Back Security Officer Consultant - Level I, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

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  CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION
  JOB TITLE: Security Officer
  TYPE OF CONTRACT: International Consultant
  GRADE/LEVEL: Level 1
  UNIT/DIVISION: Security
  DUTY STATION: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
  DURATION: 6 Months

  
  ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
  The security landscape across the Amhara region has been altered by the conflict in the Tigray region, which began in November 2020, and the subsequent conflict in Amhara in 2023. This has led to an increase in the number of people facing food insecurity in both rural and urban communities, necessitating heightened humanitarian interventions. The region's safety and security dynamics are intricate and present a potential threat to the safety of WFP staff, assets, and operations throughout the Region. The Field Security Officer will be located in Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, and will oversee the entire region to ensure efficient management of security and make significant independent contributions to the planning and development of security policies and procedures. He or she is also expected to manage a variety of security activities and conduct analytical work of considerable complexity, often managing and completing projects or assignments of a major nature, achieving effective outputs.

  JOB PURPOSE:
  The Purpose of the role is to support the management of WFP’s security operations to enable the effective delivery of programmes that meet food assistance needs and maintain the security and safety of WFP personnel, activities, and facilities across the Amhara region.

  KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive):

  • Provide technical advice, guidance, and support e.g., security assessments and plans to the CO to strengthen the capacity within security management and crisis readiness and preparedness, contributing to the development of country strategy, policies and planning.
  • Develop systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of security situations needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practice.
  • Conduct context analysis in conflict-affected areas of operations, determining the key characteristics and locations of non-state armed groups (NSAG).
  • Communicate and negotiate security guarantees or “acceptance” for WFP to operate in NSAG’s areas of control.
  • Keep up to date with and advise upon local security developments and issues and the potential impact upon WFP operations to inform security and operational activities.
  • Monitor and maintain an effective security management communications system that enables rapid and coordinated security activities.
  • Build and maintain productive relationships with local partners to align activities and optimize the best protection for staff, activities, and facilities.
  • Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts to align activities with wider Programmes and activities and ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.
  • Manage junior security staff, providing coaching and guidance as required to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.
  • Represent WFP at local and inter-agency meetings e.g., Security Co-ordination Cells to present relevant security issues and contribute to technical discussions, exchange of knowledge and experience.
  • Facilitate training sessions as required to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners.
  • Oversee and prepare accurate and timely reporting, e.g., mandatory Field Security reports that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
  • Support the monitoring and evaluation of WFP activities, providing technical analysis and information as required to support the assessment of activity impact.
  • Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
  • Other as required.

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    Education:

    • Advanced University degree in Security Management, International Relations or Law Enforcement or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

      Experience:

      • Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in security operations functions.
      • Has supported complex projects and operational activities that maintain security operations functions and feed into overall strategic aims. Has gained experience in an emergency response and high risk operational capacity. Has provided direction and instruction to more junior staff members within area of expertise.

        Language:

        • Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Knowledge of the local language is added advantage.

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