DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

17 May 2026-23:59-GMT-05:00 Eastern Time (Port-au-Prince)

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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).

JOB TITLE: Security Associate

Contract Type: National Fixed Term

Grade: G6

UNIT/DIVISION: Field Office Port-au-Prince

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Port-au-Prince, Haiti

DURATION: 12 months (renewable)

Application deadline: 17 May 2026.

This position is open for Haitian nationals only. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Humanitarian access and security risk management are critical enablers for the effective delivery of food security and nutrition assistance in complex, volatile, and violence-affected environments. In line with its humanitarian mandate and extensive operational footprint, WFP frequently operates in high-risk contexts where insecurity, access constraints, and the presence of non-state armed actors significantly affect operational continuity and staff safety. As such, there is an increasing corporate and field-level demand to strengthen integrated security and access capacities that support safe, principled, and sustained humanitarian operations.

Since 2021, the security situation in Haiti has deteriorated markedly. Armed gangs have expanded their territorial control, particularly in Port-au-Prince and key transport corridors, resulting in widespread violence, population movement restrictions, and reduced humanitarian space. This evolving context has significantly increased risks for humanitarian personnel and assets, while severely constraining access to affected communities. These conditions directly impact WFP operations and those of its cooperating partners, requiring continuous security risk analysis, local engagement, and access negotiation at field level.

The Security and Access Associate (G6) will be based in a field location in Haiti and will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Sub-Office or designated Security/Access Officer, with technical guidance from the Country Office Security and Access function. The role supports the implementation of an integrated approach to security risk management and humanitarian access, contributing to safe program delivery and the protection of staff, partners, and beneficiaries. The position plays a key role in supporting WFP field operations through timely information, local liaison, and operational support in insecure and access-restricted environments.

JOB PURPOSE

The Security and Access Associate (G6) support field-level security risk management and humanitarian access activities to enable the safe, principled, and uninterrupted implementation of WFP programmes. The position contributes to the analysis of the evolving security and humanitarian context at field level, with a focus on identifying, anticipating, and reporting risks and access constraints that may affect operations.

The incumbent supports WFP’s engagement with relevant local actors including community representatives, local authorities, humanitarian partners, and other stakeholders to facilitate acceptance, movement, and access in line with humanitarian principles. The role also contributes to the implementation of security mitigation measures, access strategies, and field-level coordination mechanisms.

The incumbent works closely with programme, logistics, and cooperating partner teams to ensure that security and access considerations are integrated into operational planning and delivery. Specifically, the FSA will be responsible for the following:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

  • Support the implementation of integrated security risk management and humanitarian access strategies at field level to enable safe and sustained programme delivery.

  • Monitor, analyse, and report on security incidents, access constraints, and context developments, assessing their impact on WFP staff, assets, partners, and operations.

  • Contribute to the identification of risk mitigation and access facilitation measures, ensuring alignment with WFP policies, SRM, and humanitarian standards.

  • Support field mission planning by providing security and access advice, including route assessments, movement clearances, and contextual briefings.

  • Support engagement with local authorities, community leaders, non‑state actors (as appropriate), humanitarian partners, and other stakeholders to maintain and improve humanitarian access, in line with humanitarian principles.

  • Promote an access‑centered approach in field operations, ensuring access considerations are integrated into programme, logistics, and partner activities.

  • Provide direct supervision, tasking, and technical guidance to the Junior Security Officer and Junior Access Officer, ensuring clarity of roles, priorities, and deliverables.

  • Coordinate and consolidate security and access input from junior staff into coherent field-level analysis, reports, and recommendations.

  • Ensure timely and accurate security and access reporting, including incident reports, access updates, risk assessments, and movement tracking.

  • Maintain field-level security and access documentation, including contact lists, maps, and incident logs.

  • Contribute to sitreps, security briefs, and access updates for internal coordination and decision-making.

  • Support coordination with the Country Office Security/Access function, UNDSS as required.

  • Ensure compliance with WFP security policies, access guidance, and duty of care obligations for staff and partners.

  • Perform additional security and access-related duties as required in support of emergency preparedness and response.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:


Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.

Experience: At least six (6) years or more of professional experience in a relevant field of work, preferably in Security Management with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.


Language: Fluency (level C) in English or French language (written and oral).

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

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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:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

  • All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

  • We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

  • If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

  • At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.

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