Security Associates, G6 | Beirut & Zahle Field Offices

Job Description

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:These jobs are located at the WFP Beirut and Zahle Field Offices, Lebanon. Their purposeisto support the management of WFP?s security operations in Beirut/Zahle Field office, and to enable the effective delivery of programmes that meet food assistance needs and maintain the security and safety of WFP personnel, activities, assets and facilities.ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (not all inclusive):Under the direct supervision of the Head of Beirut/Zahle Field offices or their delegates and technical supervision of the Head of Security Unit or his/her designate, incumbents will be responsible for the following key duties:

1. Assist in reviewing security threats and risks, compile accurate reports on trends and situations that could adversely impact WFP Beirut/Zahle field offices? operations to ensure information is accurately collated to support reporting and decision-making.

1. 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.

1. Liaise and coordinate with local administration, security and law enforcement authorities, communities, UN/NGO security staff and other actors to facilitate access for safe WFP Beirut/Zahle field offices? programme deliveries and to mitigate potential risks against staff and other resources.

1. 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.

1. Prepare detailed security assessment reports after field missions with risk mitigation recommendations to support security situation analysis and facilitate decision-making.

1. Assist in the formulation of advice to the Heads of Beirut/Zahle FieldOfficeson security risk management matters and safety issues in compliance with the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS).

1. Assist in implementation of all security risk management mitigating measures, including Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) to ensure compliance.

1. Assist in management and maintenance of security equipment and identify new requirements to strengthen technology capacity in line with business requirements.

1. 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.
3. Contribute to the development and update of emergency and contingency planning documentation including physical preparations and procedures to support preparedness for a crisis.

1. Assist in identification of security training needs to support training planning and implementation to address staff development needs.

1. Supervise and provide on-the-job training to the Security Assistant in the Field Offices to support his/her development and high performance.

1. Provide security and safety training to the field office staff.

1. Perform other related duties as required.

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