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About the Organization

The World Food Programme (WFP) stands as the largest humanitarian agency worldwide, dedicated to saving lives during emergencies and leveraging food assistance to foster pathways toward peace, stability, and development for communities impacted by conflict, disasters, and climate change.

At WFP, employees are central to the mission, with a vision for a diverse, dedicated, and proficient workforce that embodies values such as integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, and inclusion while working collaboratively to transform the lives of those served.

Why Join WFP?

Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.
Enhanced diversity and inclusive multicultural environment.
Strong investment in personal and professional growth with training, mentorship, and mobility opportunities.
International career prospects across country, regional, and global offices.
Competitive compensation according to official terms and conditions.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and contribute to contingency and continuity security plans, ensuring regular testing of emergency systems at WFP facilities in-country.
Coordinate with the UN Department of Safety and Security and national security entities, regularly attending security operation meetings to keep management and staff updated.
Offer operational support to meet compliance with Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Security Standards (MORSS).
Oversee access control procedures to ensure the safety and security of WFP personnel and visitors consistent with United Nations Security Management System best practices.
Assist in managing the security budget and procurement to optimize resource allocation and cost efficiency.
Manage security equipment, ensuring it is properly issued, maintained, and compliant with security standards.
Collaborate with Human Resources on recruitment, contracts, and capacity building to adhere to policies.
Monitor local security conditions and report potential impacts on WFP operations to supervisors.
Produce accurate and timely security reports to support senior leadership's situational awareness.
Provide security briefings to new staff regarding local risks and security protocols.
Support training efforts to enhance security skills for WFP personnel and partners.
Assist supervisors during emergency situations to address evolving security needs.

Qualifications and Experience

University degree in Security Management, International Relations, Law Enforcement, or a related discipline, or an advanced university degree in a similar field.
Minimum of one year in security management, handling complex operations especially in conflict or post-conflict environments.
Experience in engaging with armed groups, governmental agencies, and communities to facilitate humanitarian access.
Proven capability in team leadership, mentoring junior staff, and overseeing contracted security services in high-risk contexts.
Familiarity with United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) policies and procedures is advantageous.

Language and Skills

Fluency in English and Somali (proficiency level C or equivalent).
Strong understanding of security management principles with knowledge of best practices and procedures.
Ability to analyze information effectively to support decision-making and develop practical solutions.
Excellent communication skills adaptable to diverse situations and audiences.
Experience in conducting effective briefings and security training tailored to participant needs.
Familiarity with general business principles and quick adaptability to UN/WFP-specific procedures and systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Additional Information

This role is exclusively open to qualified Somali nationals, with a strong encouragement for female candidates to apply. WFP provides supportive female-friendly workspaces.

WFP upholds a Leadership Framework promoting collaborative and ethical workplace behavior aligned with its mission.

Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process upon request.

The United Nations neither charges application fees nor intermediary costs; candidates should be vigilant against fraud.

Application Instructions

Apply solely through the official online recruitment platform; other channels are not accepted.
Ensure your profile information is comprehensive and accurate, including employment, education, language skills, and relevant certifications.
For application technical support, contact the provided dedicated email address, noting it is solely for system issues.
Submit only a CV and cover letter at this stage; further documentation may be required later.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for subsequent recruitment phases.

Equal Opportunity and Ethics

Selection decisions are based on organizational needs, merit, and individual qualifications, with WFP fostering a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and abuse. Extensive background and reference checks will be conducted.

Certain UN oversight body members and affiliates are ineligible for appointment due to conflict of interest restrictions.

Application Deadline

The closing date for application submissions is 25 July 2026 at 23:59 East Africa Time (GMT+3, Mogadishu).

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