Vacancy reference no.: VAC-0083
Position: Security Officer
Place of performance: Somalia
Contract duration: 6 months
Starting date: 1-Jun-2016
OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL
CTG support and manage humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world. With past performance in 15 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and Central and South America – we offer a holistic fabric of project management, implementation and support. Skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, we have the ability to act quickly (crisis response teams can be on the ground in 24 hours) and to establish structured operations in high-risk environments. CTG recruit and manage qualified, skilled teams with extensive experience operating in challenging conditions.
OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
These roles are likely to be found in Headquarters (HQ) or Country Offices (CO's). Job holders report to the Division/Country Director or the designate.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Role objective:
Support the management of WFP’s security operations to enable the effective delivery of programs that meet food assistance needs and maintain the security and safety of WFP personnel, activities and facilities.
Expected output:
Support the provision of technical advice, guidance and support e.g. security assessments and plans to CO's to strengthen the capacity within security management and crisis readiness and preparedness, contributing to the development of country strategy, policies and planning.
Contribute to the development of systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of security situations needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practice.
Keep up to date with and advise upon local security developments and issues and the potential impact upon WFP activity to inform security and operational activities.
Monitor and maintain an effective security management communications system that enables rapid and coordinated security activities.
Maintain productive relationships with local partners to align activities and optimize the best protection for staff, activities and facilities.
Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts to align activities with wider programs and activities and ensure compliance with security policies and guidance.
Manage junior security staff, providing coaching and guidance as required to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.
Represent WFP at local and inter-agency meetings e.g. Security Co-ordination Cells to present relevant security issues and contribute to technical discussions, exchange of knowledge and experience.
Facilitate training sessions as required to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners.
Oversee and prepare accurate and timely reporting, e.g. mandatory Field Security reports that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
Support the monitoring and evaluation of WFP activities, providing technical analysis and information as required to support the assessment of activity impact.
Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
Project reporting:
This role reports to the Country Director.
Team management:
Team management experience is required.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
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.
Work experience:
§ Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable relevant Security experience.
Geographical experience:
§ Minimum of 5 years of experience in Africa with local experience in Somalia is an advantage.
Languages:
§ Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable.
Key competencies:
Has contributed to the development of systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of security situations in line with innovative methodologies and best practice.
Has provided support in the provision of technical security operations advice to strengthen the security management functions
Has managed small teams of national staff with related areas of expertise.
Has developed some experience managing resources in Operations.
Has gained considerable experience in at least one operational area.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should create a profile and apply on CTG Global careers website (click here). Please refer to the vacancy number: VAC-0083. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
