Security Intern
Uganda * Fulltime
The World Food Programme
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 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).
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure all security clearance requests are accurate and complete, maintaining adherence to UN Security Management System (UNSMS) standards and WFP Security policies.
• Track and report compliance with security-related submission deadlines to ensure adherence to operational requirements.
• Monitor and manage travel tracking systems, ensuring compliance with established travel windows and security protocols.
• Consolidate security-related budget inputs from Area and Field Offices to assist the Head of Security in making informed financial decisions.
• Facilitate the procurement of security equipment and maintain accurate tracking of assets to enhance accountability and resource management.
• Apply a thorough understanding of UNSMS standards and WFP Security policies to support the implementation of security measures.
• Assist in the implementation of security operations to ensure the safety and security of WFP staff, assets, and operations.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required to support the objectives of the Security Unit.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Education:
• The ideal candidate for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Security Intern job should hold a university degree in International Relations, Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences, or any other related field.
• Experience and Skills:
• Computer literate in MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, digital mapping and/or GIS system.
• Ability to travel on short notice.
• Fluency in English (level C) including excellent writing and reading skills required.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand local Ugandan languages of the duty station is an added advantage.
HOW 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.
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