Hiring organization: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
Job location: South Sudan
Security Officer (Operations & Access) CST II, Juba, South Sudan (831125)
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, assets and facilities.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts and external partners to align security activities with wider programmes and ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.
In conjunction and in support of the Access unit, identify and maintain relationships with key interlocutors within the SSUD authorities to be able to support staff protection, assets, activities and facilities from a security perspective where WFP is present.
Provide technical advice, guidance and support in such areas as operational security requirements, security assessments and plans that will work towards strengthening the internal capacity in areas such as security management, crisis readiness and preparedness while also contributing to the development of the country security strategy.
Keep up to date with and advise upon local security developments and issues and the potential impact upon WFP operations to inform security and operational activities.
Conduct context analysis in conflict affected areas of operations, determining the key characteristics and locations of non-state armed groups (NSAG).
Ensure that all operational field deployments especially the temporary field missions are conducted In a safe and secure manner focusing on the security of WFP staff, partners and Assets.
Undertake context analysis and provide reports on the state of the conflict affected areas of operations, determining the key characteristics and locations of non-state armed groups (NSAG). Initiate and manage the formation of an analysis cell and provide regular reports on the situational outlook for SSUD to senior management.
Coordinate with the Access unit for the identification and notification of local authorities in advance of any missions and engage with the relevant authorities on the ground to provide a security-based assessment of the situation and communicate and negotiate security guarantees or “acceptance” for WFP to operate in all areas.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
Support the monitoring and evaluation of WFP activities, providing technical analysis and information as required to support the assessment of activity impact.
Provide critical support and advise in any negotiation or critical incident management situation.
Conduct regular security assessment missions in South Sudan and produce a Security Risk Management (SRM) and ad Hoc SRMs as required.
Management and control of the operations room and develop systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of security situations and crisis management needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practice.
Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required in support of WFPs food assistance needs.
Facilitate training sessions as required to build the security capacities of WFP staff and internal/external partners.
Perform any other security duty as tasked by the Head of Security in line with core organizational requirements.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Advanced University degree in security risk management, business administration, political/social science, psychology, criminal justice, law, international relations or a related field OR first University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or relevant training/courses (LSA-SCP-SAPP or equivalent).
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years working experience in Safety and Security Risk management, international law or management of humanitarian operations in high or medium security context.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
Knowledge & Skills
Job location: South Sudan
Security Officer (Operations & Access) CST II, Juba, South Sudan (831125)
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, assets and facilities.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts and external partners to align security activities with wider programmes and ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.
In conjunction and in support of the Access unit, identify and maintain relationships with key interlocutors within the SSUD authorities to be able to support staff protection, assets, activities and facilities from a security perspective where WFP is present.
Provide technical advice, guidance and support in such areas as operational security requirements, security assessments and plans that will work towards strengthening the internal capacity in areas such as security management, crisis readiness and preparedness while also contributing to the development of the country security strategy.
Keep up to date with and advise upon local security developments and issues and the potential impact upon WFP operations to inform security and operational activities.
Conduct context analysis in conflict affected areas of operations, determining the key characteristics and locations of non-state armed groups (NSAG).
Ensure that all operational field deployments especially the temporary field missions are conducted In a safe and secure manner focusing on the security of WFP staff, partners and Assets.
Undertake context analysis and provide reports on the state of the conflict affected areas of operations, determining the key characteristics and locations of non-state armed groups (NSAG). Initiate and manage the formation of an analysis cell and provide regular reports on the situational outlook for SSUD to senior management.
Coordinate with the Access unit for the identification and notification of local authorities in advance of any missions and engage with the relevant authorities on the ground to provide a security-based assessment of the situation and communicate and negotiate security guarantees or “acceptance” for WFP to operate in all areas.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
Support the monitoring and evaluation of WFP activities, providing technical analysis and information as required to support the assessment of activity impact.
Provide critical support and advise in any negotiation or critical incident management situation.
Conduct regular security assessment missions in South Sudan and produce a Security Risk Management (SRM) and ad Hoc SRMs as required.
Management and control of the operations room and develop systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of security situations and crisis management needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practice.
Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required in support of WFPs food assistance needs.
Facilitate training sessions as required to build the security capacities of WFP staff and internal/external partners.
Perform any other security duty as tasked by the Head of Security in line with core organizational requirements.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Advanced University degree in security risk management, business administration, political/social science, psychology, criminal justice, law, international relations or a related field OR first University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or relevant training/courses (LSA-SCP-SAPP or equivalent).
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years working experience in Safety and Security Risk management, international law or management of humanitarian operations in high or medium security context.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
Knowledge & Skills
Provided technical support on security operations, advice to strengthen the security function.
Analyzed complex issues using independent judgment and anticipate the potential strategic impact,
Delivered effective training, assessing participant needs and responding flexibly.
Coordinated action/reports with security-related entities.Developed and managed budgets.
Managed personnel within related areas of expertise.Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure as part of a team
Good communication skillsExcellent written and analytical skills
Willingness to work in challenging environments / field locations.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
24-Jan-2024
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Analyzed complex issues using independent judgment and anticipate the potential strategic impact,
Delivered effective training, assessing participant needs and responding flexibly.
Coordinated action/reports with security-related entities.Developed and managed budgets.
Managed personnel within related areas of expertise.Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure as part of a team
Good communication skillsExcellent written and analytical skills
Willingness to work in challenging environments / field locations.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
24-Jan-2024
Apply