Adjoint(e) À la Sécurité (sc6), Goma, RD Congo

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and fighting hunger globally. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), WFP addresses one of the world's most severe hunger crises, exacerbated by ongoing conflict and displacement. The organization works to ensure vulnerable populations, particularly women and children, have access to nutritious food.

Job Purpose

The Security Assistant (SC6) in Goma, DRC, will support the WFP Security Officer and Head of Office in managing and enhancing the security posture within the operational area. This role is crucial for safeguarding WFP personnel, assets, and operations amidst a challenging security environment. The incumbent will be responsible for collecting and analyzing security information, updating security plans and procedures, and ensuring compliance with WFP's security policies. Key duties include assisting in the preparation of security reports, conducting security briefings, organizing and delivering security training, and overseeing the functionality of security posts and access control systems. The Security Assistant will also monitor field missions, contribute to security assessments, and maintain security databases, playing a vital role in maintaining a secure and safe working environment for all WFP staff and partners.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities involve maintaining and updating security plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), personnel lists, and other security-related documents. This includes assisting in the preparation of security reports concerning personnel and WFP assets. A key aspect is organizing and delivering security training to staff, partners, and security personnel, as well as conducting regular security briefings. The role requires coordinating and overseeing the functionality of guard posts and verifying the proper operation of surveillance systems and access controls at WFP premises and warehouses. Field mission support is crucial, involving tracking missions, participating in evaluations, and providing recommendations. Additionally, the position entails managing security-related tasks assigned by superiors, ensuring compliance with residential and office security management standards, and maintaining security databases. This includes preparing contingency plans, conducting residence evaluations, and reporting findings to relevant authorities. The role also involves facilitating communication on security matters through regular meetings and emergency briefings, and ensuring all security directives are followed before staff undertake field missions.

Work Experience

The role requires six years of progressive and relevant professional experience in the security field. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse individuals, and the capacity to perform accurately under pressure. Proficiency in standard computer applications, electronic security databases, and alarm/surveillance systems is also necessary. A willingness to undergo training and certification for carrying a defense weapon, as per local laws, is required.

Skills

Security assessment, Report writing, Training delivery, Access control, Surveillance systems, Risk management, Crisis management, Data analysis, Interpersonal skills, Communication, Computer proficiency, Language proficiency (French, Swahili, Lingala)

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