Security Associate G6

The Security Associate G6 is responsible for implementing and assessing security measures, maintaining security equipment, and providing updates and recommendations to ensure the safety of WFP staff, facilities, and operations in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Responsibilities

• Review security threats and risks in detail and compile accurate reports on trends and situations that could adversely impact WFP operations.
• Review security related information and use corporate or local information management tools to produce analyses and in-depth reports.
• Liaise and co-ordinate with local administration, security and law enforcement authorities, communities, UN/NGO security staff and other actors to facilitate safe program delivery and mitigate risks.
• Plan and co-ordinate staff activities during field missions and perform security assessments within the area of responsibility.
• Analyze security assessment reports following field missions and present detailed recommendations for risk mitigation.
• Assist in advising the Country Director on security risk management matters and safety issues in compliance with UNSMS.
• Support the implementation of risk management mitigation measures including Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS).
• Support the maintenance and management of security equipment and recommend technology capacity improvements.
• Monitor and ensure that all access control procedures are effective and stringently followed.
• Maintain and develop recommendations for improving emergency and contingency planning documentation.
• Deliver security training to staff and review security training needs to develop measures to meet business requirements.

Requirements

• Completion of secondary school education.
• A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.
• Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.
• Sound knowledge of security operations technical processes.
• Provided technical guidance and training to staff members within area of expertise.
• Supported research and collation of data which feeds into reports that inform security operations activities.
• Specialized knowledge of the application of practical methods, techniques, procedures and systems used in security, typically gained through technical training and work experience.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of security logistics, security administration, risk assessment and co-ordination with local authorities and local law enforcement agencies.
• Training and experience in fire and related intervention/evacuation procedures.
• Ability to manage emergency situations and remain calm.
• Attention to detail and constant vigilance in order to promptly detect any breach in security measures.
• Ability to interpret information, use judgement and inform supervisors of any incidents which might impact the UNWFP staff and operations.
• Excellent communication skills in order to maintain frequent correspondence with both, internal staff and external authorities with regards to security advisories and security incidents.
• Willingness to attend security trainings and comply with UNSMS standards.
• Fluency (level C) in English language.
• Fluency (level C) or intermediate knowledge (level B) of another official language may be required depending on the location of the post or area of responsibility.
• Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.

Skills

• Security Operations
• Security Training
• Security Risk Assessment
• Security Logistics
• Security Administration
• Emergency Management
• Fire intervention procedures
• Security Incident Reporting
• Technical Guidance
• Data Collation
• Security Equipment Maintenance
• Coordination with law enforcement agencies
• Security Advisories Communication
• UNSMS Standards Compliance
• Communication with External Authorities
• Report Writing
• Attention to Detail
• Judgment and Decision Making

Languages

English