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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill the position of Security Officer at the P2 level located in Homs, Syria.
Under the general supervision and guidance of the Head of Security, the Security Officer will be responsible for the following key duties:
Assist in the provision of 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.
Contribute to the development of systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of security situation needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practices.
Conduct context analysis in conflict affected areas of operations, determining the key characteristics and locations of non-state armed groups (NSAG).
Assist with communications and negotiations to garner 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 activity to inform security and operational activities.
Monitor and maintain an effective security management communications system that enables rapid and co-ordinated security activities.
Maintain productive relationships with local partners to align activities and optimise the best protection for staff, activities and facilities.
Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts to align activities with wider programmes and ensure compliance with security policies and guidance.
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.
Other duties as required.
Job Details
| Date Posted: | 2016-10-03 |
| Job Location: | Jordan |
| Job Role: | Safety |
| Company Industry: | Community/Social Services/and Nonprofit |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Mid Career |
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