Employer: United Nations World Food Programme
Location: Kassala , Sudan
The position is located in Sudan/Kassala Office. The Security Officer reports to the Head of Kassala Sub Office and the Head of Security Unit in Khartoum.
Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Security Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Prepares draft of security plan for the mission, designated county or geographic area, including all aspects related to elaboration, development, implementation and updating of the plan.
Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and all other agencies involved in peacekeeping and other missions to ensure maximum security coordination.
Serves as a member of the United Nations Security Management Team, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of the security plan.
Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN staff, project personnel and dependants on potential security problems, such as mines, kidnapping, armed attacks, arrest and detention.
Maintains an ongoing evaluation of air, land and sea evacuation routes and resources for use in emergencies, ensuring the availability of vehicles, aircraft, vessels, fuel supply and assessable roads.
Ensures that fire detection devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises. Maintains fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary.
Maintains office security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities, issuance of identity cards, if possible background checks, and entry control.
Provides advice and training to staff and dependants on residential security measures such as window guards, alarm systems and locks to minimize burglar intrusions.
Maintains dialog with authorities and international institutions such as Red Cross/Red Crescent in the event of natural disasters.
Ensures availability of emergency communications system by making periodic checks to determine if system is functioning properly; arranges for necessary repairs or adjustments.
Investigates accidents involving UN vehicles and prepares report of findings.
Investigates security-related incidents involving UN staff members, project personnel or eligible dependant.
Assumes responsibility for guard force management.
Maintains protection detail for senior officials as necessary.
Conducts security training in such subjects as the security management system, responsibilities of Area Coordinators and Wardens and personal security awareness.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
United Nations Resident Coordinators (In designated countries); Deputy Resident Representative, Senior Security Coordination Officer in the Department for Safety and Security Department of Peacekeeping Operations
Security Officers in other UN agencies involved in peacekeeping and other field missions
Chief Administrative Officers and Directors, Military and Civilian Police Officers
Project Managers and other
project personnel
Local officials and law enforcement personnel
Results Expected:
Effectively ensures the safety and security of UN staff, UN property, project personnel and eligible dependants in field duty stations; enhances the credibility of the United Nations as an instrument of peace and justice.
.
Competencies:
Professionalism: Knowledge of security management combined with solid background of military or other security specialization and some political and social knowledge of country of assignment. Ability to deal effectively with stress factor when encountered in security management. Ability to apply technical skills to understand and consolidate the varying specializations such as electronics, communications, mechanics, explosives and other sophisticated devices encountered in security system management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
Qualifications:
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in security management, business administration, political/social science, psychology, international relations or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
A minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in military, police, security management preferably in the police or military context or related area.
Language:
Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is required;
Application deadline:
The position closes on 29 November 2018
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
Location: Kassala , Sudan
The position is located in Sudan/Kassala Office. The Security Officer reports to the Head of Kassala Sub Office and the Head of Security Unit in Khartoum.
Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Security Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Prepares draft of security plan for the mission, designated county or geographic area, including all aspects related to elaboration, development, implementation and updating of the plan.
Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and all other agencies involved in peacekeeping and other missions to ensure maximum security coordination.
Serves as a member of the United Nations Security Management Team, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of the security plan.
Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN staff, project personnel and dependants on potential security problems, such as mines, kidnapping, armed attacks, arrest and detention.
Maintains an ongoing evaluation of air, land and sea evacuation routes and resources for use in emergencies, ensuring the availability of vehicles, aircraft, vessels, fuel supply and assessable roads.
Ensures that fire detection devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises. Maintains fire evacuation plan and conducts fire drills and training as necessary.
Maintains office security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities, issuance of identity cards, if possible background checks, and entry control.
Provides advice and training to staff and dependants on residential security measures such as window guards, alarm systems and locks to minimize burglar intrusions.
Maintains dialog with authorities and international institutions such as Red Cross/Red Crescent in the event of natural disasters.
Ensures availability of emergency communications system by making periodic checks to determine if system is functioning properly; arranges for necessary repairs or adjustments.
Investigates accidents involving UN vehicles and prepares report of findings.
Investigates security-related incidents involving UN staff members, project personnel or eligible dependant.
Assumes responsibility for guard force management.
Maintains protection detail for senior officials as necessary.
Conducts security training in such subjects as the security management system, responsibilities of Area Coordinators and Wardens and personal security awareness.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
United Nations Resident Coordinators (In designated countries); Deputy Resident Representative, Senior Security Coordination Officer in the Department for Safety and Security Department of Peacekeeping Operations
Security Officers in other UN agencies involved in peacekeeping and other field missions
Chief Administrative Officers and Directors, Military and Civilian Police Officers
Project Managers and other
project personnel
Local officials and law enforcement personnel
Results Expected:
Effectively ensures the safety and security of UN staff, UN property, project personnel and eligible dependants in field duty stations; enhances the credibility of the United Nations as an instrument of peace and justice.
.
Competencies:
Professionalism: Knowledge of security management combined with solid background of military or other security specialization and some political and social knowledge of country of assignment. Ability to deal effectively with stress factor when encountered in security management. Ability to apply technical skills to understand and consolidate the varying specializations such as electronics, communications, mechanics, explosives and other sophisticated devices encountered in security system management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
Qualifications:
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in security management, business administration, political/social science, psychology, international relations or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
A minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in military, police, security management preferably in the police or military context or related area.
Language:
Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is required;
Application deadline:
The position closes on 29 November 2018
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