Security Associate G6

Overview

To perform tasks related to the implementation and assessment of security measures and maintenance of equipment to provide updates and recommendations for decision-making and to secure WFP staff, facilities and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review security threats and risks and compile accurate reports on trends and situations that could adversely impact WFP operations.
• Review security related information and produce a range of analyses and in-depth reports.
• Liaise and co-ordinate with local administration, security and law enforcement authorities, communities, UN/NGO security staff and other actors.
• Plan and co-ordinate staff activities during field missions and perform security assessments.
• Analyze security assessment reports and present detailed recommendations for risk mitigation.
• Assist in advising the Country Director on security risk management matters and safety issues.
• Support the implementation of risk management mitigation measures, including Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS).
• Support the maintenance and management of security equipment and make recommendations to strengthen technology capacity.
• Monitor and ensure that all access control procedures are effective and stringently followed.
• Maintain and develop recommendations for improving emergency and contingency planning documentation.
• Deliver security training to staff and review security training needs.

Required Experience

Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.

Qualifications

Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.

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