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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 or disability.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications must be submitted by Sunday, 13th August 2023 (11:59 PM CET)

WHY JOIN US?

• 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
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section)

WHO WE ARE

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), is 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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: UN World Food Programme (WFP), and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Security Officer P3 will directly report to the Chief Security Officer P4. They will collaborate with other team members to ensure a safe and secure environment for staff, assets, and operations while maintaining the highest security standards.

This is an “E” classified Family Duty Station with a 12-week R/R cycle Job holders at this grade level demonstrate adaptive capacities in effective security management and make significant independent contributions to the planning and development of security policies and procedures. Job holders are expected to manage various security activities and conduct analytical work of considerable complexity, often managing and completing projects or assignments of a major nature achieving effective outputs. Job holders typically anchor a team ensuring high performance and development.

JOB PURPOSE

To support the management of WFP’s security operations to enable 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)

• Provide technical advice, guidance, and support e.g. security assessments and plans to COs to strengthen the capacity within security management and crisis readiness and preparedness, contributing to the development of country strategy, policies, and planning.
• Develop systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of security situations needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practices.
• Conduct context analysis in conflict-affected operations areas, determining the key characteristics and locations of non-state armed groups (NSAG).
• Communicate and negotiate security guarantees or “acceptance” for WFP to operate in NSAG’s areas of control.
• Keep up to date with and advise upon local security developments and issues and the potential impact upon WFP operations to inform security and operational activities.
• Monitor and maintain an effective security management communications system that enables rapid and coordinated security activities.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with local partners to align activities and optimize the best protection for staff, activities, and facilities.
• Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts to align activities with wider programmes and activities and ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.
• Manage junior security staff, providing coaching and guidance as required to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.
• Represent WFP 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.
• Facilitate training sessions as required to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners.
• Oversee and prepare accurate and timely reporting, e.g. mandatory Field Security reports that enable informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of WFP activities, providing technical analysis and information as required to support the assessment of activity impact.
• Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS

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 with an INGO may be accepted in lieu of the First University degree.

Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant progressively responsible postgraduate experience in security within conflict areas.

Language:

• Fluency (level C) in the English language.
• Fluency (level C) in French language

MORE ABOUT YOU

You have:

• Contributed to developing systems and tools for monitoring and assessing security situations in line with innovative methodologies and best practices.
• Provided support in the provision of technical security operations advice to strengthen security management.
• Familiarity with the latest security technologies for effective management of security issues.
• Managed teams of national staff with related areas of expertise.
• Developed some experience managing resources
• Gained considerable experience in at least one emergency operational area.
• Knowledge of the security dynamics of the Sub-Sahel Region.
• Ability to adapt to cultural differences, stay calm under pressure, and make informed decisions.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities.
• Mobility is and continues to be, a core contractual requirement in WFP. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed term as well as a rotational contract with a probationary period of one year.
• WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel, visa and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, and 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 passports, 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
• This position is based in Niamey, Niger, and the successful candidate will be required to relocate to take up the assignment.

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.