Security Officer | International Consultancy Level I | Kharkiv, Ukraine

Career Opportunities: Security Officer | International Consultancy Level I | Kharkiv | 11 months 

 

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🚩 Vacancy Announcement n°: 832277

📢 Job Title: Security Officer

📌Type of Contract: International Consultancy CST I

➡️ Unit / Division: Security / Kharkiv Satellite Office, WFP Ukraine

📍   Duty Station: Kharkiv

➡️ Duration: 11 months

⏰ Closing date: 11 April 2024, midnight (Central European Time)

 

 

About WFP 

The World Food Programme is the world’s 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. 

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What will you do in this position? 

The Security Officer will provide effective support to the WFP Ukraine Senior Security Officer and WFP security team in in the context of the humanitarian operations within WFP’s Response in Ukraine. The role will also enable the effective delivery of programs and maintain the security and safety of WFP personnel, activities, and facilities.

The Security Officer will independently analyze and contextualize complex security information that identifies impact on WFP operations and formulate recommendations for decision-making and programming.

The Security Officer reports directly to the Senior Programme Policy Officer (Agriculture Mine Action Project) and technically to the Senior Security Officer and will be based in Kharkiv, Ukraine, with assignments to other field offices within WFP Ukraine operation.

 

 

Why work with us? 

The war in Ukraine has had drastic consequences, both for people inside the country and for those around the world dependent on its huge grain supplies. It is inflicting untold suffering on civilians, displace families, and disrupt supply chains and food production. It has caused one of the fastest forced population movements since the Second World War. Close to 6 million Ukrainians are still living as refugees across Europe, and almost 5.1 million are internally displaced. Many have lost their homes and livelihoods. As food production and supply lines are disrupted by fighting, many families in the east and south do not have reliable access to nutritious food.

WFP uses a flexible mix of food and cash assistance to support communities affected by the war wherever they are. This includes working with local partners to distribute food rations in areas near the frontline and providing cash transfers wherever people have access to banks and markets to buy food. Since March 2022, WFP has distributed food and cash assistance equivalent to 2.4 billion meals to families displaced and affected by the war, partnering directly with local responders.

 

➡️       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 trainings, 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 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.

 

➡️       WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus a medical insurance.

 

 

How can you make a difference?

 

Ukraine has been embroiled in a full-scale conflict for the past two years, resulting in significant civilian casualties. In the Kharkiv oblast alone, 2,355 individuals have been killed, including 79 children. Approximately one-third of Ukraine's territory, covering up to 174,000 square kilometers, is under the threat of landmines and explosive remnants of war, putting over 6 million people at risk. Kharkiv city and its surrounding areas, due to the volatility of the ongoing conflict and their proximity to the Russian border, are subject to constant attacks from Russian Federation forces. The security situation is not expected to improve.

As a response to the mine contamination issue and to support humanitarian efforts, the World Food Programme will provide technical assistance, policy guidance, and capacity building to food system actors, aiming to restore livelihoods and revitalize rural communities affected by landmines and explosive remnants of war..

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT, PLANNING & ANALYSIS:

• Undertake all relevant SRM processes in Kharkiv as required and advise the Senior Security Officer on their implementation and compliance
• Undertake monitoring of situation and analyze information to identify emerging threats and provide recommendations and advice to the Senior Security Officer
• Prepare analytical reports on security issues.
• Provide analysis of programme sites for the mine action portfolio of WFP in Kharkiv and in other locations as needed.
• Mainstream security considerations in mine action Programme plans and implementation.
• Ensure that security measures are fully integrated into operational planning, including budgetary provisions at early stage of development.
• Analyze and create assessments on security situation.
• Advise WFP Senior Security Officer and Senior Programme Policy Officer (Agriculture Mine Action Project), about all security related matters, security policies and procedures.
• Provide accurate and up-to-date assessments of the security situation as required and offer advice and recommendations on how to prevent and mitigate identified threats and risks.
• Establish and maintain effective working exchanges and relationships with security officials of other UN agencies and organizations, government counterparts, partner security services, the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) office, and all appropriate security focal points, to ensure the acquisition of up-to-date security-related information beneficial to WFP's specific missions and individual offices.
• Provide security training to UNSMS partners and NGO Partners as required
• Conduct safety and security briefings for WFP staff deployed to and traveling within Ukraine, and coordinate all travel security relating to WFP operations, including assessments of transportation networks and medical evacuations.
• Coordinate and assist in management of critical incidents in Kharkiv and post incident processes reporting to Senior Security Officer
• Participate in security cell meetings

 

CRISIS MANAGEMENT

• Report security matters with direct impacts on WFP operations immediately to Senior Programme Policy Officer (Agriculture Mine Action Project) and Senior Security Officer
• In coordination with the Senior Security Officer , conduct preliminary inquiries into security breaches/incidents in Ukraine, working closely with local authorities to protect WFP staff, assets, and interests and implement appropriate corrective measures
• Develop relevant contingency and emergency preparedness plans in the event of deteriorating security contexts and ensure plans are approved and understood by staff. To include response to emergencies and emergency communication processes in accordance with the country specific situation and security requirements

 

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

• In coordination with the  Senior Security Officer, review and monitor compliance with Security Risk Management Measures (SRMM) and Residential Security Measures (RSM), actively participating in security meetings and providing guidance on security issues.
• Develop, implement, and test office-specific security plans and compliance in coordination with the Senior Security Officer.

 

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

Efficiently support work of the Kharkiv Satellite Office and CO Security Unit to always ensure security coverage. Assist in building a network of external stakeholders and alliances in order to promote and advance the work of the Kharkiv Office. Proposes new approaches and ideas and establish agreed systems, reporting and cooperation routines. Maintain an appropriate response to change security context.

 

To join us in saving lives, changing lives, you will have for...

 

Education: Advanced University Degree in security management, Law Enforcement, Criminology, International Relations, or a related field, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or coursework/trainings.

 

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant postgraduate experience in Security Risk Management. Additional experience is an asset. Military and/or police experience is a strong asset.

 

The candidate should possess:

 

• Relevant professional experience working in security management, security risk management, desirably at an international level.
• Previous experience in UN Missions, International Peacekeeping or Emergency Missions is desirable
• Experience in planning and execution of security measures in UN agencies or organizations is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in dealing with law enforcement agencies is an advantage.
• Experience working in hardship duty stations.

 

Language: Fluency (Level C) written and spoken in English is essential. Working knowledge of Ukrainian and/or Russian language is desirable.

 

Standards of behaviour: The WFP Leadership Framework describes the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Leads by Example with Integrity	Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments	Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork	Applies Strategic Thinking	Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships
Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others	Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change	Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth	Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things	Builds and nurtures  external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives

Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP. Candidates’ alignment with these behaviours is assessed in our selection process.

 

 

Before you apply...

 

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. 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.  

We aim to achieve parity and inclusion in our teams in Ukraine. 

WFP is committed to an accessible, inclusive recruitment process. Please contact us at global.inclusion@wfp.org to advise us of any disability related reasonable accommodation or accessibility requests you may have. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs. 

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. 

 

How do you apply...

To be considered, you are invited to apply via WFP’s recruitment portal. CV and cover letter must be submitted in English language.

Only those who are short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next steps of our recruitment process.

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