World Vision International
Apply by 19 December 2012
Job Description
Use your experience in in leadership and security to be part of a leading organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children living in poverty.
World Vision (WV) is a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being of children everywhere by empowering families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.
The Security Manager Goma will support the WV DRC Eastern Region Director in ensuring that effective security measures for the Regional Office programs are both appropriately planned for and addressed within the regional context. Lead in the optimization of organizational security and the mitigation of operational risks for ministry effectiveness by establishing security systems and mechanisms for institutionalizing an organizational culture and practice of safety and security.
With a proven track record in a fast paced, complex and ideally global organisation, you will have a desire, motivated by your Christian faith, to help others and model ethics in line with the Christian foundations and ethos of the organisation.
Duties
Develop and implement the Regional Office security strategy in alignment with WV security policy so as to ensure the operational priorities of the Regional Office are appropriately supported.
Work with the Regional Director and Regional Security Director to carry out Security Risk Assessments as required/directed.
Represent WV at local NGO security network meetings and ensure information from these groups is disseminated to relevant staff.
Coordinate the assessment, development and implementation of the Regional office capacity building plan for security management based on local security risk assessments.
Provide a regular security report to the Regional Office in Goma, National Office in Kinshasa and the Southern Africa Region Office in Johannesburg.
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. (preferred)
Confirmed employment of the security officer is contingent on him/her passing the Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) training course within 90 days of employment (probation period)
At least 5 years of experience in a proven security or emergency service field (public, private, and government or NGO sectors in military, security or law enforcement services).
Minimum 3 years of experience working with UN Agency / NGO
Radio and/or Satellite phone communications experience, operations and management·
Demonstrated project management stills and the ability to work effectively under pressure (particularly in a crisis situation)
Ability to communicate well in English & French (verbal and written) – particularly in a crisis situation
Will you use your field security experience to further “life in all its fullness” for children?
For specific details regarding the position, please refer to the full description and apply online by the closing date 16 Dec 2012.
Apply by 19 December 2012
Job Description
Use your experience in in leadership and security to be part of a leading organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children living in poverty.
World Vision (WV) is a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being of children everywhere by empowering families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.
The Security Manager Goma will support the WV DRC Eastern Region Director in ensuring that effective security measures for the Regional Office programs are both appropriately planned for and addressed within the regional context. Lead in the optimization of organizational security and the mitigation of operational risks for ministry effectiveness by establishing security systems and mechanisms for institutionalizing an organizational culture and practice of safety and security.
With a proven track record in a fast paced, complex and ideally global organisation, you will have a desire, motivated by your Christian faith, to help others and model ethics in line with the Christian foundations and ethos of the organisation.
Duties
Develop and implement the Regional Office security strategy in alignment with WV security policy so as to ensure the operational priorities of the Regional Office are appropriately supported.
Work with the Regional Director and Regional Security Director to carry out Security Risk Assessments as required/directed.
Represent WV at local NGO security network meetings and ensure information from these groups is disseminated to relevant staff.
Coordinate the assessment, development and implementation of the Regional office capacity building plan for security management based on local security risk assessments.
Provide a regular security report to the Regional Office in Goma, National Office in Kinshasa and the Southern Africa Region Office in Johannesburg.
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. (preferred)
Confirmed employment of the security officer is contingent on him/her passing the Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) training course within 90 days of employment (probation period)
At least 5 years of experience in a proven security or emergency service field (public, private, and government or NGO sectors in military, security or law enforcement services).
Minimum 3 years of experience working with UN Agency / NGO
Radio and/or Satellite phone communications experience, operations and management·
Demonstrated project management stills and the ability to work effectively under pressure (particularly in a crisis situation)
Ability to communicate well in English & French (verbal and written) – particularly in a crisis situation
Will you use your field security experience to further “life in all its fullness” for children?
For specific details regarding the position, please refer to the full description and apply online by the closing date 16 Dec 2012.
For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.
World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.