UN World Food Programme Security Assistant Jobs in Kenya

UN World Food Programme Security Assistant Jobs in Kenya


About WFP

  • The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

    Organizational Context

  • The successful candidate will be based in Kakuma and will report to the Head of the office or the designate.

  • At this level job holders are expected to take responsibility for the completion of a range of security-related processes and activities requiring some interpretation of standard guidelines and practices. Job holders are able to recommend a course of action on a range of security issues and deal with staff at various levels. This job may require one to work different shifts and report for duty on short notice.

    Job Purpose

  • To perform a range of specialized and process-oriented responsibilities related to security operations including monitoring and maintaining security equipment in line with established procedures.

    Key Accountabilities

  • Assist in reviewing security threats and risks, compile accurate reports on trends and situations that could adversely impact WFP operations to ensure information is accurately collated to support reporting and decision-making.

  • Review security-related information (e.g. security incidents and events, security support to daily activities, etc.) and use corporate or local information management tools to provide basic analyses and reports to ensure information is readily available for relevant stakeholders.

  • Liaise and coordinate with local administration, security and law enforcement authorities, communities, UN/NGO security staff and other actors to facilitate access for safe programme delivery and to mitigate potential risks against staff and other resources.

  • Assist in planning, coordinating, preparing and conducting field missions including tracking of staff, and perform regular security assessments in the area of responsibility to support safe and effective programme delivery.

  • Prepare detailed security assessment reports after field missions with risk mitigation recommendations to support security situation analysis and facilitate decision-making.

  • Assist in the formulation of advice to Country Director on security risk management matters and safety issues in compliance with the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS).

  • Assist in implementation of all security risk management mitigating measures, including Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) to ensure compliance.

  • Assist in management and maintenance of security equipment and identify new requirements to strengthen technology capacity in line with business requirements.

  • Assist in monitoring that all access control procedures are effective and stringently followed by all staff and visitors to ensure accountability and maintenance of safe and secure environment.

  • Contribute to the development and update of emergency and contingency planning documentation including physical preparations and procedures to support preparedness for a crisis.

  • Assist in identification of security training needs to support training planning and implementation to address staff development needs.

  • Supervise and provide on-the-job training to other staff supporting their development and high performance

    Standard Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area such as Military or Police Service.

  • Experience: Five or more years of progressively responsible work experience in security management, investigations, law enforcement or related business stream.

  • Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English & Kiswahili

    Desired Experiences for Entry Into the Role

    • Has applied knowledge of security operations technical processes which must be adhered to in day to day work.

    • Has supported security operations efforts as directed.

    • Has supported in providing ad-hoc technical guidance to staff members.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Security Assistant Jobs in Kenya


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