Security Associate, G6 (2 Positions) - Nairobi & Marsabit
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 utilizes food assistance to support people recovering from conflict, disasters, and extreme weather. We are committed to a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, operating with integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, and inclusion.
Job Purpose
The Security Associate will perform tasks related to the implementation and assessment of security measures and the maintenance of equipment to ensure the safety of WFP staff, facilities, and operations. This role involves reviewing security threats and risks, compiling accurate reports, and producing in-depth analyses to inform decision-making. The Associate will coordinate with local authorities and security stakeholders to facilitate safe program delivery and mitigate risks. Key responsibilities include conducting security assessments, planning field mission activities, and developing risk mitigation recommendations. The position also entails supporting the maintenance of security equipment, monitoring access control procedures, and delivering security training. The role requires maintaining strong working relationships with various security entities and providing administrative support to the security unit, acting as a roving security staff when needed.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities involve detailed review and reporting of security threats and risks that could impact WFP operations. This includes compiling accurate trend analyses and situation reports, ensuring timely dissemination to relevant leadership for informed decision-making. The role requires active liaison and coordination with local authorities, law enforcement, communities, and other UN/NGO security personnel to facilitate safe program delivery and mitigate risks to WFP staff. Planning and coordinating field mission activities, conducting security assessments, and analyzing assessment reports to provide risk mitigation recommendations are crucial. The position also entails producing regular activity and mandatory security reports, supporting the implementation of risk management measures, and overseeing the maintenance of security equipment. Monitoring access control procedures, maintaining relationships with security stakeholders, and delivering security training to WFP personnel and guards are also key duties. Additionally, the role may involve providing roving security coverage and administrative support to the security unit, performing any other related duties as assigned to ensure the safety and security of WFP operations and personnel.
Work Experience
Requires six or more years of progressive work experience in security within a humanitarian context, preferably with UN/NGOs. Military or police experience with the Kenyan Police/Army is an advantage.
Skills
Security Operations, Risk Assessment, Report Writing, Coordination with Authorities, Emergency Management, Training Delivery, Information Analysis, Security Equipment Maintenance, Access Control Procedures, Liaison and Networking