DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS11 April 2025-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Time (Beirut)
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worldโs largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.
WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
WFP Lebanon encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. WFP does not charge a fee or request bank details at any stage of the recruitment process.
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at lebanon.recruitment@wfp.org (and copying in global.inclusion@wfp.org). Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
Organizational Background:
Assisting more than 115.5 million people in 120 + countries each year, the World Food Program (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and helping individuals and communities find life-changing solutions to the multiple challenges they face in building better futures.
In conflict situations, we bring relief to exhausted populations and use food assistance to build pathways to peace and stability โ work for which WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.
WFP Lebanon provides cash assistance to Syrian refugees and in-kind assistance to vulnerable Lebanese, while supporting the Government in strengthening social safety nets. WFP supports resilience-building activities, and its school meals programme improves nutrition and school attendance. Since October 2023, WFP has provided food and cash assistance to people affected by the conflict and has scaled up its food assistance including the distribution of daily meals following the recent escalation.
To know more about WFPโs mission, please check the below video:
https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/videos/10154930622760178/Contract Duration: 6 Months, (Renewable based on availability of funds, business needs and performance)
Job Purpose:
The Security Assistant will be responsible to perform a range of specialized, process-oriented tasks related to security operations, including monitoring and maintaining security equipment according to established procedures. The role will focus on supporting humanitarian convoy missions while contributing to the implementation and evaluation of security measures. The incumbent will also coordinate with local security stakeholders, including the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), and in-country security management, on matters such as movements, clearances, access, and convoy mobilization. Additional responsibilities include supporting security risk management, overseeing security equipment during missions, briefing drivers on security protocols, and providing security orientation to new staff.
The selected candidate will be required to have strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, adaptability in dynamic environments while demonstrate teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing security risks.
Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
- Assist in reviewing security threats and risks, compile accurate reports on trends and situations that could adversely impact WFP operations to ensure information is accurately collated to support reporting and decision-making.
- 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. 3.
- Liaise and coordinate with local administration, security and law enforcement authorities, communities, UN/NGO security staff and other actors to facilitate access for safe programme delivery and to mitigate potential risks against staff and other resources.
- 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.
- Prepare detailed security assessment reports after field missions with risk mitigation recommendations to support security situation analysis and facilitate decision-making.
- Assist in the formulation of advice to Country Director on security risk management matters and safety issues in compliance with the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS).
- Assist in implementation of all security risk management mitigating measures, including Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) to ensure compliance.
- Assist in management and maintenance of security equipment and identify new requirements to strengthen technology capacity in line with business requirements.
- 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.
- Contribute to the development and update of emergency and contingency planning documentation including physical preparations and procedures to support
- Assist in identification of security training needs to support training planning and implementation to address staff development needs.
- Supervise and provide on-the-job training to other staff supporting their development and high performance.
Required Experiences for entry into the role:
- Experience in administration/coordination/ cooperation with different stakeholders of diverse national and cultural backgrounds.
- Good theoretical understanding of security management concepts and principals principles with a knowledge of best practices, techniques and processes in the security field.
- Knowledge of humanitarian convoys preparations, execution,
- Good communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to different situations and individuals.
- Ability to assimilate a range of information and make basic analyses to support the development of efficient solutions.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and time constraints, displaying patience and tact with internal and external interlocutors
- Good political and social knowledge of the country.
- Experience applying knowledge of security operations technical processes and to provide ad hoc technical guidance
Desired Experiences for entry into the role:
- Experience in any UN sister agency or any large company/organization in the field of security is a plus.
- Ability to contribute to and/or deliver effective briefing and training, assessing participant needs
- Knowledge of common business principles and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Completion of secondary education, supplemented by relevant technical/military/police courses and/or university courses in a relevant discipline.
Experience: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in security operations, security risk management, preferably in humanitarian or non-profit sector. Police/security background and military experience is desirable.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic. Knowledge of French language is desirable.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.