Consultant Security

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the worlds 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 WFPs values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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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).

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Senior Regional Security Officer (SRSO) and with a functional reporting line to the Chief Security Information Management (HQ) the RSA will be responsible for the following key duties:
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Lead on the development of comprehensive regional and country-specific analyses including geopolitical considerations to provide insights and recommendations informing RBCs operational and strategic decisions.
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Conduct research on specific threat factors providing solid recommendations to support security risk management and ensure an effective response to specific security incidents.

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Develop implement and foster comprehensive security information management strategies policies guidelines and mechanisms specific to RBC. This role will spearhead the integration of advanced technologies including artificial intelligence and data analytics to enhance threat assessment trend analysis and early warning systems. The RSA will ensure these innovations align with WFP and UN ethical standards and contribute to rapid coordinated information management and exchange among relevant stakeholders.
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Exercise leadership by guiding mentoring and supervising other security analysts within the region to ensure the quality and consistency of security processes and reports. Enhance team capabilities through professional development and foster a collaborative environment that supports high-performance in security information analysis. Additionally provide technical advice guidance and training to broader WFP personnel to build their capabilities in security information analysis and enhance their overall performance in security operations.
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Exercise delegated authority from the SRSO to provide specialized expertise and improve the information management reporting and analysis capabilities of the field teams supervised by the SRSO thereby optimizing their effectiveness in security operations throughout the region.
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Support the development of security analysis practices by contributing technical insights and expertise. Assist in shaping the security analysis framework under the guidance of the Chief Security Information Management helping to enhance the global security information management strategy.
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Collaborate with colleagues from other regions and HQ to share best practices lessons learned and innovative approaches fostering an environment of knowledge exchange to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of security information analysis.
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Coordinate cross-functionally at different levels contributing to the development of a common operating picture and the determination of risks to regional operations.
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Lead strategic influence initiatives by representing WFP at various forums contributing to technical discussions and effectively advocating for the organizations security positions. Proactively influence access strategies and embed diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of security analysis to ensure comprehensive stakeholder engagement and policy development.
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Proactively build and maintain important partnership networks within and outside WFP for effective information sharing on security analytical papers security situation updates threats risk analysis and trends. Enhance information sharing cohesion to improve regional security understanding.
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Prepare and/or provide presentations and briefings on security developments in specific countries to WFP personnel donors and partners as appropriate.
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Perform other duties as required by the SRSO.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

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• Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

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• 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.

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