Employer. Samaritan's Purse
Location: South Sudan
Closing date: 15 Sep 2014
A mobile team is a quick and flexible approach to reaching vulnerable populations in the shortest time possible. The Security Officer will be part of the team who will spend on average two weeks at a time in a location to conduct planned activities. The fluidity of the crisis situation in South Sudan and the changes in conditions due to weather means that there are numerous locations in need of urgent food assistance. The creation of emergency mobile teams will ensure that food assistance is delivered to remote areas that would otherwise remain unreachable. This position will be part of a revolving
team traveling to different locations to deliver timely and quality food distribution/assistance services in hard to reach areas with specific emphasis on Unity state and other areas as need may demand/drive.
The Security Officer will be responsible for the day to day security operations within the mobile team locations and areas of operation and work in close collaboration with WFP and UNDSS. The areas of responsibility would include incident reporting, Mobile teams Base security, daily security information updating and disseminating. The Security Officer would be the liaison between the Security Program and all other departments in relation to Security requirements set out in the Security Field Operating Guide. The Security Coordinator would also be utilized to assist in the review of security standards and reported incidents.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the mobile team schedule in relation to security clearance in close collaboration with WFP and UNDSS.
Initiate investigations as required.
Compile and distribute the daily Security/Weather/Airstrip status report as per the WFP mobile team schedule.
Gather intelligence on the all scheduled mobile team operation areas and share with the team leader for informed decision making.
Respond to any security issues with regarding mobile team operation areas.
Initiate, follow-up, and complete any occurrence report or incident report.
Provide training to the mobile team on key security emergency survival skills as identified during the program.
Assist the Team leader with intake, review and dissemination of Security information.
Maintenance of required contact information and International Field Staff and Relocateable Staff Lists.
Maintain security/safety standards and equipment for all mobile teamfacilities.
Proactive information gathering and analysis.
Support Mobile team with food distribution and all related preparations and activities while in the field.
Support team in identifying accommodation facilities and source local security support for the team during the day and night.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of 3 years of experience working in Security or Safety, preferably with an INGO, Military or Law Enforcement Agency.
One year of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.
Previous experience working overseas, particularly in Africa with field level management experience.
Possesses strong organizational skills.
Basic knowledge of HF radio communications, SAT Phones, Codan and Cell phone burst messaging.
Possesses strong communication skills, written and verbal.
History of working effectively and respectfully with host country government, INGOs and U.N. agencies.
Experienced in cross-cultural team leadership.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
Ability to operate for extended periods in very austere conditions.
Ability to coordinate activities with local involvement and establish working relationships with other NGOs.
Demonstrated ability and desire to train and build capacity of national staff.
Previous working experience in Sudan and other African countries is strongly preferred.
Arabic language skills preferred.
Knowledge of computer systems and its applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
6 month contract with the potential for renewal.
This is an unaccompanied assignment.
How to apply:
To apply, please visit our website at http://careers.samaritanspurse.org/security-officer-unity-state/job/4783149 and click "Apply Online" at the bottom of the page.
Location: South Sudan
Closing date: 15 Sep 2014
A mobile team is a quick and flexible approach to reaching vulnerable populations in the shortest time possible. The Security Officer will be part of the team who will spend on average two weeks at a time in a location to conduct planned activities. The fluidity of the crisis situation in South Sudan and the changes in conditions due to weather means that there are numerous locations in need of urgent food assistance. The creation of emergency mobile teams will ensure that food assistance is delivered to remote areas that would otherwise remain unreachable. This position will be part of a revolving
team traveling to different locations to deliver timely and quality food distribution/assistance services in hard to reach areas with specific emphasis on Unity state and other areas as need may demand/drive.
The Security Officer will be responsible for the day to day security operations within the mobile team locations and areas of operation and work in close collaboration with WFP and UNDSS. The areas of responsibility would include incident reporting, Mobile teams Base security, daily security information updating and disseminating. The Security Officer would be the liaison between the Security Program and all other departments in relation to Security requirements set out in the Security Field Operating Guide. The Security Coordinator would also be utilized to assist in the review of security standards and reported incidents.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the mobile team schedule in relation to security clearance in close collaboration with WFP and UNDSS.
Initiate investigations as required.
Compile and distribute the daily Security/Weather/Airstrip status report as per the WFP mobile team schedule.
Gather intelligence on the all scheduled mobile team operation areas and share with the team leader for informed decision making.
Respond to any security issues with regarding mobile team operation areas.
Initiate, follow-up, and complete any occurrence report or incident report.
Provide training to the mobile team on key security emergency survival skills as identified during the program.
Assist the Team leader with intake, review and dissemination of Security information.
Maintenance of required contact information and International Field Staff and Relocateable Staff Lists.
Maintain security/safety standards and equipment for all mobile teamfacilities.
Proactive information gathering and analysis.
Support Mobile team with food distribution and all related preparations and activities while in the field.
Support team in identifying accommodation facilities and source local security support for the team during the day and night.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of 3 years of experience working in Security or Safety, preferably with an INGO, Military or Law Enforcement Agency.
One year of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.
Previous experience working overseas, particularly in Africa with field level management experience.
Possesses strong organizational skills.
Basic knowledge of HF radio communications, SAT Phones, Codan and Cell phone burst messaging.
Possesses strong communication skills, written and verbal.
History of working effectively and respectfully with host country government, INGOs and U.N. agencies.
Experienced in cross-cultural team leadership.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
Ability to operate for extended periods in very austere conditions.
Ability to coordinate activities with local involvement and establish working relationships with other NGOs.
Demonstrated ability and desire to train and build capacity of national staff.
Previous working experience in Sudan and other African countries is strongly preferred.
Arabic language skills preferred.
Knowledge of computer systems and its applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
6 month contract with the potential for renewal.
This is an unaccompanied assignment.
How to apply:
To apply, please visit our website at http://careers.samaritanspurse.org/security-officer-unity-state/job/4783149 and click "Apply Online" at the bottom of the page.