DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
29 December 2024-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Kampala)
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.
About Wfp
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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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 the 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 Accountabilities 1. 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.
- Minimum
Qualifications And
experience.
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 Power Point, digital mapping
and/or GIS system.
- Ability to travel on short notice.
- Fluency in English (level C) including excellent writing,
Reading Skills Required. Ability To Speak, Read And
understand local Ugandan languages of the duty station is
added advantage.
