Security Associate, G6 (2 positions) - Nairobi & Marsabit

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting two Security Associates (G6) based in Nairobi and Marsabit. The role covers implementing and assessing security measures, maintaining security equipment and producing reports and recommendations so that WFP staff, facilities and operations can be kept safe.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse security threats and risks, compile accurate reports on trends and send them to the Head of Area Office, Head of Office, Head of Security or Security Operations Support Officer.
• Produce analyses and in-depth reports on security incidents and events using corporate or local information management tools.
• Liaise with local administration, security and law enforcement authorities, communities and UN/NGO security staff to protect 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, the maintenance of security equipment and access control procedures.
• Deliver security training to WFP personnel and contracted security guards, give on-the-job training to other staff and support the IFAK + SSAFE training programme.
• Act as roving security staff for the WFP Kenya Country Office, deploy to Area and Field Offices for temporary coverage and support the Security Unit administratively.

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; Kenyan Police or Army experience is an added advantage.
• Fluency (Level C) in English.

Required skills

• Knowledge of security operations technical processes, risk assessment and security logistics.
• Training and experience in fire and evacuation procedures, and ability to manage emergencies calmly.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to attend security training and comply with UNSMS standards.