge of the application of practical methods, techniques, procedures and systems used in security, typically gained through technical training and work experience.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of security logistics, security administration, risk assessment and co-ordination with local authorities and local law enforcement agencies.
• Training and experience in fire and related intervention/evacuation procedures.
• Ability to manage emergency situations and remain calm.
• Attention to detail and constant vigilance in order to promptly detect any breach in security measures.
• Ability to interpret information, use judgement and inform supervisors of any incidents which might impact the UNWFP staff and operations.
• Excellent communication skills in order to maintain frequent correspondence with both, internal staff and external authorities with regards to security advisories and security incidents.
• Willingness to attend security trainings and comply with UNSMS standards.
  
  

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Ability to speak, read and understand local Ugandan languages of the duty station is added advantage.

Duration of contract: 1 year (with possibility of renewal)

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

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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 wfprecruitment@wfp.org 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.