PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To develop and implement staff safety and management procedures for World Vision Somalia. Gather and analyse information about the operating environment in Somalia, present regular updates and analyses to stakeholders, and advise the Program Director on operating conditions in Somalia. Collaborate with other humanitarian security bodies and personnel to collect and share information.
To develop and implement staff safety and management procedures for World Vision Somalia. Gather and analyse information about the operating environment in Somalia, present regular updates and analyses to stakeholders, and advise the Program Director on operating conditions in Somalia. Collaborate with other humanitarian security bodies and personnel to collect and share information.
Closing
Date: Sunday, 11 November 2012
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
To
collect and collate regular security updates from the field sites and other
sources and prepare monthly reports and quarterly security analyses for WVS
management and WVI OCS.
·
To
harmonize security strategy, evacuation plans and new staff security
orientation and ensure our security protocols are maintained and adhered to.
·
To manage
security “project” budgets, including preparing reports (with support from the
PDU and Finance Departments)
Security Management:
Security Management:
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Responsible
for initiating and carrying out risk assessment in the country.
·
Responsible
for developing and reviewing appropriate Security, evacuation and contingency
plans.
·
Ensure
the implementation of the minimum Security Management Guidelines established by
the corporate security office.
·
Organize,
implement and follow up on the promotion of security awareness among national
and international staff.
·
Identify
areas whereby the national security Management requires external support and
advice on obtaining the needed external support.
·
Maintain
appropriate levels of life-support materials including food stock, water,
medicine, blankets etc in the relevant context where and when necessary.
·
Develop
and maintain up-to-date security and evacuation protocols and arrangements for
personnel, major mobile assets and critical documentation.
·
Establish,
maintain and monitor staff and asset movement tracking systems. Maintain
information systems that clearly present this information to WV Staff while
maintaining operational security on movement information.
Training:
Training:
·
Develop a
security-training plan and implement, providing training to national and
international staff.
·
Establishing
early warning systems.
·
Hibernation
strategies, Emergency evacuation planning and training needs to be designed and
initiated.
·
Orient/brief
national and internationals staff on any changes in the security situation,
security policy and Security operation guidelines.
·
Provide
oversight of all HF and VHF communication and reporting mechanisms as well as
staff training.
·
Assist in
identifying staff for additional training as mandated by WV.
Networking:
Networking:
·
Establish
networks with other NGO’s and UN agencies regarding security and establish an
information exchange network.
·
Maintain
contact with WV Partnership, cooperate security office regarding national
office security strategy and incident reporting in conjunction with the Program
director.
·
Contact
and work closely with the Country (crisis) management team in situations of
increased security risk.
·
Where
appropriate, attend UN security meetings and security meetings for the region.
·
Develop
and maintain strong contacts with military authorities as appropriate and in
line with WV statements of Operational guidelines relating to cooperation with
military/peacekeeper.
Reporting:
Reporting:
·
Prepare
and send incident reports to the Program Director, regional management and corporate
security offices when necessary in conjunction with the Program director.
·
Advice
the senior management team on compliance with security audit requirements.
·
Prepare
monthly and other reports as required.
·
Advice
the Program director and Operations director on necessary action points during
times of increased security risk/tension.
·
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
REQUIRED:
·
Confirmed
employment of the security manager is contingent on him/her passing the HEAT
training course within 90 days of employment.
·
Bachelor's
degree in Social Sciences, Law, Security Management or in a related field
·
Strategic
and managerial experience of minimum 2 years working with UN Agencies or NGO
field security experience.
·
Radio
and/or Satellite phone communications experience, operations and management.
·
Demonstrated
experience in designing and delivering security training.
·
Demonstrated
ability to work effectively under pressure (particularly in a crisis
situation).
·
Ability
to communicate well in English (verbal and written) – particularly in a crisis
situation
·
Valid
Passport and international Drivers License.
·
Documentation
of a clear criminal record.
·
First Aid
qualified
·
Computer
literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
·
Practical
knowledge of tools, mechanisms and procedures for personal and organizational
security.
·
Must
behave in a professional manner at all times and demonstrate ability to
represent the organization at inter agency meetings
·
Demonstrated
personal values, attitudes and behaviours that are consistent with World Vision
Core Values
PREFERRED:
PREFERRED:
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4 years
INGO experience as a Security Manager in a fragile context. HEAT and SRMT
certified
I really would like to apply the post, dough I'm not directly worked as a security but i have as radio operator, flight assistant coordinator and admin assistant for almost a decade the above mentioned fields are all somehow close and related with security, and want to appy it
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