Employer: International Rescue Committee
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
Description
Pakistan Reading Project (PRP) is a USAID funded project to improve the quality of reading in public and private schools across Pakistan, supporting at least 2.5 million additional primary school students to read at a level commensurate with standards at their grade level. This goal will be supported by the mutually-reinforcing components of teacher education and professional development (PD), systems reform, and civil society engagement. The Pakistan Reading Project is a five year project to be implemented in 67 districts of 8
provinces across Pakistan.
Job Summary:
Pakistan Reading Project seeks a Senior Security Officer in Islamabad, Pakistan for a United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded project to support Pakistani-led efforts to introduce and institutionalize improvements in reading instruction and reading assessment in grades one through five in public and private schools throughout Pakistan.
The Senior Security Officer will be responsible to support security department in Islamabad and assist PRP Security Director / Security Focal Point/ Security Manager in day to day security operations. His/her primary responsibility to track and monitor Pakistan Reading Project staff travelling in field (anywhere in Pakistan).
Specific Responsibilities:
Working closely with the Security Manager /Security Focal Point and senior field office management, the Security Officer (Islamabad) will carry out the following responsibilities:
Track all project vehicles and staff travelling in filed, data entry of every vehicle on travel (daily basis)
Compiling Hourly Mission Reports / incident reports
Record keeping of all essentials / emergency contact number and SOPs
Maintain filing / record keeping of the Security Department
Operating computer based vehicle tracking system
Emergency response / information sharing in case of any emergency
Periodic checks with all guard posts and reporting of any violation.
Monitoring CCTV inputs and generate reports and response accordingly
Monitoring (and conducting tests as needed) of alarm system and Public Address system that will be utilized to inform staff during emergencies in all project offices.
Obtaining NOC for national and international project staff.
Watching media sources and sending security updates to all project staff through SMS or email alerts following approval of supervisor.
Reporting security violations to supervisors.
Any other task assigned by Manager Security/Security Focal Point.
Education:
Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Work Experiences:
2-3 years of progressive relevant experience required preferably in INGO security management;
Excellent knowledge of the areas of operations and security environment of Pakistan
Demonstrated Skills:
Good analytical skills and stable/calm demeanor
Demonstrates capacity to work under pressure/stress
Sufficient personal character to engender a compliant security environment with international and national staffs.
Demonstrates capacity to work in a team and work in a collaborative manner with the rest of the project team.
Ability to manage third party security contracts.
Ability to handle difficult and even dangerous situations rationally and with a cool head
Language and Computer Skills:
Fluency in both written and oral English and Urdu is essential.
Ability to effectively use general office use computer programs and presentations
Excellent understanding of communication equipment usage
How to Apply
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=11953
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
Description
Pakistan Reading Project (PRP) is a USAID funded project to improve the quality of reading in public and private schools across Pakistan, supporting at least 2.5 million additional primary school students to read at a level commensurate with standards at their grade level. This goal will be supported by the mutually-reinforcing components of teacher education and professional development (PD), systems reform, and civil society engagement. The Pakistan Reading Project is a five year project to be implemented in 67 districts of 8
provinces across Pakistan.
Job Summary:
Pakistan Reading Project seeks a Senior Security Officer in Islamabad, Pakistan for a United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded project to support Pakistani-led efforts to introduce and institutionalize improvements in reading instruction and reading assessment in grades one through five in public and private schools throughout Pakistan.
The Senior Security Officer will be responsible to support security department in Islamabad and assist PRP Security Director / Security Focal Point/ Security Manager in day to day security operations. His/her primary responsibility to track and monitor Pakistan Reading Project staff travelling in field (anywhere in Pakistan).
Specific Responsibilities:
Working closely with the Security Manager /Security Focal Point and senior field office management, the Security Officer (Islamabad) will carry out the following responsibilities:
Track all project vehicles and staff travelling in filed, data entry of every vehicle on travel (daily basis)
Compiling Hourly Mission Reports / incident reports
Record keeping of all essentials / emergency contact number and SOPs
Maintain filing / record keeping of the Security Department
Operating computer based vehicle tracking system
Emergency response / information sharing in case of any emergency
Periodic checks with all guard posts and reporting of any violation.
Monitoring CCTV inputs and generate reports and response accordingly
Monitoring (and conducting tests as needed) of alarm system and Public Address system that will be utilized to inform staff during emergencies in all project offices.
Obtaining NOC for national and international project staff.
Watching media sources and sending security updates to all project staff through SMS or email alerts following approval of supervisor.
Reporting security violations to supervisors.
Any other task assigned by Manager Security/Security Focal Point.
Education:
Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Work Experiences:
2-3 years of progressive relevant experience required preferably in INGO security management;
Excellent knowledge of the areas of operations and security environment of Pakistan
Demonstrated Skills:
Good analytical skills and stable/calm demeanor
Demonstrates capacity to work under pressure/stress
Sufficient personal character to engender a compliant security environment with international and national staffs.
Demonstrates capacity to work in a team and work in a collaborative manner with the rest of the project team.
Ability to manage third party security contracts.
Ability to handle difficult and even dangerous situations rationally and with a cool head
Language and Computer Skills:
Fluency in both written and oral English and Urdu is essential.
Ability to effectively use general office use computer programs and presentations
Excellent understanding of communication equipment usage
How to Apply
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=11953