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Are you looking for Security jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Security Officer NOA job at World Food Programme
The World Food Programme (WFP), established in 1961, is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization dedicated to combating hunger worldwide.
Headquartered in Rome, Italy, WFP operates in over 120 countries and territories, providing food assistance to millions affected by conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change. In 2020, WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger, improve conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas, and prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict. The organization fosters a work culture that emphasizes dedication, professionalism, and a shared commitment to its mission, offering diverse job opportunities across various fields, with details available on their official website.
WFP's innovative business model combines emergency relief with development assistance, focusing on building resilience and promoting self-reliance among affected communities. Guided by core values of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, WFP actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at achieving zero hunger by 2030. For more information, visit their official website at www.wfp.org.
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Security Officer NOA job at World Food Programme
World Food Programme
To support the management of WFP’s security day-to-day operations to facilitate the effective delivery of programmes that meet food assistance needs and maintain the security and safety of WFP personnel, activities and facilities. The job holder will be involved in security operational support activities and analytical work of limited complexity.
Contribute to the security and safety contingency and continuity planning for the office, supporting the standardization and implementation of plans and ensures 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 CO.
In conjunction with WFP Field Security Division, provide recommendations and operational support to the Country, Area and Field Offices for achievement of Security Risk Management Measures (SRM) and Residential Security Management (RSM) compliance.
Responsible for all facilities access control measures and procedures to ensure safety and security of WFP staff and visitors in line with United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) best practices.
Provide support to the management of security budget including procurement planning to facilitate efficient and cost-effective resources management.
Responsible for country wide oversight management of security equipment to ensure it is issued correctly, is in serviceable condition and is in compliance with the established security standards.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Human Resources Unit and Procurement 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 provide basic technical analysis of 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.
Manage junior security staff, providing coaching and guidance as required to ensure appropriate development and support high performance
Support the supervisor during emergencies to meet changing needs.
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Education: Advanced University degree in Security Management, International Relations or Law Enforcement, Organizational leadership/Management 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: Five years or more of progressively responsible professional experience in security management (relevant military, police, government or corporate) and/or security risk management, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.
Experience in managing support staff, projects and security-related incidents and supervising team.
Knowledge & skills:
Good theoretical understanding of security management concepts and principles 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 principles and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems.
Demonstrable experience in managing a security program across multiple sites/offices in a large matrix style organisation. Experience gained through Military/Police or Intelligence Agency experience preferred.
Crisis / Incident Management experience in multinational/national organisation, able to advise when information is limited, and high levels of ambiguity exist.
A security professional with demonstrated ability to communicate confidently at all levels, influence stakeholders/colleagues through creation of strong trust-based relationships.
Ability to establish network of contacts and to further build networks across Government and Security Agencies.
Very good computer knowledge and use of MS words, Excel, Power Point, Teams, Zoom, Outlook
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language is required. Ability to speak, read and understand Kiswahili and local Ugandan languages is added advantage.
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