Employer: ACTED
Location: Western and Central Africa
Position profile
Under the direct supervision of the Country Director, key responsibilities include:
- 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.
Position profile
Under the direct supervision of the Country Director, key responsibilities include:
- 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
Submission of applicationsPlease send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org with the job offer reference as object of your email.
Ref : CSM/ACTED/SA
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