Employer: Oxfam Novib
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
Applications Close: 14 May 2014
Period: 1 year, with intention of extension
40 hours/week, Unaccompanied Posting
Objective of the position
Ensure that the Oxfam country security strategy is developed, implemented, monitored and reviewed on a regular basis; consistent with Oxfam policies, standards and requirements in order to promote safety and security for Oxfam staff, partners and program participants.
Main tasks
Analysis
Ongoing analysis of the context and developments in relation to the security situation;
Develop and maintain up-to-date context analysis and risk assessments;
Develop and maintain an effective incident reporting system and train others in its use;
Maintain close contacts with all relevant stakeholders to develop a network and build relationships with key actors, including NGOs, INSO, UN and governement agencies, to ensure gathering of reliable security information;
Undertake regular and ad hoc security assessment missions as necessary, in order to gather information and to analyse the overall security situation in existing and potential areas of intervention.
Security system
Lead the development and regular review of a security management system, which includes a security management plan (SMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Contingency Plans (CPs);
Advise and support the Country Director (CD) with regard to implementing the security management system;
Ensure the security management system is in line with existing Oxfam security policy, protocol and approach and the changing needs as dictated by the Afghan context;
Support the Country Director and other senior staff to manage security incidents and mitigate against security risks;
Provide crisis management support to the managers senior management for incident response, reporting and analysis;
Ensure that the supporting departments (HR, Administration and Logistics) have in place an appropriate system to facilitate good security management.
Security awareness
Ensure that staff have the security skills and awareness that they need to be effective, by providing appropriate learning and development opportunities, including delivering training;
Ensure that all staff and visitors receive appropriate briefings on arrival and as required if circumstances change;
Ensure that an appropriate system is in place to provide security information to travellers in advance of their departure.
Qualifications
More information and application procedure
For more information (including benefits and salary) please visit the Oxfam Novib Vacancy Page.
To apply, send your application in English in writing, including a motivation letter and curriculum vitae and mentioning reference number (5-6336) to jobs@oxfamnovib.nl to the attention of Louise Karso, Recruiter, before May 15, 2014. Information regarding the procedure can be obtained by Stijn Sas, International HR Advisor (Stijn.Sas@oxfamnovib.nl).
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
Applications Close: 14 May 2014
Period: 1 year, with intention of extension
40 hours/week, Unaccompanied Posting
Objective of the position
Ensure that the Oxfam country security strategy is developed, implemented, monitored and reviewed on a regular basis; consistent with Oxfam policies, standards and requirements in order to promote safety and security for Oxfam staff, partners and program participants.
Main tasks
Analysis
Ongoing analysis of the context and developments in relation to the security situation;
Develop and maintain up-to-date context analysis and risk assessments;
Develop and maintain an effective incident reporting system and train others in its use;
Maintain close contacts with all relevant stakeholders to develop a network and build relationships with key actors, including NGOs, INSO, UN and governement agencies, to ensure gathering of reliable security information;
Undertake regular and ad hoc security assessment missions as necessary, in order to gather information and to analyse the overall security situation in existing and potential areas of intervention.
Security system
Lead the development and regular review of a security management system, which includes a security management plan (SMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Contingency Plans (CPs);
Advise and support the Country Director (CD) with regard to implementing the security management system;
Ensure the security management system is in line with existing Oxfam security policy, protocol and approach and the changing needs as dictated by the Afghan context;
Support the Country Director and other senior staff to manage security incidents and mitigate against security risks;
Provide crisis management support to the managers senior management for incident response, reporting and analysis;
Ensure that the supporting departments (HR, Administration and Logistics) have in place an appropriate system to facilitate good security management.
Security awareness
Ensure that staff have the security skills and awareness that they need to be effective, by providing appropriate learning and development opportunities, including delivering training;
Ensure that all staff and visitors receive appropriate briefings on arrival and as required if circumstances change;
Ensure that an appropriate system is in place to provide security information to travellers in advance of their departure.
Qualifications
- have knowledge of and working experience concerning security-issues in fragile countries;
- have experience of working in a security high risk environment and experience with leading on security issues;
- have experience with security issues related to civil society and INGOs;
- have the ability to network and to gather information relevant for security;
- have the ability to deal professionally with crisis situations;
- have the ability to be adaptable and flexible and prepared to travel to and work in crisis regions;
- are a team player and team builder in a multi-cultural setting; ability to stimulate and coordinate team work;
- have demonstrable high-level communication skills and proficiency (in writing and narrative) in English.
More information and application procedure
For more information (including benefits and salary) please visit the Oxfam Novib Vacancy Page.
To apply, send your application in English in writing, including a motivation letter and curriculum vitae and mentioning reference number (5-6336) to jobs@oxfamnovib.nl to the attention of Louise Karso, Recruiter, before May 15, 2014. Information regarding the procedure can be obtained by Stijn Sas, International HR Advisor (Stijn.Sas@oxfamnovib.nl).