Security Associate, G6 - Marsabit

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting a Security Associate for its Marsabit office (G6 level). The postholder reviews security threats and risks, coordinates with local authorities and communities, plans and assesses security for field missions, trains staff and provides temporary security coverage for the Kenya Country Office. The role also includes administrative support to the WFP Security Unit.

Key responsibilities

• Review security threats and risks and compile accurate reports on trends and situations that could affect WFP operations, sending them to the Heads of Area Office, Office, Security and 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 WFP personnel and enable safe programme delivery.
• Plan and coordinate WFP personnel activities during field missions, carry out security assessments and analyse post-mission reports with risk mitigation recommendations.
• 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 security guards, give on-the-job training to other staff and support the IFAK + SSAFE training programme.
• Act as roving security staff for the Kenya Country Office, 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, 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 coordinate with local authorities and law enforcement agencies.
• Attention to detail and vigilance to detect breaches of security measures.