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.

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 – 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 WFP’s mission, please check the below video: https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/videos/10154930622760178/

Job Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the Head of Security, the incumbent will support the management of WFP’s security day-to-day operations to facilitate the effective delivery of programmes that meet food assistance needs while maintaining the safety and security of WFP personnel, activities, and facilities. The incumbent will also advise the Country Director on strategic, contextual, and operational risks affecting staff, premises, activities, and assets, and provide support to heads of units and field offices to ensure the delivery of activities in a safe and secure environment by establishing security structures aligned with the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) and the WFP Security Policy and Framework of Accountability.

Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive)::

•  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.
•  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 RB/CO.
•  provide operational support to the Country, Area and Field Offices for achievement of security risk management measures.
•  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.
•  Provide support to the management of security budget including procurement planning to facilitate efficient and cost-effective resources management.
•  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.
•  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.
•  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.
•  Prepare accurate and timely reports to contribute to the consistency of information presented to the senior managers.
•  Provide security orientation briefing to newly arrived staff to ensure staff are well-informed of local security conditions and procedures.
•  Support training activities as required to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners.
•  Support the supervisor during emergencies to meet changing needs.
•  Perform other tasks 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. A diploma obtained from Military/Police Academy with qualifying relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the First University degree.

Experience: At least one (1) or more years of postgraduate professional experience (after completion of Advanced University degree) or, three (3) years or more after completion of First University degree 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 is required.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic. Knowledge of French language is an added advantage.

Required Skills and Knowledge for entry into the role::

•  Good theoretical and practical understanding of United Nationals Security Management System (UNSMS) and/or Humanitarian Security concepts and principals with a 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. egGyW12 BIpnb
•  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.
•  Experience collating data, assisting in analysis and drafting reports that inform security operations activities

Desired Skills and Knowledge for entry into the role:

•  Experience supporting projects and operational activities that maintain security operations functions and feed into overall strategic aims.
•  Experience providing coaching or training to new staff members within area of expertise

WFP Leadership Framework: Common Standards of Behaviour:

•  Leads by Example with Integrity

o Upholds WFP values, principles, and standards

o Respects others and values diversity

o Stays focused and calm under pressure

o Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn

•  Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments

o Delivers results for maximum impact

o Delegates appropriately

o Adapts readily to change

•  Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative

o Is inclusive and collaborative

o Gives timely and constructive feedback

o Builds and shares new perspective

•  Applies Strategic Thinking

o Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision

o Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things

o Analyses and evaluates data

o Considers the impact of decisions

•  Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships

o Collaborates to deliver common objectives

Terms and Conditions::

•  WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, various types of leaves including maternity and paternity, medical and life insurances, provision of breastfeeding rooms for new parents, and various wellness platforms.
•  WFP Lebanon offers flexible working hours schedule upon prior approval.
•  Our premises are accessible, and we are committed to accommodate to any required reasonable accessible needs to remove barriers in the workplace.
•  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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 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 global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

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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.