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Security Operations Support Officer NOA

Egypt

  • Organization: WFP - World Food Programme
  • Location: Egypt
  • Grade: Junior level - NO-A, National Professional Officer - Locally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Administrative support
    • Security and Safety
  • Closing Date: Closed

ABOUT WFP

 

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.  The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.  Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

WHY WORK AT WFP?

 

SAVING & CHANGING LIVES ❤
Make a difference the world will notice.
We are driven by our mission to fight world hunger and feed people’s dreams of a brighter future.

 

GLOBAL COMMUNITY 🌍
Build bridges that unite people across the world.
Being part of a global, diverse and multicultural community like WFP, will continuously expose you to new ideas and perspectives.
How we deliver our mission in deep respect for personal and cultural differences and close collaboration between every member of our global team, will certainly enrich your experience and knowledge on so many levels. 

 

UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES 💡
Unlock possibilities you never thought you'd find.
WFP goes anywhere it is needed and does whatever it takes to get the job done.

 

LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE ⭐
Reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential.
WFP offers the kind of life-changing experiences you’re unlikely find in many other organizations.

 

Join us to make a difference
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JOB PURPOSE

The WFP Regional Bureau in Cairo provides strategic and technical guidance to WFP operations in 14 countries: Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Sudan, Tunisia, Turkey, and Yemen 

We are looking for a competent Security Operations Support Officer to organize and oversee all security operations for our Regional Bureau in Cairo.  

As Security Operations Support Officer you will have to demonstrate excellent surveillance and emergency response skills. You will support the management of WFP’s security day-to-day operations to facilitate the effective delivery of programmes that meet food assistance needs and maintain the security and safety of WFP personnel, activities, and facilities.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

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 may be accepted in lieu of the First University degree.

Experience: 

  • Ten years or more of progressively responsible professional experience in security management (relevant military, police or corporate) and/or security risk management with a background and interest in international humanitarian
    development.

  • Experience in managing junior support staff.

Language: 

Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

 

  • Good theoretical understanding of security management concepts and principles with a knowledge of best practices, techniques, and processes.
  • Good theoretical and practical physical security skills and safety in the workplace techniques and mitigation.
  • Ability to assimilate a range of information and make basic analyses to support the development of efficient solutions.
  • Good communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to different situations and individuals.
  • Ability to contribute to and/or deliver effective briefing and training, assessing participant needs.
  • Knowledge of common business principles and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

 

  1. Contribute to the security and safety contingency and continuity planning for the office supporting the standardization and implementation of plans and that emergency systems are regularly tested for WFP facilities in-country.
  2. Liaise with United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and the in-country security management apparatus and attend security operations management meetings, to ensure WFP management and staff are fully briefed on security matters in RB/CO Area.
  3. In conjunction with WFP Field Security Division, provide operational support to the Country, Area and Field Offices for achievement of SRM demands and RSM compliance.
  4.  Responsible for all facilities access control measures and procedures to ensure safety and security of WFP staff and visitors in line with UNSMS best practices.
  5.  Provide support to the management of security budget including procurement planning to facilitate efficient and cost-effective resources management.
  6. Responsible for management of security equipment to ensure it is issued correctly, is in serviceable condition and is in compliance with the established security standards.
  7. Maintain liaison with Human Resources Unit regarding a number of security staffing matters (e.g. recruitment, contract management, capacity building), to ensure compliance with th established WFP policies and procedures.
  8. Collect information about local security developments, issues and potential impact upon WFP operations for supervisor’s attention in order to support security and operational activities.
  9. Prepare accurate and timely reports to contribute to the consistency of information presented to the senior managers.
  10. Provide security orientation briefing to newly arrived staff to ensure staff are well-informed of local security conditions and procedures.
  11. Support training activities as required to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners.
  12. Support the supervisor during emergencies to meet changing needs.
  13. Provide Temporary Duty Assignment support when required within the Region.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

  • Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
  • Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
  •  Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
  •  Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

People

  • Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
  •  Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
  •  Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
  •  Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance

  • Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
  •  Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
  •  Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
  •  Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership

  • Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
  •  Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
  •  Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
  •  Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

COMPENSATION DATA

 

WFP offers a competitive compensation package including:
- Attractive salary in accordance with industry standards
- Attractive pension plan
- Child allowance
- Language allowance (subject to passing language assessment)
- Medical coverage for staff and dependents
- Variety of leave entitlements, incl. 30 days annual leave/year, maternity/paternity leave,
and special leave arrangements.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • JOB TITLE: SECURITY OPERATIONS SUPPORT OFFICER
  • TYPE & LEVEL OF CONTRACT: FIXED TERM / NOA
  • DURATION & START DATE: 1 YEAR - RENEWABLE
  • UNIT/DIVISION: SECURITY
  • DUTY STATION (CITY, COUNTRY): REGIONAL BUREAU IN CAIRO (RBC), CAIRO, EGYPT
  • REPORTS TO: REGIONAL SECURITY HEAD

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application no later than Saturday, 14 August 2021.

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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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