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Local Security Assistant Background   Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Chief Security Adviser (CSA), Security Adviser (SA) or the Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO), the Local Security Assistant assists in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of safety and security for UN personnel in the country or in the region of assignment.      Duties and Responsibilities   Summary of key functions: Assists CSA/SA/FSCO in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country; Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists; Supports the CSA/SA/FSCO with the assessment of Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) for the duty station; Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets; Organizes and delivers training courses on security awareness and preparedness; Assists in ensuring residential (Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards – MORSS) and office safety, and security preparedness; Provides general administrative assistance to the CSA/SA/FSCO. Duties and Responsibilities:   1.  Assists the CSA/SA/FSCO in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country: Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, with the host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations and other non-State actors in the area of operation; Helps to assess the security situation at the duty station and ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation by the CSA/SA/FSCO; Communicates information on security to the heads of United Nations agencies and provides host country security advice to UNDSS in the absence of the SA, as required; Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies; May be requested to provide technical assistance at SMT meetings, in the absence of the CSA/SA/FSCO. 2.  Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists: Helps in the preparation and review of the UN Security Plan; Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan, as required. 3.  Assists the CSA/SA/FSCO in monitoring compliance with Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) established for the duty station.  Also assists with the compilation of data required for the MOSS Self-Assessment Programme.   4.  Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UN staff, offices and assets, and assists in the preparation of security reports, such as the Security Incident Report, the Security Assessments and the Quarterly Incident Report.   5.  Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness, and providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members. Conducts security briefings, as required.   6.  Provides general administrative assistance to the CSA/SA/FSCO: Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents; Maintains a database on contact details in relation to host country security authorities; Arranges appointments, receives visitors, places and screens telephone calls and answers queries with discretion, and takes minutes and/or notes at meetings. 7.  Performs other security-related tasks assigned by the CSA/SA/FSCO: Conducts security evaluations and provides advice on security measures for the residences (Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards - MORSS) of UN staff, as well as on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security; Establishes and maintains warden system and keeps update of information related to UN offices and residences; Administers a pass and ID system; Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for UN security at offices and residences, in order to ensure the effective and efficient use of the guard force.   Competencies   Commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter and the Organization’s core values – Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity   Planning and Organizing:  Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor his/her own work plan with minimum supervision. Ability to work under pressure or in crisis situations. Availability to travel within the area of responsibility.   Creativity:  Ability to actively seek to improve services, offer new and different options to solve problems/meet client needs, and promote and persuade others to consider new ideas   Teamwork:  Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to listen and work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity   Communication:  Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills.   Required Skills and Experience   Education: Secondary education.  University Degree desirable, but it is not a requirement. Applicants must possess a valid Ethiopian driver’s license and know how to drive.  Experience: 4 years experience in security, preferably in the military or police context or related field of work. Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable.  Language Requirements: Fluency in the UN language and knowledge of the local language of the duty station is necessary. For this particular position, Somali  language is necessary. Other Skills and Requirements: Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation;  Experience in diplomatic security, protection and intelligence considered an asset;  Knowledge of host country safety codes; Solid computers skills (MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint);  Possession of a valid driver’s license; Ability to travel; Physically fit.   Disclaimer   Important applicant information All posts in the SC categories are subject to local recruitment. 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Storekeeper G4- Gode (Re-advertised) (86243)   WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.       ABOUT WFP   The World Food Programme (WFP) is United Nations frontline agency in the fight against hunger, WFP is continually responding to emergencies. We save lives by getting food to the hungry fast. But WFP also works to help prevent hunger in the future. We do this through programmes that use food as a means to build assets, spread knowledge and nurture stronger, more dynamic communities. This helps com- munities become more food secure. On average, WFP aims to bring food assistance to more than 80 million people in 80 countries. WFP Ethiopia is working with the Government and humanitarian partners to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable population and to chart a more prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation. The Country Office also supports programmes that use food assistance to empower women, transform areas affected by climate change and keep children in school. It aims to contribute to Ethiopia’s five-year development agenda, the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP), through which the Government combats food insecurity.       STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS   Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.   Experience: Four or more years of progressively responsible work experience in warehouse operations or related area. Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Knowledge of the local language is added advantage.        ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT   The incumbent will report to the Warehouse Management Associate, Logistics Associate. Job holder is exposed to all phases of the warehouse operations and work with minimum supervision. S/he may provide supervision and on-the-job training to other warehouse staff.       JOB PURPOSE   To handle receipt/dispatch and verification of commodities in order to maximize quality of warehouse operations and mitigate losses, and to support the best storage management practices in compliance with WFP warehouse standards and established guidelines.       KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)   1. Effectively receive/dispatch commodities including transshipment (truck to truck) against official approved documentation (e.g. waybills and/or delivery notes) ensuring accuracy in physical count of commodities including the quality in compliance with the established     standards. 2. Prepare, verify and sign off warehouse and transport documents, and maintain confidential files and    accurate warehouse transaction records to ensure immediate reporting on commodity movements in line with the corporate requirements. 3. Conduct daily warehouse closing reconciliation and accurate inventory checks supporting internal control systems in compliance with the warehouse management requirements. 4. Perform daily inspections and prepare reports on the quantity and quality of the commodities received/dispatched and handled, detect promptly and analyse reasons for stock discrepancies/damages, investigate missing quantity and prepare warehouse loss reports recommending appropriate solutions, to enable informed decision-making. 5. Implement appropriate measures to safeguard food and non-food commodities, to ensure quality control using standard preventive measures in line with WFP established procedures and authorization received from the supervisor. 6. Monitor condition of the warehouse and commodities and take appropriate actions, to support efficient warehouse space-planning and well-organized commodity storage following WFP warehouse standards. 7. Provide guidance and on-the-job training to warehouse staff to contribute to their development and high performance. 8. Perform other duties as required.       4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES   Purpose Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives.  Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor.  Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.  Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission. People Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.  Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.  Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.  Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor. Performance Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.  Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.  Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.  Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field. Partnership Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.  Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.  Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives.  Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.         DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE   Experience using logistics databases to extract routine reports. Experience in managing warehouses with food and NFIs. Experience in managing inventories. Experience in processing invoices. Competent, practical experience of LESS in warehouse operations Working knowledge of other computer applications (Eg. Word, Excel, Email)       DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS AND HOW TO APPLY   Deadline for applications: 10 August 2018   How to Apply:  Public access: http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings   WFP staff access:  http://newgo.wfp.org/services/e-recruitment   Please note that WFP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.       .   Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.