Security Operations Support Officer

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has been operating in Honduras since 1970, working to promote and protect livelihoods and human capital by addressing the root causes of hunger and poverty, while meeting the basic needs of the most vulnerable populations in times of crisis, in close collaboration with the Government and other partners in the country. WFP reaches approximately 1.5 million beneficiaries annually. WFP maintains a strong field presence, with offices and logistics infrastructure in Tegucigalpa, Comayagua, Marcala, Santa Rosa de Copán, Choluteca, San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba, and Gracias a Dios.

The Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023–2027 focuses on ensuring access to food before, during, and immediately after emergencies; strengthening capacities for emergency preparedness, planning, and response; and creating and enhancing rural livelihoods by promoting sustainable, diverse, and climate-resilient food systems capable of withstanding climate change and other shocks. It also supports the Government in providing diversified school meals and improving school infrastructure; delivers specialized nutrition assistance to vulnerable groups; strengthens social protection programmes; and provides multipurpose cash transfer services that contribute to meeting the food and non-food needs of vulnerable populations.

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the general supervision of the Country Director, the Security Officer provides operational security support and conducts analytical work of limited complexity, supporting the management of WFP’s day-to-day security operations to facilitate the effective delivery of programmes that meet food assistance needs, while ensuring the safety and security of WFP personnel, activities, and facilities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

1. Contribute to the security and safety contingency and continuity planning for the office supporting the standardization and implementation of plans and that emergency systems are regularly tested for WFP facilities in-country.

2. Liaise with United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and the in-country security management apparatus and attend security operations management meetings, to ensure WFP management and staff are fully briefed on security matters in RO/CO.

3. In conjunction with WFP Field Security Division, provide operational support to the Country, Area and Field Offices for achievement of Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Security Standards (MORSS) compliance.

4. Responsible for all facilities, access control measures and procedures to ensure safety and security of WFP staff and visitors in line with UNSMS best practices.

5. Provide support to the management of security budget including procurement planning to facilitate efficient and cost-effective resources management.

6. Responsible for management of security equipment to ensure it is issued correctly, is in serviceable condition and is in compliance with the established security standards.

7. Maintain liaison with Human Resources Unit regarding a number of security staffing matters (e.g. recruitment, contract management, capacity building), to ensure compliance with the established WFP policies and procedures.

8. Collect information about local security developments, issues and potential impact upon WFP operations for supervisor’s attention in order to support security and operational activities.

9. Prepare accurate and timely reports to contribute to the consistency of information presented to the senior managers.

10. Provide security orientation briefing to newly arrived staff to ensure staff are well-informed of local security conditions and procedures.

11. Support training activities as required to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners

12. Support the supervisor during emergencies to meet changing needs.

13.Other as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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. A diploma obtained from Military/Police Academy with qualifying relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the First University degree.

Experience:

One year or more of progressively responsible professional experience in security management (relevant military, policy or corporate) and/or security risk management, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development. Experience in managing support staff.

Knowledge & Skills:

- Good theoretical understanding of security management concepts and principles with knowledge of best practices, techniques and processes.

- Ability to assimilate a range of information and make basic analyses to support the development of efficient solutions.

- Good communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to different situations and individuals.

- Ability to contribute to and/or deliver effective briefing and training, assessing participant needs.

- Knowledge of common business principals and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems.

Language:

Excellent written and oral communication skills in Spanish (Level C); Fluency (level C) in English language.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

- Has supported projects and operational activities that maintain security operations functions and feed into overall strategic aims

- Has routinely provided coaching or training to new staff members within area of expertise

- Has collated data, assisted in analysis and drafting reports that inform security operations activities.