Employer: Plan
Closing date: 15 Feb 2013
Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan’s stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviors reflect the corporate values. Plan has a global income of around $800m.
About the role
The Safety and Security Coordinator’s role is to provide leadership in development and management of the country safety and security strategy and provide support to the country operations on management of safety and security issues. The position reports to the Country Director and will be based from Bamako in Mali.
Dimensions of Role:
• Weekly reports to Senior Management on incidents, trends and risk mitigation. • Responsible for advising senior management of the risks associated with around 162 staffs working in a complex and dynamic security environment across several project sites.
Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position:
General and specific context analysis and mapping with security risk assessments are available to CMT in order to manage risk • General country and regional context analysis • Actor mapping • Specific area (Country office, PU or emergency project) security threat/ risk assessments
Security issues are monitored and responded to • Risk incidents are responded to and recorded • Trends analyzed • Protocols types of responses developed agreed and tested • Major incidents supported
Staff and visitors understand risk and behave according to agreed risk management strategy • SOPs and contingency plans for security incidents • Briefings • Training
Plan is connected across the sector for mutual in the event of minor and major security incidents • Networking • MOUs • Joint lobbying on security matters
Plan Mali support Plan’s global understanding and learning from the practical and effective management of risk • Post incident reports • Review of weekly reports • Performance management
Dealing with Problems:
• The relevance and impact of safety & security activities must become part of everyone’s work at all times • The development of effective mutual networking relationships will be critical to accurate data analysis and response to crises • Safe and security must be approached as a strategic enabler not an extra that hinder delivery
Communications and Working Relationships:
Internal
• CMT members on safety and security management issues and decisions • A working relationship with CO staff at all levels to discuss, brief and train on safety and security issues • Country Security Review Team members and the Country level security focal point to provide technical support and guidance on safety and security • The security Focal point and security coordinator • Regional Security Advisor at WARO for technical guidance or support • Lower level workers who may well have significant information will be key partners (drivers, guards, cleaners and cooks)
External
Excellent relations must developed with a wide range of external stakeholders for this post to be successful, for example • UN and other NGO actors • Non-state actors (including combatants) • Government departments • Diplomatic corps and their security personnel • Local authority and community leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Knowledge
• In depth knowledge of security risk management and associated principles is essential • Knowledge of the INGO sector and humanitarian imperative and child protection • Thorough understanding of the implementation of a Security Management Framework (SMF) and all related processes and procedures • Understanding of major incident response mechanism during critical incidences • Knowledge of Humanitarian Codes of Conduct e.g. Sphere, HAP and UN Sec General statement on Sexual Exploitation • Knowledge of first aid, military doctrine and tactics, weapons and ammunition an advantage
Skills
• Proven networking and relationship building skills • Analytical and communication skills for: the analysis of context and management acceptance; the development of Standard Operating Procedures ’s and related security documentations • Demonstrable Monitoring and Evaluation skills for a dynamic security environment • Ability to assess and coordinate an effective decision making for response under pressure and at very short notice • Ability to develop and deliver security training to mixed ability groups sometimes through interpreters • Computer literate, able to use all common software packages (office Suite)
Behaviours
• Be able to understand how to relate to all levels of Plan communities and respect local customs and protocols • Able to diffuse tensions and remain calm at all times and particularly following a security incident • Cross-Culturally adept • Avoid the typical barriers that develop between local and expatriate communities and colleague through an approachable and open style that is not colored by preconceptions • Demonstrates Plans values • Encourage, motivate and guide team members to approach safety and security issues with confidence especially during crisis • Empathy • Communicate effectively across Plans management structure
How to apply:
(estimated 30% travel). Languages: Excellent command of French and English, both written and verbal.
Type of Role: 3 year fixed term contract Reports to: Country Director, Mali Salary: US $42000 - $52000 per annum plus full expat benefits
Closing Date: Friday 15 February, 2013.
This is an accompanied position and a full relocation package will be available
How to Apply:
Closing date: 15 Feb 2013
Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan’s stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviors reflect the corporate values. Plan has a global income of around $800m.
About the role
The Safety and Security Coordinator’s role is to provide leadership in development and management of the country safety and security strategy and provide support to the country operations on management of safety and security issues. The position reports to the Country Director and will be based from Bamako in Mali.
Dimensions of Role:
• Weekly reports to Senior Management on incidents, trends and risk mitigation. • Responsible for advising senior management of the risks associated with around 162 staffs working in a complex and dynamic security environment across several project sites.
Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position:
General and specific context analysis and mapping with security risk assessments are available to CMT in order to manage risk • General country and regional context analysis • Actor mapping • Specific area (Country office, PU or emergency project) security threat/ risk assessments
Security issues are monitored and responded to • Risk incidents are responded to and recorded • Trends analyzed • Protocols types of responses developed agreed and tested • Major incidents supported
Staff and visitors understand risk and behave according to agreed risk management strategy • SOPs and contingency plans for security incidents • Briefings • Training
Plan is connected across the sector for mutual in the event of minor and major security incidents • Networking • MOUs • Joint lobbying on security matters
Plan Mali support Plan’s global understanding and learning from the practical and effective management of risk • Post incident reports • Review of weekly reports • Performance management
Dealing with Problems:
• The relevance and impact of safety & security activities must become part of everyone’s work at all times • The development of effective mutual networking relationships will be critical to accurate data analysis and response to crises • Safe and security must be approached as a strategic enabler not an extra that hinder delivery
Communications and Working Relationships:
Internal
• CMT members on safety and security management issues and decisions • A working relationship with CO staff at all levels to discuss, brief and train on safety and security issues • Country Security Review Team members and the Country level security focal point to provide technical support and guidance on safety and security • The security Focal point and security coordinator • Regional Security Advisor at WARO for technical guidance or support • Lower level workers who may well have significant information will be key partners (drivers, guards, cleaners and cooks)
External
Excellent relations must developed with a wide range of external stakeholders for this post to be successful, for example • UN and other NGO actors • Non-state actors (including combatants) • Government departments • Diplomatic corps and their security personnel • Local authority and community leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Knowledge
• In depth knowledge of security risk management and associated principles is essential • Knowledge of the INGO sector and humanitarian imperative and child protection • Thorough understanding of the implementation of a Security Management Framework (SMF) and all related processes and procedures • Understanding of major incident response mechanism during critical incidences • Knowledge of Humanitarian Codes of Conduct e.g. Sphere, HAP and UN Sec General statement on Sexual Exploitation • Knowledge of first aid, military doctrine and tactics, weapons and ammunition an advantage
Skills
• Proven networking and relationship building skills • Analytical and communication skills for: the analysis of context and management acceptance; the development of Standard Operating Procedures ’s and related security documentations • Demonstrable Monitoring and Evaluation skills for a dynamic security environment • Ability to assess and coordinate an effective decision making for response under pressure and at very short notice • Ability to develop and deliver security training to mixed ability groups sometimes through interpreters • Computer literate, able to use all common software packages (office Suite)
Behaviours
• Be able to understand how to relate to all levels of Plan communities and respect local customs and protocols • Able to diffuse tensions and remain calm at all times and particularly following a security incident • Cross-Culturally adept • Avoid the typical barriers that develop between local and expatriate communities and colleague through an approachable and open style that is not colored by preconceptions • Demonstrates Plans values • Encourage, motivate and guide team members to approach safety and security issues with confidence especially during crisis • Empathy • Communicate effectively across Plans management structure
How to apply:
(estimated 30% travel). Languages: Excellent command of French and English, both written and verbal.
Type of Role: 3 year fixed term contract Reports to: Country Director, Mali Salary: US $42000 - $52000 per annum plus full expat benefits
Closing Date: Friday 15 February, 2013.
This is an accompanied position and a full relocation package will be available
How to Apply:
To apply for this role please visit our website and submit your application: http://plan-international.org/about-plan/jobs
Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.
Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.