Security Operations Support Officer NOA, Abuja. (fixed Term)

Security Officer

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do.

Why join WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional, and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

Organizational context: These jobs are found in West and Center Africa Regional Office (WCARO) or Country Offices (COs). Job holders typically work under general supervision of Regional/Country Directors and directly report to the Senior Security Officers, or Deputy Country Director in COs. Job holders operate under close guidance and receive regular feedback on work performed. They are involved in security operational support activities and analytical work of limited complexity.

Job purpose: To support the management of WFP’s security day-to-day operations to facilitate the effective delivery of programmes that meet food assistance needs and maintain the security and safety of WFP personnel, activities, and facilities.

Key accountabilities:

• 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 RB/CO.
• In conjunction with WFP Field Security Division, provide operational support to the Country, Area and Field Offices for achievement of Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Security Standards (MORSS) 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.
• Maintain liaison with Human Resources Unit regarding a number of security staffing matters (e.g. recruitment, contract management, capacity building), to ensure compliance with the established WFP policies and procedures.
• 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.

Qualifications and experience:

Education: Advanced University degree in Security Management, International Relations, or 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.

Experience: Three years or more of progressively responsible professional experience in security management (relevant military, policy, or corporate) and/or security risk management, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development. Experience in managing support staff.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.

More about you: You have:

• Experience in high-risk/hardship environments.
• Experience in implementing gender-inclusive Security Risk Management processes.
• Relevant training (First aid, WSAT, BSAFE, presentation skills, training skills).
• An established network with Host Government or other security actors.
• Experience of effectively handling gender-based security incidents. Experience of delivering presentations and training.
• Conducting drills, briefings, and workshops to prepare staff for emergencies and improve local security capabilities.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and mitigate security threats in volatile environments.
• Ability to respond decisively to emergencies i.e. evacuations, attacks, or natural disasters.
• Ability to use security technologies to monitor premises and manage entry points effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to discreetly gather and analyze security-related intelligence from local sources, community networks, and open-source channels.
• Ability to maintain situational awareness.
• Ability to build trust and across diverse cultural contexts.
• Ability to de-escalate tension and manage interpersonal dynamics with professionalism.

Additional/nice to have:

• Commitment to UN Values: A strong commitment to the principles and values of the United Nations, including integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity.
• UN Experience

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide how we work together to accomplish our mission.

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact global.inclusion@wfp.org.

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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.