Security Associate, G6

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is hiring a Security Associate (G6) in Nairobi, Westlands. The post covers security reporting, liaison with local authorities, security assessments, training and temporary security coverage for the WFP Kenya Country Office and its field offices.

Key responsibilities

• Review security threats and risks, compile accurate reports on trends and send them to the Heads of Area Office, Office, Security and Security Operations Support Officer.
• Analyse security information and incidents using corporate or local information management tools to produce analyses and in-depth reports.
• Liaise with local administration, security and law enforcement authorities, communities and UN/NGO security staff to protect WFP personnel and enable safe programme delivery.
• Plan and coordinate WFP personnel activities during field missions, carry out security assessments and recommend risk mitigation after each mission.
• Produce weekly activity reports, mandatory security reports and ad hoc reports.
• Support risk management measures, security equipment maintenance and access control procedures.
• Deliver security training to WFP personnel and contracted guards, give on-the-job training to other staff and support the IFAK + SSAFE training programme.
• Act as roving security staff, deploying to Area and Field Offices for temporary coverage, and attend security meetings on behalf of WFP.
• Provide administrative support to the WFP Security Unit and perform other duties requested by the Heads of Area, Office, Security and Security Operations Support Officer.

Required profile

• Diploma in Security Management, International Relations, Law Enforcement or another relevant field; a university degree in the same area is an added advantage.
• Six or more years of progressively responsible security experience in a humanitarian context, especially with UN/NGOs.
• Military or police experience with the Kenyan Police or Army is an added advantage.
• Training and experience in fire and evacuation procedures, and ability to stay calm in emergencies.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to attend security training and comply with UNSMS standards.

Required skills

• Knowledge of security operations technical processes and security logistics, administration and risk assessment.
• Ability to interpret information, use judgment and report incidents to supervisors.
• Attention to detail and constant vigilance to detect breaches of security measures.