• Collects, collates, validates, and analyzes information from a variety of sources and prepares background notes, updates and reports on prioritized security-related issues.
• Prepares and updates States Security Profile of South Sudan, based on information from open and internal.
• Conducts analysis mission to identified field locations.
• Prepares the Daily Security Report and Security Quarterly. Provide security-related inputs for Security daily RMQ morning Update and Daily ED Operational Brief (DEDOB).
• Compiles various timely and accurate security reports with a focus on developments that affect or may affect the safety and security of WFP staff/assets/operations.
• Assists the Head of Security in dissemination of security-related information.
• Provides inputs for topical analysis and other analytical reports/updates pertaining to the security situation in the country, as well as security developments that have cross-cutting implications in the region.
• Update and advise upon local security developments and issues and the potential impact on WFP operations in South Sudan.
• Monitors Security Incident Reports (SIRs) entered into SIMSAS on incidents involving WFP staff/assets/operations, as well as contractor and partner staff engaged in support of WFP operations in the region; ensures necessary follow-up and integrity of SIR data; prepares SIR analysis.

Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Advanced University degree in Security Management, International Relations or Law Enforcement or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses. A diploma obtained from Military/Police Academy with qualifying relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the First University degree.
• Experience: Typically one year or more of progressively responsible professional experience in security management (relevant military, policy or corporate) and/or security risk management, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development. Experience in managing support staff.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Good theoretical understanding of security management concepts and principals with a knowledge of best practices, techniques and processes.
• Ability to assimilate a range of information and make basic analyses to support the development of efficient solutions.
• Good communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to different situations and individuals.
• Ability to contribute to and/or deliver effective briefing and training, assessing participant needs.
• Knowledge of common business principals and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems.
• Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.