Vacancy Announcement WFP/27/11
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Date of Issue: 16 September 2011
Deadline for Application: 30 September 2011
Job Title: National Security Officer
Duty Station: Dadaab
Post Grade: NOB – Service Contract
Accountabilities: Under the direct supervision of the Field Security Officer,
and the Head of Sub Office, the National Security Officer is responsible for
the facilitation of WFP operations within Dadaab Refugee Camps, being the
direct link with operational Kenyan Security Authorities (Military and Police)
and procures direct assistance for WFP staff.Re-advertisement
Date of Issue: 16 September 2011
Deadline for Application: 30 September 2011
Job Title: National Security Officer
Duty Station: Dadaab
Post Grade: NOB – Service Contract
The position is the key adviser to Head of Sub Office on safety and security and can represent WFP in interagency security forums.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Undertake
security assessments for the safeguarding of WFP staff, property, premises,
make recommendations and ensure staff compliance to the SOP’s.
- Identify
security equipment needs, prepare/update training modules for personal
security awareness, guard training/guard orders, conduct security
trainings.
- Provide
basic briefing kits for staff and assist in briefing all staff arriving
for missions or posting; Monitor and keep abreast of ongoing field
missions;
- Prepare
and review regularly duty station United Nations security plans, indicate
and improve when deemed necessary;
- Advise
the Head of Sub-Office (HoSO) and Field Security Officer (FSO) in Nairobi
on all matters relating to security;
- Prepare
on own initiative correspondence, reports/evaluations and justifications
as required on general security matters and specialised tasks
- Work
closely with local government representative/local police, UN Security
network and other relevant security linked organisations within the area
of operation
- Cultivate
and utilise local knowledge and contacts to identify potential security
problems and take initiatives to address same and brief staff of
mitigation required.
- Treat
all matters relating to staff security as strictly confidential. Maintain
an updated staff list and other related personnel in the area of
operation;
- Provide
Significant Incident Reports (SIRs) for serious security incidents and
forward these to the FSO as required;
- Ensure
that the private security contractors providing services to WFP Dadaab
facilities are in compliance with services as tendered.
- Be
contactable 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Other duties as directed.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Education:
- Advanced
university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in political
/ social science, international relations, law enforcement and / or
business management.
- A
police / military war college / senior staff course is an asset.
- A
first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic
qualifications and experience in a related area may be accepted in lieu or
the advanced university degree.
- Additional
certification in related security field is an asset.
- Also
suitable is an internationally recognized advanced life support medical
technician qualification combined with management experience 8+ years in
an incident command capacity.
Experience: At least 6 years in operational/field role, in leadership and
interaction with other actors in negotiation/dispute resolution role. Paramedic
training/skills.
Skills and Knowledge:
Skills and Knowledge:
- Provide
leadership during critical incidents following international best practise
protocols (SMEAC/METHANE).
- Possess
organisation, coordination, communication and analytical skills so as to
plan for missions/operations safely.
- Ability
to live and work in an adverse environment.
- General
knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- General
knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and MOSS.
- An
understanding of Somali culture is desirable.
Kenyan nationals meeting the above qualifications are required to submit a covering letter quoting Vacancy Announcement No. WFP/27/11(Readvertisment) with their updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates and name, title and e-mail address of three referees.
Candidates should also complete a Personal History form (P.11) available on the following link –http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc.
All documents must be sent in an envelope marked: CONFIDENTIAL – WFP/27/11(Readvertisement) and sent to:
HR Officer
World Food Programme
P.O. Box 44482
Nairobi 00100
Applications must be received by the deadline.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
WFP does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment.
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