Oct 21, 2014

Security Advisor – South Sudan

Employer: ACTED
Location: South Sudan
Contract duration: 6 month
Starting date: ASAP

Under the direct supervision of the Country Director

Position Profile

  • Serve as security focal point
  • Ensure all new staff are accurately briefed on security procedures;
  • Provide all staff with regular security briefings and updates and ensure that all staff follow security procedures;
  • Ensure that ACTED’s security management plans are relevant and constantly updated as appropriate and that all staff know their roles and responsibilities;
  • Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs and other external actors to gain security information and analysis in the region;
  • Conduct regular security and risk assessments for all operational areas
  • Write regular security management reports with situational analysis and recommendations;
  • Ensure that field communications needs are met and that staff are trained in the use of radios and other communications equipment as necessary.

Qualifications:

  • At least 2-3 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East;
  • Extensive experience in security management and procedures;
  • Demonstrated communication and organizational skills;
  • Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff
  • Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;
  • Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;
  • Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions;
  • Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
  • Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English
  • Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience highly desirable.

Conditions:

Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
Additional monthly living allowance
Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)
Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package

How to apply:

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org to view this job on acted’s site go to http://www.acted.org/en/security-advisor-south-soudan