Security Operations Support Officer SC 8 NOA, Tripoli Libya

Job Description

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXTThese jobs are found in Regional Bureaux (RBs) or Country Offices (COs). Job holders typically work under general supervision of Regional/Country Directors and directly report to the Senior Security Officers, or Deputy Country Director in COs. Job holders operate under close guidance and receive regular feedback on work performed. They are involved in security operational support activities and analytical work of limited complexity.JOB PURPOSETo 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.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)1. Contribute to the security and safety contingency and continuity planning for the office supporting the standardization and implementation of plans and that emergency systems are regularly tested for WFP facilities in-country.2. 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 RB/CO.3. In conjunction with WFP Field Security Division, provide operational support to the Country, Area and Field Offices for achievement of Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Security Standards (MORSS) compliance.4. Responsible for all facilities access control measures and procedures to ensure safety and security of WFP staff and visitors in line with UNSMS best practices.5. Provide support to the management of security budget including procurement planning to facilitate efficient and cost effective resources management.6. Responsible for management of security equipment to ensure it is issued correctly, is in serviceable condition and is in compliance with the established security standards.7. Maintain liaison with Human Resources 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.8. Collect information about local security developments, issues and potential impact upon WFP operations for supervisor?s attention in order to support security and operational activities.9. Prepare accurate and timely reports to contribute to the consistency of information presented to the senior managers.10. Provide security orientation briefing to newly arrived staff to ensure staff are well-informed of local security conditions and procedures.11. Support training activities as required to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners.12. Support the supervisor during emergencies to meet changing needs.4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIESPurpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP?s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
• ?Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP?s mission.
• ?Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP?s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

• Look for ways to strengthen peoples skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
• ?Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
• ?Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
• ?Create an ?I will?/?We will? spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
• ?Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
• ?Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
• ?Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

• Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams? priorities and preferred working styles.
• ?Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
• ?Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• ?Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP?s unique value as a partner.

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