Vacancy title:
Security Associate
Jobs at:
World Food Programme (WFP)Deadline of this Job:
19 April 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 06, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
JOB PURPOSE
To perform tasks related to the implementation and assessment of security measures and maintenance of equipment with a view towards providing updates and recommendations to facilitate informed decision-making and secure WFP staff, facilities and operations.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
• Provide dedicated executive assistant support.
• Prepare and/or consolidate comprehensive reports, documentation, correspondence, briefing notes, etc. and conduct research in the area of work.
• Actively seek and use feedback to improve business processes and procedures.
• Respond to complex business support queries in order to provide a timely and accurate resolution of enquiries for clients.
• Oversee the maintenance of records and databases to ensure information is organized and readily available for staff and compliant with all relevant regulations and policies.
• Revise and review correspondence and documentation, providing feedback and making amendments where appropriate, to contribute to production of these materials to time and quality standards.
• Assist managers in planning, monitoring and reconciling budget(s) to ensure that planned financial resources are used effectively.
• Assess and recommend improvements to procedures and practices, to contribute to the effective delivery of business support services.
• Provide a full range of complex business support services to staff to contribute to the effective functioning of business operations.
• Provide advice, support and/or training to junior support staff in the provision of business
• support services, in order to support their learning in providing business support.
• Coordinate tasks of junior colleagues to ensure support services are delivered consistently and to the required standards.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area such as Military or Police Service.
• Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in security management, investigations, law enforcement or related business stream.
Knowledge & Skills:
• 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.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 72
Level of Education: High School
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