Security Operations Support Officer SC8

Experiences

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.

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.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

En collaborations avec le département de sureté et de la sécurité des Nations Unies (UNDSS) et sous la supervision directe de l’officier de sécurité du PAM ou la directrice pays du PAM Madagascar, le titulaire du poste travaillera avec un degré élevé d'indépendance et participera à diverses activités de sécurité et travaux analytiques complexes. Le titulaire du poste jouera le rôle d’interface entre le PAM est la compagnie privée de gardiennage pour s'assurer que les objectifs de sécurité sont pleinement atteints et contribuera à l'amélioration de leurs performances

JOB PURPOSE

Soutenir la gestion des opérations de sécurité quotidiennes du PAM afin de faciliter l'exécution efficace des programmes qui répondent aux besoins d'assistance alimentaire et de maintenir la sécurité et la sûreté du personnel, des activités et des installations du PAM.

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.
3. In conjunction with WFP Field Security Division, provide operational support to the Country, Area and Field Offices for achievement of Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Security Standards (MORSS) 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 the 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.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

                   Formation:

Diplôme universitaire en sciences sociales, gestion de la sécurité, relations internationales, application de la loi ou tout autre domaine pertinent. Un diplôme obtenu auprès de l’École militaire / de police avec une  expérience pertinente et qualifiante peut être accepté à la place du premier diplôme universitaire.

EXPERIENCES

Expérience:

• Au moins cinq années d'expérience, à des niveaux de responsabilité de plus en plus élevés, dans  la gestion de la sécurité (au sein des forces armées, des politiques ou des entreprises) et / ou des risques en matière de sécurité, et ayant une expérience et un intérêt particuliers pour   les interventions humanitaires internationales ; 
• Une connaissance approfondie et une expérience de la zone du Sud de Madagasca est un plus ; 
• Connaissance démontrée d'acteurs clés dans région du sud de Madagascar ; 
• Connaissance démontrée des politiques de gestion de la sécurité des Nations Unies ; 
• Une formation à la négociation d'accès ou à l'approche communautaire de la sécurité est requise

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

5 Décembre 2021

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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.