UNWFP - Beirut CO - Security Assistant G5

WFP Lebanon encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply. WFP does not charge a fee or request bank details at any stage of the recruitment process.

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

As an inclusive employer, WFP is committed to providing a supportive recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at [email protected]  (and copying in [email protected]) to advise us the type of support and reasonable adjustments you may require at this stage. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.

Organizational Background:

Assisting more than 115.5 million people in 120 + countries each year, the World Food Program (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and helping individuals and communities find life-changing solutions to the multiple challenges they face in building better futures.

In conflict situations, we bring relief to exhausted populations and use food assistance to build pathways to peace and stability – work for which WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.

WFP Lebanon provides humanitarian assistance to vulnerable people for food and other essential needs through cash-based transfers and in-kind food. WFP Lebanon also provides food assistance in the form of snacks and fresh food to school aged students and promotes resilient livelihoods and sustainable food systems.

In addition to direct assistance to the most food insecure and vulnerable people, WFP also supports government institutions, partners, and other entities to strengthen their capacity to deliver social assistance.

To know more about WFP’s mission, please check the below video:
https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/videos/10154930622760178/  

Job Purpose: Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Head of Security, the incumbent will perform a range of specialized and process-oriented responsibilities related to security operations including monitoring and maintaining security equipment in line with established procedures.

Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

• Assist in reviewing security threats and risks, compile accurate reports on trends and situations that could adversely impact WFP operations to ensure information is accurately collated to support reporting and decision-making.
• Review security-related information (e.g. security incidents and events, security support to daily activities, etc.) and use corporate or local information management tools to provide basic analyses and reports to ensure information is readily available for relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise and coordinate with local administration, security and law enforcement authorities, communities, UN/NGO security staff and other actors to facilitate access for safe programme delivery and to mitigate potential risks against staff and other resources. 4. Assist in planning, coordinating, preparing and conducting field missions including tracking of staff, and perform regular security assessments in the area of responsibility to support safe and effective programme delivery.
• Prepare detailed security assessment reports after field missions with risk mitigation recommendations to support security situation analysis and facilitate decision-making.
• Assist in the formulation of advice to Country Director on security risk management matters and safety issues in compliance with the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS).
• Assist in implementation of all security risk management mitigating measures, including residential security measures - RSM to ensure compliance.
• Assist in management and maintenance of security equipment and identify new requirements to strengthen technology capacity in line with business requirements.
• Assist in monitoring that all access control procedures are effective and stringently followed by all staff and visitors to ensure accountability and maintenance of safe and secure environment.
• Contribute to the development and update of emergency and contingency planning documentation including physical preparations and procedures to support preparedness for crisis
• Assist in identification of security training needs to support training planning and implementation to address staff development needs. 12. Supervise and provide on-the-job training to other staff supporting their development and high performance.
• Other as required

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Completion of secondary education, supplemented by relevant technical/military/police courses and/or university courses in a relevant discipline.

Experience: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in security work.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic. Fluency in another UN language is a plus.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Good understanding of security management concepts and principals with knowledge of best practices, techniques and processes.
• Good communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to different situations and individuals.
• Ability to supervise, coach and motivate junior staff.
• Ability to participate in delivering effective briefing and training, assessing participant needs.
• Experience in business tools such as Microsoft office.

Desired Skill, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Experience in any UN sister agency or any large company/organization in the field of security is a plus.

WFP Leadership Framework: Common Standards of Behaviour

• Leads by Example with Integrity
  • Upholds WFP values, principles, and standards
  • Respects others and values diversity
  • Stays focused and calm under pressure
  • Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn
• Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments
  • Delivers results for maximum impact
  • Delegates appropriately
  • Adapts readily to change
• Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative
  • Is inclusive and collaborative
  • Gives timely and constructive feedback
  • Builds and shares new perspective
• Applies Strategic Thinking
  • Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision
  • Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things
  • Analyses and evaluates data
  • Considers the impact of decisions
• Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships
  • Collaborates to deliver common objectives

Terms and Conditions: 

• WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, medical and life insurances, provision of breastfeeding rooms for new parents, and various wellness platforms.
• WFP Lebanon offers flexible working hours schedule upon prior approval. 
• Our premises are accessible, and we are committed to accommodate to any required reasonable accessible needs to remove barriers in the workplace.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.