Description:
The Carter Center International Election Observation Mission in
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Security Manager
Recruitment Notice
The Carter Center will field an international election observation
mission to DRC's presidential elections expected to take place
November 28 2011.
Details of position:
The Center is seeking highly-qualified candidates to serve as
Security Manager in DRC. The Security Manager will assist the Field
Office Director to design, implement and manage security aspects
of the DRC international election observation mission. Tasks
include the design and primary oversight of security protocols for
field staff and deployment (including transport and
communications) of observers; liaison with key government
officials and international organizations regarding the security
environment; preparation and conduct of security briefing for
observers, and provision of daily updates for field staff on security
and logistic issues.
This independent contract position requires a short-term
commitment of 6 months. The position requires travel to DRC
beginning in June 2011.
This position is based in Kinshasa, DRC. Safety is a priority for the
Carter Center and candidates must follow all communication and
safety/security protocols.
Primary Responsibilities:
In coordination with the Field Office Director (FOD): -Establish
security/emergency preparedness plan for all contingencies and
act as liaison with SOS International, FOD and Carter Center Atlanta
in the event of an emergency in regions of deployment; -Establish
security communication plans and protocols, provide detailed
instructions for all communication methods and devices; -Prepare
materials and provide security briefing to observers; -Brief
observers and drivers on transport security protocols; -Gather
and analyze security-related information from all relevant sources,
including MONUSCO, international diplomatic missions and other
international organizations; Provide verbal and written reports on
security issues as requested; -Support the overall activity of the
mission.
Please send a brief cover letter, CV, and contact details of
references to:
Jennifer Russi, Assistant Project Coordinator-Democratic Republic
of Congo, The Carter Center, jrussi@emory.edu 404.617.3776
The Carter Center International Election Observation Mission in
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Security Manager
Recruitment Notice
The Carter Center will field an international election observation
mission to DRC's presidential elections expected to take place
November 28 2011.
Details of position:
The Center is seeking highly-qualified candidates to serve as
Security Manager in DRC. The Security Manager will assist the Field
Office Director to design, implement and manage security aspects
of the DRC international election observation mission. Tasks
include the design and primary oversight of security protocols for
field staff and deployment (including transport and
communications) of observers; liaison with key government
officials and international organizations regarding the security
environment; preparation and conduct of security briefing for
observers, and provision of daily updates for field staff on security
and logistic issues.
This independent contract position requires a short-term
commitment of 6 months. The position requires travel to DRC
beginning in June 2011.
This position is based in Kinshasa, DRC. Safety is a priority for the
Carter Center and candidates must follow all communication and
safety/security protocols.
Primary Responsibilities:
In coordination with the Field Office Director (FOD): -Establish
security/emergency preparedness plan for all contingencies and
act as liaison with SOS International, FOD and Carter Center Atlanta
in the event of an emergency in regions of deployment; -Establish
security communication plans and protocols, provide detailed
instructions for all communication methods and devices; -Prepare
materials and provide security briefing to observers; -Brief
observers and drivers on transport security protocols; -Gather
and analyze security-related information from all relevant sources,
including MONUSCO, international diplomatic missions and other
international organizations; Provide verbal and written reports on
security issues as requested; -Support the overall activity of the
mission.
Please send a brief cover letter, CV, and contact details of
references to:
Jennifer Russi, Assistant Project Coordinator-Democratic Republic
of Congo, The Carter Center, jrussi@emory.edu 404.617.3776