Employer: United Nations World Food Program (WFP)
Location: Mali Bamako
Type of contract: Consultant Short-term (CST)
Duration of Assignment: 11 months
Supervisor: Chief Security Officer
Job purpose
To support the management of WFP’s security operations to enable the effective delivery of programmes that meet food assistance needs and maintain the security and safety of WFP personnel, activities and facilities. The Field Security Officer (FSO) reports directly to the WFP Chief Security Officer (CSO).
Duties and responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the WFP Chief Security Officer the incumbent
Provide technical advice, guidance, and support e.g., security assessments and plans to the Country Office Mali to strengthen the capacity within security management and crisis readiness and preparedness, contributing to the development of country strategy, policies, and planning.
Support the CSO with day-to-day management of security risk management strategies and provide technical advice to Country Office management.
Initiate and monitor the implementation of Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM).
Develop systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of security situations needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practice.
Conduct context analysis for the Country Office’s areas of operations affected by armed conflict, determining the key characteristics and locations of non-state armed groups (NSAG).
Communicate and negotiate security guarantees or acceptance for WFP to operate in areas affected by NSAG activities.
Keep up to date with and advise upon security developments and issues and the potential impact upon WFP operations to inform security and operational activities.
Monitor and maintain an effective security management communications system that enables rapid and co-ordinated security activities.
Build and maintain productive relationships with local partners to align activities and optimise the best protection for staff, activities, and facilities.
Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts to align activities with wider programmes and activities and ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.
Manage junior security staff, provide coaching and guidance as required to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.
Deputize the Chief Security Officer in her/his absence.
Facilitate training sessions as required to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners.
Oversee and prepare accurate and timely reporting, e.g., Weekly Field Security reports, Security Incident Reports, and Flash Reports in order to enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
Support the monitoring and evaluation of WFP activities, providing technical analysis and information as required to support the assessment of activity impact.
Support the incorporation of gender perspectives in all areas of work, to ensure equal participation genders.
Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
Other as required.
Core organizational capabilities
Purpose: Helps colleagues to see the link between their individual tasks and the contributions of their unit’s goals to the broader context of WFP’s mission.
People: Provides and solicits ongoing constructive feedback on strengths and development opportunities to help develop individual skills, whilst also helping others identify areas for improvement.
Performance: Thinks beyond team’s conventional approaches to formulate creative methods for delivering food aid and assistance to beneficiaries.
Partnership: Networks regularly with key external partners using formal and informal opportunities to understand each partner’s unique value proposition, and to build and strengthen relationships.
Functional capabilities
Strategic approach to security risk management: Supports in the development of security risk management strategy and leads in its implementation to ensure safety and security of staff.
Operational knowledge of security risk management: Leverages deep understanding of security operations in order to develop multi-faceted solutions to highly complex organisational security challenges.
Security resource management: Monitors trends in staffing and financial resource usage to anticipate and escalate potential issues to programme leaders.
Analysis and solution development: Utilises good understanding of UN inter-governmental body partner agencies to interpret information and reports and provides tactical recommendations for the mitigation of threats and vulnerabilities to WFP’s operations.
Planning compliance and emergency management: Demonstrates ability to plan and prioritise staff safety and security while ensuring strict compliance with established policies and procedures. Provides suggestions into how these practices may be improved.
Desired experiences
Has gained six or more years of professional experience in at least one operational area in Western Africa.
Has gained professional experience in at least one operational area affected by armed conflict.
Has contributed to the implementation of humanitarian projects, programmes, or activities and humanitarian negotiation to gain, maintain, or improve humanitarian access.
Has provided support in the provision of technical security operations advice to strengthen security risk management, in particular the preparation of security plans.
Has provided security training to personnel and managers.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: Education:
Advanced University degree in Security Management, International Relations, Law, Economics, 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.
Language:
Fluency (level C) in French. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of English.
4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
PURPOSE
Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives - Utilizes understanding of WFP’s Strategic Objectives to communicate linkages to team objectives and work.
Be a force for positive change - Proactively identifies and develops new methods or improvements for self and immediate team to address work challenges within own work area.
Make the mission inspiring to our team - Identifies opportunities to further align individual contributions with WFP’s mission of making an impact on local communities.
Make our mission visible in everyday actions - Helps colleagues to see the link between their individual tasks and the contributions of their unit’s goals to the broader context of WFP’s mission.
PEOPLE
Look for ways to strengthen people's skills - Is able to identify, support and encourage focused on-the-job learning opportunities to address gaps between current skillsets and needed future skillsets for WFP
Create an inclusive culture - Recognizes the contributions of teammates and encourages contributions from culturally different team mates to recognize the value of diversity above and beyond just including it in programming for beneficiaries.
Be a coach & provide constructive feedback - Provides and solicits ongoing constructive feedback on strengths and development opportunities to help develop individual skills, whilst also helping others identify areas for improvement.
Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit - Sets clear targets for self and others to focus team efforts in ambiguous situations (e.g., unprecedented issues and/or scenarios).
PERFORMANCE
Encourage innovation & creative solutions - Thinks beyond team’s conventional approaches to formulate creative methods for delivering food aid and assistance to beneficiaries.
Focus on getting results - Maintains focus on achieving individual results in the face of obstacles such as volatile or fragile environments and/or organizational roadblocks.
Make commitments and make good on commitments - Takes personal accountability for upholding and delivering upon team’s commitments and provides assurance to stakeholders.
Be Decisive - Demonstrates ability to adjust to team’s plans and priorities to optimize outcomes in light of evolving directives, while also responding quickly in high-pressure environments, such as in emergency settings.
PARTNERSHIP
Connect and share across WFP units - Demonstrates an understanding of when and how to tactfully engage other units in conversations on impact, timing, or planning.
Build strong external partnerships - Networks regularly with key external partners using formal and informal opportunities to understand each partner’s unique value proposition, and to build and strengthen relationships.
Be politically agile & adaptable - Demonstrates ability to adapt engagement approach in the context of evolving partner circumstances and expectations.
Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships - Demonstrates ability to articulate to internal and external audiences the value that individual contributions and immediate teams bring to partnerships.
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.
Type of contract: Consultant Short-term (CST)
Duration of Assignment: 11 months
Supervisor: Chief Security Officer
Job purpose
To support the management of WFP’s security operations to enable the effective delivery of programmes that meet food assistance needs and maintain the security and safety of WFP personnel, activities and facilities. The Field Security Officer (FSO) reports directly to the WFP Chief Security Officer (CSO).
Duties and responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the WFP Chief Security Officer the incumbent
Provide technical advice, guidance, and support e.g., security assessments and plans to the Country Office Mali to strengthen the capacity within security management and crisis readiness and preparedness, contributing to the development of country strategy, policies, and planning.
Support the CSO with day-to-day management of security risk management strategies and provide technical advice to Country Office management.
Initiate and monitor the implementation of Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM).
Develop systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of security situations needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practice.
Conduct context analysis for the Country Office’s areas of operations affected by armed conflict, determining the key characteristics and locations of non-state armed groups (NSAG).
Communicate and negotiate security guarantees or acceptance for WFP to operate in areas affected by NSAG activities.
Keep up to date with and advise upon security developments and issues and the potential impact upon WFP operations to inform security and operational activities.
Monitor and maintain an effective security management communications system that enables rapid and co-ordinated security activities.
Build and maintain productive relationships with local partners to align activities and optimise the best protection for staff, activities, and facilities.
Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts to align activities with wider programmes and activities and ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.
Manage junior security staff, provide coaching and guidance as required to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.
Deputize the Chief Security Officer in her/his absence.
Facilitate training sessions as required to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners.
Oversee and prepare accurate and timely reporting, e.g., Weekly Field Security reports, Security Incident Reports, and Flash Reports in order to enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
Support the monitoring and evaluation of WFP activities, providing technical analysis and information as required to support the assessment of activity impact.
Support the incorporation of gender perspectives in all areas of work, to ensure equal participation genders.
Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
Other as required.
Core organizational capabilities
Purpose: Helps colleagues to see the link between their individual tasks and the contributions of their unit’s goals to the broader context of WFP’s mission.
People: Provides and solicits ongoing constructive feedback on strengths and development opportunities to help develop individual skills, whilst also helping others identify areas for improvement.
Performance: Thinks beyond team’s conventional approaches to formulate creative methods for delivering food aid and assistance to beneficiaries.
Partnership: Networks regularly with key external partners using formal and informal opportunities to understand each partner’s unique value proposition, and to build and strengthen relationships.
Functional capabilities
Strategic approach to security risk management: Supports in the development of security risk management strategy and leads in its implementation to ensure safety and security of staff.
Operational knowledge of security risk management: Leverages deep understanding of security operations in order to develop multi-faceted solutions to highly complex organisational security challenges.
Security resource management: Monitors trends in staffing and financial resource usage to anticipate and escalate potential issues to programme leaders.
Analysis and solution development: Utilises good understanding of UN inter-governmental body partner agencies to interpret information and reports and provides tactical recommendations for the mitigation of threats and vulnerabilities to WFP’s operations.
Planning compliance and emergency management: Demonstrates ability to plan and prioritise staff safety and security while ensuring strict compliance with established policies and procedures. Provides suggestions into how these practices may be improved.
Desired experiences
Has gained six or more years of professional experience in at least one operational area in Western Africa.
Has gained professional experience in at least one operational area affected by armed conflict.
Has contributed to the implementation of humanitarian projects, programmes, or activities and humanitarian negotiation to gain, maintain, or improve humanitarian access.
Has provided support in the provision of technical security operations advice to strengthen security risk management, in particular the preparation of security plans.
Has provided security training to personnel and managers.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: Education:
Advanced University degree in Security Management, International Relations, Law, Economics, 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.
Language:
Fluency (level C) in French. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of English.
4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
PURPOSE
Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives - Utilizes understanding of WFP’s Strategic Objectives to communicate linkages to team objectives and work.
Be a force for positive change - Proactively identifies and develops new methods or improvements for self and immediate team to address work challenges within own work area.
Make the mission inspiring to our team - Identifies opportunities to further align individual contributions with WFP’s mission of making an impact on local communities.
Make our mission visible in everyday actions - Helps colleagues to see the link between their individual tasks and the contributions of their unit’s goals to the broader context of WFP’s mission.
PEOPLE
Look for ways to strengthen people's skills - Is able to identify, support and encourage focused on-the-job learning opportunities to address gaps between current skillsets and needed future skillsets for WFP
Create an inclusive culture - Recognizes the contributions of teammates and encourages contributions from culturally different team mates to recognize the value of diversity above and beyond just including it in programming for beneficiaries.
Be a coach & provide constructive feedback - Provides and solicits ongoing constructive feedback on strengths and development opportunities to help develop individual skills, whilst also helping others identify areas for improvement.
Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit - Sets clear targets for self and others to focus team efforts in ambiguous situations (e.g., unprecedented issues and/or scenarios).
PERFORMANCE
Encourage innovation & creative solutions - Thinks beyond team’s conventional approaches to formulate creative methods for delivering food aid and assistance to beneficiaries.
Focus on getting results - Maintains focus on achieving individual results in the face of obstacles such as volatile or fragile environments and/or organizational roadblocks.
Make commitments and make good on commitments - Takes personal accountability for upholding and delivering upon team’s commitments and provides assurance to stakeholders.
Be Decisive - Demonstrates ability to adjust to team’s plans and priorities to optimize outcomes in light of evolving directives, while also responding quickly in high-pressure environments, such as in emergency settings.
PARTNERSHIP
Connect and share across WFP units - Demonstrates an understanding of when and how to tactfully engage other units in conversations on impact, timing, or planning.
Build strong external partnerships - Networks regularly with key external partners using formal and informal opportunities to understand each partner’s unique value proposition, and to build and strengthen relationships.
Be politically agile & adaptable - Demonstrates ability to adapt engagement approach in the context of evolving partner circumstances and expectations.
Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships - Demonstrates ability to articulate to internal and external audiences the value that individual contributions and immediate teams bring to partnerships.
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.