Employer: Swedish Committee for Afghanistan
Closing date: 12 May 2013
Swedish Committee for Afghanistan is looking for Senior Advisor, security & risk management Posted at Kabul Management Office, Kabul, Afghanistan
SCA in Afghanistan SCA has been working in Afghanistan since 1982 and is presently managing development programmes in four sectors – Health, Education, Disability and Rural Development with a total
annual budget of roughly USD 40 million. The total number of staff is more than 5 000 of whom 15 are non-Afghans. The SCA presence in Afghanistan consists of the Kabul Management Office (KMO), five Project Offices and four Field Offices. Since the fall of the Taliban in 2001, SCA has undertaken a change process moving from a primarily humanitarian service delivery approach towards more of a developmental role, putting increasing emphasis on capacity development, rights-based programming and outcome orientation. The mission of SCA is to empower individuals, communities and local organizations, primarily in rural areas and with particular focus on women, girls, boys and vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities, so that they may participate fully in society and influence their own development.
Security Unit The security unit, reporting to the Country Director, consists of the expatriate Senior Advisor (security & risk management) and two Security Experts (Afghan nationals). The unit coordinates the Security Focal Points at the ten offices in close cooperation with SCA Program Units. SCA future security structure will be assessed during 2013, linked to the current work with the SCA Strategic Plan (2014-2017).
Scope of work The Senior Advisor (security & risk management) reports to the Country Director and is based in Kabul, but is expected to conduct regular field visits and on-the-job trainings at the Project/Field Offices of SCA. S/he will lead the Security Management Team of the Kabul office and monitor the teams of the other nine offices. The position entails an overall operational responsibility of SCAs security management and security information systems, and continuous development of SCA´s security systems, plans, Standard Operational Procedures as well as awareness and in-house capacity at facilities in Kabul and in field. Some of these aspects were elaborated on in the recommendations of a recently carried out conflict analysis. The Senior Advisor will ensure that SCA maintains strong capacity to respond to different kinds of threats that emerge from the insecure environment, including possible escalation of violence throughout the so called “transition period” (2011- 2014) and thereafter.
Entry Requirements Qualifications
- Academic degree, preferably within security management - At least five years experience in handling information and data in the field of security management and risk assessment, including conflict sensitive programming of development cooperation - Substantial experience from humanitarian/development agencies with large field operations - Track record of designing and conducting security orientation and “do-no-harm” trainings, as well as security protocols and guidelines for NGO operations - Sound knowledge of humanitarian principles of impartiality and neutrality as outlined in the Humanitarian Charter and the International Red Cross Code of Conduct. - Substantial experience of work in conflict zones - Fluency in English.
Assets - Insight into dynamics of conflicts in Afghanistan - Knowledge of Dari and/or Pashtu
Responsibilities - Monitor and coordinate the long-term implementation of the recommendations of the conflict analysis, including designing training packages and ensuring their implementation. - Strengthen SCA senior managements’ understanding of implications of the transition process and the development in Afghanistan. This includes producing analyses of data and field findings, with emphasis on areas with programmatic and operational implications. - Provide support and hands-on advice to programme units in order to strengthen SCAs acceptance in Afghanistan.
- Ensure continuous development and implementation of SCA security plans and manuals. - Ensure regular awareness and security training for national and international staff in Afghanistan. - Strengthen the emergency preparedness of the SCA crisis teams in Kabul and Stockholm. - Security coordination of expatriate staff exposed to threats that require specific responses from the employer. This includes continuous management of a security regime, as well as ensuring adequate levels of preparedness for emergencies, hibernation and evacuation. - Strong networking and liaising with likeminded organisations and other actors currently working in Afghanistan, aiming at strengthened information sharing, mutual learning and enhanced acceptance of our work and our presence.
Application information Contract period: 2 years contract with an initial 6 months probationary period Conditions: Non family posting. SCA offers competitive salary, free housing, insurances and other benefits. Duties to begin: July 2013 Last date for application: 12 May 2013 Send a 1-page letter explaining why you are interested in and suited for this position and your CV (no more than 2 pages) in English. Apply from www.sak.se(Lediga jobb) or www.swedishcommittee.org (Vacancies)
How to apply:
Send a 1-page letter explaining why you are interested in and suited for this position and your CV (no more than 2 pages) in English. Apply from www.sak.se (Lediga jobb) or www.swedishcommittee.org (Vacancies)
http://www.sak.se/om-sak/lediga-jobb/tjanster-i-sverige?aguid=EE3FFDD138...
Closing date: 12 May 2013
Swedish Committee for Afghanistan is looking for Senior Advisor, security & risk management Posted at Kabul Management Office, Kabul, Afghanistan
SCA in Afghanistan SCA has been working in Afghanistan since 1982 and is presently managing development programmes in four sectors – Health, Education, Disability and Rural Development with a total
annual budget of roughly USD 40 million. The total number of staff is more than 5 000 of whom 15 are non-Afghans. The SCA presence in Afghanistan consists of the Kabul Management Office (KMO), five Project Offices and four Field Offices. Since the fall of the Taliban in 2001, SCA has undertaken a change process moving from a primarily humanitarian service delivery approach towards more of a developmental role, putting increasing emphasis on capacity development, rights-based programming and outcome orientation. The mission of SCA is to empower individuals, communities and local organizations, primarily in rural areas and with particular focus on women, girls, boys and vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities, so that they may participate fully in society and influence their own development.
Security Unit The security unit, reporting to the Country Director, consists of the expatriate Senior Advisor (security & risk management) and two Security Experts (Afghan nationals). The unit coordinates the Security Focal Points at the ten offices in close cooperation with SCA Program Units. SCA future security structure will be assessed during 2013, linked to the current work with the SCA Strategic Plan (2014-2017).
Scope of work The Senior Advisor (security & risk management) reports to the Country Director and is based in Kabul, but is expected to conduct regular field visits and on-the-job trainings at the Project/Field Offices of SCA. S/he will lead the Security Management Team of the Kabul office and monitor the teams of the other nine offices. The position entails an overall operational responsibility of SCAs security management and security information systems, and continuous development of SCA´s security systems, plans, Standard Operational Procedures as well as awareness and in-house capacity at facilities in Kabul and in field. Some of these aspects were elaborated on in the recommendations of a recently carried out conflict analysis. The Senior Advisor will ensure that SCA maintains strong capacity to respond to different kinds of threats that emerge from the insecure environment, including possible escalation of violence throughout the so called “transition period” (2011- 2014) and thereafter.
Entry Requirements Qualifications
- Academic degree, preferably within security management - At least five years experience in handling information and data in the field of security management and risk assessment, including conflict sensitive programming of development cooperation - Substantial experience from humanitarian/development agencies with large field operations - Track record of designing and conducting security orientation and “do-no-harm” trainings, as well as security protocols and guidelines for NGO operations - Sound knowledge of humanitarian principles of impartiality and neutrality as outlined in the Humanitarian Charter and the International Red Cross Code of Conduct. - Substantial experience of work in conflict zones - Fluency in English.
Assets - Insight into dynamics of conflicts in Afghanistan - Knowledge of Dari and/or Pashtu
Responsibilities - Monitor and coordinate the long-term implementation of the recommendations of the conflict analysis, including designing training packages and ensuring their implementation. - Strengthen SCA senior managements’ understanding of implications of the transition process and the development in Afghanistan. This includes producing analyses of data and field findings, with emphasis on areas with programmatic and operational implications. - Provide support and hands-on advice to programme units in order to strengthen SCAs acceptance in Afghanistan.
- Ensure continuous development and implementation of SCA security plans and manuals. - Ensure regular awareness and security training for national and international staff in Afghanistan. - Strengthen the emergency preparedness of the SCA crisis teams in Kabul and Stockholm. - Security coordination of expatriate staff exposed to threats that require specific responses from the employer. This includes continuous management of a security regime, as well as ensuring adequate levels of preparedness for emergencies, hibernation and evacuation. - Strong networking and liaising with likeminded organisations and other actors currently working in Afghanistan, aiming at strengthened information sharing, mutual learning and enhanced acceptance of our work and our presence.
Application information Contract period: 2 years contract with an initial 6 months probationary period Conditions: Non family posting. SCA offers competitive salary, free housing, insurances and other benefits. Duties to begin: July 2013 Last date for application: 12 May 2013 Send a 1-page letter explaining why you are interested in and suited for this position and your CV (no more than 2 pages) in English. Apply from www.sak.se(Lediga jobb) or www.swedishcommittee.org (Vacancies)
How to apply:
Send a 1-page letter explaining why you are interested in and suited for this position and your CV (no more than 2 pages) in English. Apply from www.sak.se (Lediga jobb) or www.swedishcommittee.org (Vacancies)
http://www.sak.se/om-sak/lediga-jobb/tjanster-i-sverige?aguid=EE3FFDD138...