Security Associate
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace and prosperity. WFP operates in diverse, challenging environments, providing food assistance and implementing programs to support vulnerable populations. The organization values integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, and inclusion, fostering a skilled and high-performing workforce.
Job Purpose
The Security Associate will be responsible for implementing and evaluating security measures and equipment to ensure the safety of WFP personnel, facilities, and operations in Mongo, Chad. This role involves analyzing security threats and risks, producing accurate reports, and liaising with local authorities, UN security personnel, and NGOs to facilitate safe program implementation. The Associate will conduct security assessments, provide recommendations for risk mitigation, and support the Country Director on security management issues. Additionally, the position requires managing and maintaining security equipment, ensuring access control procedures are strictly followed, and contributing to emergency preparedness planning. The role also includes training and supervising other security staff, ensuring adherence to UN Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS), and maintaining a vigilant approach to security breaches.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities involve a comprehensive approach to security management within the organization's operations. This includes meticulously examining security threats and risks, and producing detailed reports on emerging issues that could disrupt operations. A key aspect is the analysis of security information, utilizing institutional tools to generate in-depth reports for stakeholders. Effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, communities, and other UN and NGO security personnel are crucial for ensuring safe access to populations and mitigating risks to staff and resources. The role also entails planning and coordinating field missions, conducting security assessments, and analyzing their findings to provide detailed risk mitigation recommendations. Advising country directors on security risk management and implementing risk management measures, including Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS), are essential. Furthermore, responsibilities extend to managing and maintaining security equipment, recommending technical enhancements, ensuring strict adherence to access control procedures, and developing/updating emergency preparedness and response plans. Finally, delivering security training to staff and supervising/training junior personnel are integral to fostering a secure and effective operational environment.
Work Experience
Requires a minimum of six years of experience in security. Must possess strong knowledge of technical security procedures. Experience should include providing technical guidance, training personnel, and supporting data collection for security reports. This role also involves research and data gathering to inform security operations.
Skills
Security Risk Analysis, Information Management, Coordination with Authorities, Field Mission Planning, Risk Mitigation Recommendations, Security Management System, Emergency Response Planning, Security Training, Staff Supervision, Technical Security Procedures, Access Control, Fire Safety Procedures, Communication Skills, Judgment and Decision Making, Attention to Detail