ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The role of Aviation Security (AVSEC) Officer is likely to be found in Headquarters (HQ) or Country Offices (COs). In HQ, job holders report to the Chief of Aviation or designate. At the CO, the job holder reports to the Chief Air Transport Officer – CATO or as may be designated by the Country Director. Job holders are likely to be operating in a single location of aviation operations or support an AVSEC officer/WFP Field Security Officer in a complex operational context where the aviation security risk in meeting food assistance needs is moderate to high. The incumbent may focus on single work stream or including tasking to support the relevant air operation (e.g. aviation screening systems, cargo, training).
The AVSEC Officer will collaborate and work in partnership with international and national aviation partners, NGOs and civil aviation authorities to enhance aviation security outcomes and solutions for the area of assignment. He/she will work closely with both aviation staff and WFP field security teams. As such, the job holder is expected to have solid knowledge and experience in Aviation and field security settings with complementary coordination skills.
JOB PURPOSE
Support aviation management in AVSEC-related matters including planning of projects, operational risk management and measures for effective delivery of the aviation security programme for WFP personnel, clients, other stakeholders and facilities. The role will also support WFP’s aviation mission to attain efficient, cost-effective and reliable access to locations in need of humanitarian assistance through guidance and support to the aviation operation across the region or to the project in countries with medium or high risk aviation environments (including conflict or post conflict areas).
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Support the development of standard AVSEC operating procedures across the area which encompasses WFP global aviation policies and tools; thus, ensuring that aviation objectives are accomplished in compliance with WFP, UN AVSTADS and ICAO’s Standards and Recommended Practices (ICAO/SARPS).
- Be accountable to the CATO for the AVSEC component of the aviation operations within the area of assignment, ensuring that all required AVSEC / WFP security measures, systems and programmes are in established and aligned.
- Establish and sustain AVSEC partnerships with key entities in the area such as governments, NGOs, private sector organisations and UN agencies to facilitate coordinated, suitable and sustainable AVSEC measures for the operation.
- Provide AVSEC support for humanitarian access to the location and coordination measures and plans for emergency interventions in their sphere of operations.
- Contribute to building and strengthening the capacity of WFP staff and all interlocutors in AVSEC practices and procedures, as defined by management.
- Participate in regular forums with aviation partners, staff and crews on prevailing AVSEC mission priorities and identify threats in the area and provide guidance on the management of such threats in operational context.
- Coordinate, participate and support AVSEC assessment missions, evaluations, audits and other activities as may be applicable to missions.
- Performs security verification and test controls of UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) destinations, airports, airstrips and landing zones.
- Support preparedness actions by providing technical guidance and monitoring the management of specific aviation risks to enable WFP to efficiently provide passenger services, relief supplies and emergency medical and security evacuations at the onset of a crisis.
- In coordination with WFP Security, identify potential AVSEC or other security-related training and staff development opportunities as required to build the overall capabilities of WFP staff and external partners.
OTHER KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Develop and conduct AVSEC training to support field operations and stakeholders to ensure appropriate development goals and objective are met.
- In conjunction with WFP Security, represent UNHAS at local inter-agency security/risk assessment meetings (e.g. security coordination cells) to contribute to technical discussions and exchange of knowledge in AVSEC-related issues.
- Maintain an internal quality control system and ensure that all relevant records are retained as required.
- Assess AVSEC processes, including evaluations, audits and inspections, to ensure performance of contracted air operators are in compliance with established security standards.
- Collate, collect, develop, analyse and disseminate information/intelligence on AVSEC occurrences, hazards and other related matters.
- Oversee and prepare accurate and timely reporting on AVSEC matters – e.g. AVSEC risk assessment/incident reports that enable informed decision making and consistency of information which is presented to the Senior Aviation Officer.
- Provide support on new/current equipment and technologies proposed for use in the UNHAS operation that is applicable for the AVSEC area.
- Take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives in all areas of work, to ensure equal participation of women and men in AVSEC roles, duties and tasks.
- Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
- Other as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Advanced University degree in AVSEC Management (ICAO), 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 or relevant diploma in Aviation Security from a recognized institution with risk management or security training may be accepted in lieu of the First University degree.
An ICAO Aviation Management Certification – AVSEC.PM – is mandatory.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Broad knowledge of diverse international Aviation security management practices preferably with authoritative knowledge of concepts and principals relating to a specific area of specialism.
- Ability to assimilate and analyse complex issues using independent judgement and anticipate potential operational impact to create effective organisational policy and planning recommendations for area of operation.
- Good negotiation and motivational skills, with the ability to influence at mid to senior levels within the organisation.
- Ability to lead, coach and motivate small – medium diverse teams and deliver effectively through others to achieve results.
- Good calibre of communication skills with the ability to create clear, influential messages from complex data.
- General knowledge of commercial requirements, with the ability to connect and leverage external partnerships to optimise resources for WFP in the area of operation.
- General understanding of business principles and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP, NGO or other humanitarian-specific processes and systems.
Language:
International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience supporting or leading one or more aspects of AVSEC Operations or AVSEC related quality assurance programs.
- Experience in a regulatory Civil Aviation Authority or body as an AVSEC specialist providing advice on AVSEC issues, conducting or performing audits, inspections, certification, incident investigations, crisis planning emergency and risk management in regulatory framework.
- Managed the AVSEC related risk preparedness process from aviation risk identification and analysis to contingency planning.
- Experience in design and delivery of AVSEC training in multi diverse culture context.
- Experience developing and managing AVSEC strategy in the humanitarian, commercial or related environment including both secure and insecure areas.
- Extensive experience in conflict and post conflict countries is desirable.
- Security management (relevant military, policy or corporate) and/or security risk management, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.
- Managed and led or worked with multicultural teams with related areas of expertise and/or providing oversight services and expert advice on a range of corporate/regional AVSEC security issues.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year and eligible for the Rest and Recuperation (R&R) scheme. He/she will be required to travel abroad sometime to remote and difficult locations.
WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. For more details please visit http://icsc.un.org .
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
26 November 2017
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