Security Operations Support Officer

The Security Operations Support Officer supports the management of WFP’s Libya security day-to-day operations to facilitate effective delivery of programs and maintain the security and safety of WFP personnel, activities and facilities. The role involves interaction with local authorities and security organs to facilitate operations, including staff and food movements.

Responsibilities

• Collect side security information from variety of sources and advise The Country Director and Senior leadership of the Country office on relevant security events that affect WFP operations and propose course of action in alignment with WFP security regulations and UNDSS standing security procedures.
• Contribute to the security and safety contingency and continuity planning for the office supporting the standardization and implementation of plans and that emergency systems are regularly tested for WFP facilities in-country.
• Liaise with United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and the in-country security management apparatus and attend security operations management meetings, to ensure WFP management and staff are fully briefed on security matters in RO/CO.
• In conjunction with WFP Field Security Division, provide operational support to the Country, Area and Field Offices for achievement of Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Security Standards (MORSS) compliance.
• Responsible for all facilities access control measures and procedures to ensure safety and security of WFP staff and visitors in line with UNSMS best practices.
• Provide support to the management of security budget including procurement planning to facilitate efficient and cost effective resources management.
• Responsible for management of security equipment to ensure it is issued correctly, is in serviceable condition and is in compliance with the established security standards.
• Maintain liaison with Human Resources Unit regarding a number of security staffing matters (e.g. recruitment, contract management, capacity building), to ensure compliance with the established WFP policies and procedures.
• Collect information about local security developments, issues and potential impact upon WFP operations for supervisor’s attention in order to support security and operational activities.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports to contribute to the consistency of information presented to the senior managers.
• Provide security orientation briefing to newly arrived staff to ensure staff are well-informed of local security conditions and procedures.
• Support training activities as required to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners.
• Support the supervisor during emergencies to meet changing needs.
• Other as required.

Requirements

• At least five years or more of progressively responsible professional experience in security management (relevant military, policy or corporate) and/or security risk management, preferably UN or NGO security management systems in humanitarian or development context.
• Experience in managing emergency situations.
• Good theoretical understanding of security management concepts and principals with a knowledge of best practices, techniques and processes.
• Ability to assimilate a range of information and make basic analyses to support the development of efficient solutions.
• Good communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to different situations and individuals.
• Ability to contribute to and/or deliver effective briefing and training, assessing participant needs.
• Knowledge of common business principals and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems.
• Fluency (level C) in Arabic and English is a must and key requirement.

Skills

• Security Management
• Security Risk Management
• Emergency Management
• UN Security Management System
• Safety Briefings Delivery
• Security Training
• Security Analysis
• Security Operations
• Security Coordination
• Communication Adaptation
• Security Policies Knowledge
• Security Procedures
• Cybersecurity Incident Response
• Security Liaison Duties
• Security Assessments
• Security Planning

Languages

Arabic, English