Job Description
010/2015
(Position No. 15-0017816)
Post Title: National Security Operations Support Officer
Contract type: Fixed Term
Post Grade: NOB
Duty Station: Mogadishu
Duration: 1 year (initial)
Date of issue: 14th May 2015
Closing Date: 27th May 2015
Organizational Background: The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance for relief, emergency school feeding, humanitarian air and logistics services, food coordination and emergency rehabilitation projects.
This position is open to qualified Somalia candidates with good knowledge of the local area. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Field Security Officer and the overall supervision of the Head of Area Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
- Participate in the security and safety contingency and continuity planning for the Area office;
- Collect, review and assess information on security in the area of operations from available sources;
- Provide technical analysis on security matters that could have a potential impact on WFP operations;
- Ensure that all security plans are MOSS (Minimum Operational Security Standards) compliant and emergency systems are regularly tested;
- Develop annual plans, contribute to longer term strategies and improvements to security systems;
- Analyse and prepare comprehensive, accurate and timely security-related reports and recommendations;
- Participate in security operations management meetings and contribute to technical discussions;
- Responsible for facilities access control measures and procedures to ensure safety and security of WFP staff and visitors;
- Responsible for the management of security equipment;
- Provide timely security briefings to senior managers and new staff inside Somalia;
- Conduct field trips as required;
- Facilitate training sessions to staff and external partners as appropriate;
- Act as the direct focal point and manage all junior security staff, providing coaching and guidance as required;
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Advanced University degree in Security Management, International Relations or Law Enforcement or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
A diploma obtained from Military/Police Academy with qualifying relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the First University degree.
Experience: At least three years of postgraduate professional experience in security management (military, policy or corporate) and/or security risk management, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.
Experience in managing support staff is essential.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali is a requirement.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Good theoretical understanding of security management concepts and principals, with a knowledge of best practices, techniques and processes.
- Good analytical, communication skills with the ability to assimilate and analyse a range of data and issues to support the development of efficient solutions.
- Ability to deliver effective briefing and training.
- Knowledge of common business principals and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications only according to the following procedures:
NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.
Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Posted by:
Jobwebkenya
- Company: Reputable Company
- State: Nairobi
- Location: Anywhere
- Job type: Full-Time
- Salary:
- Job category: NGO Jobs in Kenya
- Tags: No Tags
- Job expires in: Endless
0 Comments