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Security Assistant – Berbera
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Date posted
May 14, 2025
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Closing date
May 14, 2025
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Hiring location
Berbera
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Qualification
Secondary
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Experience
5-6 Years
Description
Job descriptionPart-time jobs
Vacancy Announcement No- JR112485
Job Title: Security Assistant - Berbera
Contract Type/Grade: G5
Duty Station: Berbera
Contract Duration: 12 months-Renewable.
Date of Issue: 13th May 2025 | Closing Date: 22nd May 2025
JOB PURPOSE: To perform a range of specialized and process-oriented responsibilities related to maintaining security equipment, coordinating field movements, and supporting sea operations established WFP and UNSMS protocols.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)
security operations, including monitoring and and warehouse safety procedures, in line with
• Assist in reviewing local and regional security threats and risks. Compile timely and accurate reports on incidents or developments that could affect WFP staff, assets, or operations.
• Review daily security-related information, such as incidents, alerts, and field movements, and utilize local or corporate information tools to provide basic analysis and updates to support informed decision-making.
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• Liaise with local authorities, port security, law enforcement agencies, and community stakeholders to facilitate secure access for WFP activities and ensure smooth operations at the seaport and warehouse.
• Assist in planning, preparing, and tracking staff movements and field missions. Conduct regular local security assessments to support safe access and Programme continuity.
• Conduct basic post-mission debriefings and contribute to written assessment reports, including safety recommendations tailored to port, sea, and warehouse environments.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of Operational Security Standards and other safety protocols applicable to warehouse and mari-time contexts.
• Contribute to emergency and contingency planning, ensuring preparedness procedures at the warehouse and office are up to date and well-communicated.
• Monitor access control at WFP facilities, including the main warehouse compound, ensuring procedures are followed by staff, port personnel, and visitors.
• Assist in the management and maintenance of security-related equipment such as radios, CCTV, fire safety tools, and perimeter lighting. Re-port issues and suggest improvements when necessary.
• Provide support to ensure safe delivery, storage, and movement of food and non-food items in the warehouse and through sea routes, in-cluding escort coordination or observation as needed.
• Support the identification of security training needs and assist in delivering basic awareness sessions for WFP staff, warehouse personnel, and casual laborers.
• Supervise security guards and casual workers assigned to the warehouse or field missions, ensuring duties are disciplined and in line with WFP security procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested by the direct supervisor, Security Associate at the AO, or CSA.
Skills and qualifications
Education: Completion of secondary school education Or university degree (Diploma/Bachelor) in Security Management, International Relations, Law Enforcement, or a related field.
Experience: At least five (5) years of relevant experience with a secondary school certificate Or University degree (Diploma/Bachelor) with a minimum of two (2) or more years of experience in security management (including police, military, port security, or warehouse-related roles) and/or security risk management, preferably in a humanitarian or logistics setting.
Language: Fluent knowledge (Proficiency/level C) of English and Somali language.
Knowledge & Skills:
• Basic knowledge of security procedures, methods, and equipment, typically acquired through technical training and relevant work experience.
• Basic knowledge of security procedures and methods, with hands-on experience in implementing safety measures in port or warehouse settings.
• General understanding of logistics operations, access control, and emergency response, especially in warehouse or coastal contexts.
• Familiarity with fire safety, theft prevention, and crowd control procedures relevant to warehouse operations.
• Ability to maintain vigilance, follow security protocols, and respond calmly and effectively during emergencies.
• Capacity to supervise casual labor or guard teams and ensure security protocols are being followed at the warehouse gate and compound.
• Competency in using and maintaining standard security equipment, including radios, surveillance systems, and access logs.
• Strong communication and coordination skills for engaging with port authorities, truck drivers, loaders, and external security actors.
• Willingness to undergo continuous security training and uphold the standards of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS).
This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the link below:
• External Applicants: Click here!
• Internal Applicants: Click here!
Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. WFP is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.
WFP does not charge any application fees to candidates.
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Overview
Assisting 91.4 million people in around 83 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. As the international community has committed to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition by 2030, one in nine people worldwide still do not have enough to eat
Food and food-related assistance lie at the heart of the struggle to break the cycle of hunger and poverty. On any given day, WFP has 5,000 trucks, 20 ships and 92 planes on the move, delivering food and other assistance to those in most need
Every year, we distribute more than 15 billion rations at an estimated average cost per ration of US$ 0.31
These numbers lie at the roots of WFP’s unparalleled reputation as an emergency responder, one that gets the job done quickly at scale in the most difficult environments. WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations
Two-thirds of our work is in conflict-affected countries where people are three times more likely to be undernourished than those living in countries without conflict
At WFP, we are committed to providing a safe and respectful work environment for all our employees
We adopt a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment, harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination in the workplace
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The World Food Programme created an Ethics Office in 2008 to ensure that all staff members observe and perform their functions with the highest standards of integrity, as required by the Charter of the United Nations, and in accordance with the Standards of Conduct for the International Civil Service. At the same time, WFP adopted a Whistleblower Protection Policy to guard against retaliation for individuals who report misconduct, provide information in good faith on wrongdoing by one or more employees, or cooperate with a duly authorized audit or investigation. Work at WFP Are you passionate about helping those in need? The World Food Programme is a leader in the global movement to achieve Zero Hunger
In 80 countries our innovative hunger solutions are benefiting some 80 million people
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We provide learning tools for our staff to continually develop their careers. Multicultural and stimulating working environment
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