DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

4 June 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Standard Time (Algiers)

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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.

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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).

The position is based in Tindouf and reports to the Deputy Country Director.

JOB PURPOSE:
To perform a range of specialized and process-oriented responsibilities related to security operations including monitoring and maintaining security equipment
in line with established procedures.

JOB TITLE: Security Assistant
LOCATION: Tindouf

CONTRACT TYPE: Service Contract

GRADE: SC level 5

UNIT/DIVISION: Field Office Management (Security)

DURATION: 12 months renewable

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

• Assist in reviewing security threats and risks, compile accurate reports on trends and situations that could adversely impact WFP operations to ensure information is accurately collated to support reporting and decision-making.
• Review security-related information (e.g. security incidents and events, security support to daily activities, etc.) and use corporate or local information management tools to provide basic analyses and reports to ensure information is readily available for relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise and coordinate with local administration, security and law enforcement authorities, communities, UN/NGO security staff and other actors to facilitate access for safe programme delivery and to mitigate potential risks against staff and other resources.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, preparing and conducting field missions including tracking of staff, and perform regular security assessments in the area of responsibility to support safe and effective programme delivery.
• Prepare detailed security assessment reports after field missions with risk mitigation recommendations to support security situation analysis and facilitate decision-making.
• Assist in the formulation of advice to Country Director on security risk management matters and safety issues in compliance with the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS).
• Assist in implementation of all security risk management mitigating measures, including Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) to ensure compliance.
• Assist in management and maintenance of security equipment and identify new requirements to strengthen technology capacity in line with business requirements.
• Assist in monitoring that all access control procedures are effective and stringently followed by all staff and visitors to ensure accountability and maintenance of safe and secure environment.
• Contribute to the development and update of emergency and contingency planning documentation including physical preparations and procedures to support preparedness for a crisis.
• Assist in identification of security training needs to support training planning and implementation to address staff development needs.
• Supervise and provide on-the-job training to other staff supporting their development and high performance.
• To provide any requested security support. To attend all security coordination meetings (Security cell, SMT, etc…)

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Has applied knowledge of security operations technical processes which must be adhered to in day to day work
• Has supported security operations efforts as directed
• Has supported in providing ad-hoc technical guidance to staff members.
• To produce security reports according to corporate requirements.

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STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Completion of a secondary school education with a diploma from a police or military academy. A university degree and/or graduation from a police or military academy is desirable

Experience:

At least five (5) years of relevant experience with a Secondary School Certificate supported by a graduation /diploma from a police or military academy, OR University Degree (Diploma/Bachelor’s) with a minimum of three (3) or more years of experience in security.

Language:

Arabic and English languages are mandatory, French language is desirable.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

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• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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