Security Officer

About the Role

The World Food Programme (WFP), the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and the world's largest humanitarian organization, is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to join our team in Caracas, Venezuela. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to life-saving humanitarian operations while ensuring the safety and security of WFP personnel, activities, and facilities across Venezuela.

As a Security Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting WFP's mission to save lives in emergencies and build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and climate change impacts. Working under the general supervision of Regional/Country Directors and reporting directly to Senior Security Officers or the Deputy Country Director, you will be instrumental in maintaining operational security standards that enable effective programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities
Security Operations Management:

• Contribute to security and safety contingency planning and continuity planning for office operations
• Support standardization and implementation of emergency response plans
• Ensure emergency systems are regularly tested across all WFP facilities in-country
• Coordinate with field offices to maintain comprehensive security protocols

Inter-Agency Coordination:

• Maintain active liaison with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and in-country security management apparatus
• Attend security operations management meetings to ensure WFP management and staff receive comprehensive security briefings
• Facilitate information sharing between WFP and broader UN security network
• Collaborate with external security partners and local authorities as required

Compliance and Standards Management:

• Work with WFP Field Security Division to provide operational support for achieving Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) compliance
• Ensure adherence to Minimum Operational Residential Security Standards (MORSS) across all facilities
• Conduct regular assessments of security infrastructure and procedures
• Monitor and report on compliance gaps and improvement opportunities

Facility Security Operations:

• Manage all facilities access control measures and procedures to ensure safety of WFP staff and visitors
• Implement UNSMS best practices across all operational locations
• Oversee daily security operations including visitor management and access protocols
• Coordinate security escorts and movement clearances as required

Resource and Equipment Management:

• Support security budget management including procurement planning for cost-effective resource allocation
• Manage security equipment inventory to ensure proper issuance, maintenance, and compliance with established standards
• Coordinate equipment servicing, calibration, and replacement schedules
• Maintain accurate records of security assets and their deployment

Staff Management and Coordination:

• Collaborate with Human Resources Unit on security staffing matters including recruitment, contract management, and capacity building
• Ensure compliance with established WFP policies and procedures in all HR-related security activities
• Support staff development and training initiatives within the security function

Intelligence and Reporting:

• Collect, analyze, and disseminate information about local security developments and their potential impact on WFP operations
• Prepare accurate and timely security reports for senior management decision-making
• Maintain situational awareness of regional security trends and threats
• Contribute to threat assessments and risk analysis activities

Training and Orientation:

• Conduct security orientation briefings for newly arrived staff to ensure comprehensive understanding of local security conditions and procedures
• Support ongoing training activities to build security capabilities among WFP staff and external partners
• Develop and deliver security awareness programmes tailored to different operational contexts
• Mentor junior security personnel and support their professional development

Emergency Response Support:

• Provide immediate support to supervisors during emergencies to meet rapidly changing operational needs
• Activate emergency response protocols and coordinate crisis management activities
• Support evacuation procedures and emergency communications as required

Requirements
Education:

• Advanced University degree in Security Management, International Relations, Law Enforcement, or other relevant field, OR
• First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or specialized training/courses, OR
• Military/Police Academy diploma with qualifying relevant experience

Experience:

• Minimum one year of progressively responsible professional experience in security management, including relevant military, police, or corporate security background
• Demonstrated experience in security risk management with background in international humanitarian development
• Experience managing support staff and coordinating security operations
• Proven track record supporting projects and operational activities that maintain security functions
• Experience providing coaching or training to staff members within security expertise areas
• Background in data collection, analysis, and report drafting for security operations

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong theoretical understanding of security management concepts and principles with knowledge of best practices, techniques, and processes
• Ability to assimilate