Senior Security Associate - G7

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

17 September 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 Eastern European Time (Amman)

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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.

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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).

JOB TITLE: Senior Security Associate G7

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed term

UNIT/DIVISION: Security

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Amman, Jordan

DURATION: 12 months (renewable)

THE ROLE: To lead and co-ordinate the activities of the security team ensuring that they are aligned with business needs and develop and implement recommendations for process improvements in order to secure WFP staff, facilities and operations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1. Review and analyze security threats and risks and produce comprehensive reports on trends and situations that could adversely impact WFP operations, in order to ensure information is accurately collated for senior staff review and supports reporting needs and decision-making.
2. Analyze a variety of security related information (e.g. security incidents and events, security support to daily activities etc.) and use corporate or local management tools to produce a range of complex analyses and in-depth reports, to ensure that information is readily available and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
3. Build and maintain relationships with a range of external stakeholders such as local administration, security and law enforcement authorities, communities, UN/ NGO security staff and other actors, to facilitate access for safe program delivery and to mitigate potential risks against staff and other resources.
4. Oversee and co-ordinate staff activities during field missions and ensure that security assessments are performed as per WFP standards to support safe and effective programme delivery.
5. Analyze security assessment reports and the security situation following field missions, in order to devise measures for risk mitigation.
6. Provide advice and technical expertise on security risk management matters and safety issues in compliance within United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS).
7. Oversee the implementation of risk management mitigation measures, including Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) and develop measures to improve compliance.
8. Oversee the maintenance and management of security equipment and strengthen technology capacity in line with business needs.
9. Oversee, monitor and ensure that access control procedures are effective and stringently followed by all staff and visitors, in order to maintain a safe and secure environment.
10. Develop and oversee the implementation of measures for improving emergency and contingency planning documentation including physical preparations and procedures to support preparedness for a crisis.
11. Design, plan and deliver security training to staff and meet training requirements in response to staff feedback and business needs.
12. Supervise and provide on-the-job training to other staff supporting their development and high performance.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Experience: Seven or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Has supported elements of projects and operational activities that maintain security operations functions
• Has provided expert technical guidance and training to staff members within area of expertise and provided business process support
• Has supported the collation of data, analysis and drafting reports that inform security operations activities.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and Arabic language.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

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• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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