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14 October 202423:59GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Antananariv
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Job Title: Field Security Associate
Type of Contract: FixedTerm, G6
Duration: 1 year renewable (upon confirmation of the probationary perio
Duty Station: Tulear, Madagascar
Vacancy Number: One
Date of Publication: October 01, 2024
Deadline for Application: October 14, 2024
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
This position is based in Tulear, Field Office, and reports to Head of Security and the Head of Field Office.
THE ROLE:
To perform tasks related to the implementation and assessment of security measures and maintenance of equipment with a view towards providing updates and recommendations to facilitate informed decisionmaking and secure WFP staff, facilities and operations.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not allinclusive, nor exhaustiv:
Review security threats and risks in detail and compile accurate reports on trends and situations that could adversely impact WFP operations, in order to ensure information is accurately collated and sent to senior security staff 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 produce a range of analyses and indepth reports, to ensure that 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 program delivery and to mitigate potential risks against staff and other resources.
Plan and coordinate staff activities during field missions and perform security assessments within the area of responsibility to support safe and effective program delivery.
Analyze security assessment reports following field missions and present detailed recommendations for risk mitigation to support security situation analysis and facilitate decisionmaking.
Assist in advising the Country Director on security risk management matters and safety issues in compliance with the United Nations Security Management System (UNSM.
Support the implementation of risk management mitigation measures, including Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSto ensure compliance.
Support the maintenance and management of security equipment and make recommendations to strengthen technology capacity in line with business requirements.
Monitor and ensure that all access control procedures are effective and stringently followed by all staff and visitors, in order to maintain a safe and secure environment.
Maintain and develop recommendations for improving emergency and contingency planning documentation including physical preparations and procedures, to support preparedness for a crisis. Deliver security training to staff and review security training needs in order to develop measures to meet business requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A postsecondary certificate in the related functional area.
Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Has gained sound knowledge of security operations technical processes
• Has provided technical guidance and training to staff members within area of expertise
• Has supported research and collation of data which feeds into reports that inform security operations activities
• Specialized knowledge of the application of practical methods, techniques, procedures and systems used in security, typically gained through technical training and work experience.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of security logistics, security administration, risk assessment and coordination with local authorities and local law enforcement agencies.
• Training and experience in fire and related intervention/evacuation procedures.
• Ability to manage emergency situations and remain calm.
• Attention to detail and constant vigilance in order to promptly detect any breach in security measures.
• Ability to interpret information, use judgement and inform supervisors of any incidents which might impact the UNWFP staff and operations.
• Excellent communication skills in order to maintain frequent correspondence with both, internal staff and external authorities with regards to security advisories and security incidents.
• Willingness to attend security trainings and comply with UNSMS standards.
Language:
Fluency (level in French language.
Intermediate knowledge (level of English language.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
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.
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