Job title: Security Operations Support Officer

Contract type/grade: FT-NOA

Duty station: Mogadishu

Contract duration: 1 year (initial)

Date of issue: 10th May 2022

Closing date: 23rd May 2022

What will you do?

• 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.
• 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 conjunction with WFP Field Security Division, provide operational support to the Country, Area and Field Offices for achievement of Security Risk Management (SRM) compliance.
• 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.
• Provide support to the management of security budget including procurement planning to facilitate efficient and cost-effective resources management.
• 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.
• 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.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports to contribute to the consistency of information presented to the senior managers.
• Provide security orientation briefing to newly arrived staff to ensure staff are well-informed of local security conditions and procedures.
• Support training activities as required to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners.
• Support the supervisor during emergencies to meet changing needs.

Do you meet the minimum requirements?

• Advanced University degree in Security Management, Human Health, International Relations or Law Enforcement or other relevant field qualification, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
• One-year or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in security management (relevant military, policy or corporate) and/or security risk management, with a significant experience in medical and emergency response. Experience in managing support staff.
• Ability to support projects and operational activities that maintain security operations functions and feed into overall strategic aims
• Ability to collect and analyse security data.
• Proficiency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali is a requirement.

Are you competent for this job? Do you have

• Strong paramedic skills and First aid experience.
• Solid background of training facilitation and management, especially on pre-hospital care, Medical First responder, first aid kits, and related procedures.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through E-

Recruitment using the link below:

https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=162461&company=C000016841 0P

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. WFP is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

The selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.

@WFPSomalia

@WorldFoodProgramme Somalia