Location: Somalia
Closing date: 28 Feb 2017
We are currently undertaking two projects with the Australian and Swedish Embassies in Nairobi that require frequent travel to Mogadishu. Both projects also include a focus on improving the safety and security of legal aid providers operating within Somalia.
We are now looking for a Mogadishu-based security expert with expertise in the security situation in Somalia and best practices in operating in hostile environments for international NGOs and national partners. The position will consist of ten full days of work, as well as ad hoc advice provided on a monthly basis for 12 months.
Job Summary
The Security Advisor will be responsible for reviewing the security protocols adopted by organization and developed by the organization for its national partners, conducting trainings for national partners on the implementation of the protocol and providing security risk management and safety advice/support to the Executive Director and Nairobi staff for organization visits to Somalia on an ad hoc basis.
Functions/Key Results Expected
Reviewing security protocols: 6 days
Responsibilities:
a. Reviewing the security protocol drafted by organization for its own office and for its international partners. These protocols are very similar with slight differences.
b. Suggesting changes to security protocols;
c. Re-drafting sections of security protocols where necessary.
Conducting security training: 4 days
Responsibilities:
a. Preparing and conducting a training on the implementation of the security protocol with Somali Legal Aid Providers in Mogadishu International Airport.
Ad hoc advice and emergency response: monthly basis for 12 months
Responsibilities:
a. To be the first point of call for staff if they are in a crisis situation and to organise for the staff to be moved to safety;
b. To escalate matters to the Executive Director in cases of crisis or emergency;
c. Maintaining a good understanding of the Somalia threat environment and all risks relevant to business operations.
d. Conducting pre-visit risk assessments and security advisory planning support for organization trips.
e. Liaison with all relevant security agencies to ensure situational awareness. These will include Somali security forces, diplomatic missions, private security companies and informal security networks.
f. Maintaining close liaison with staff during visits through face to face meetings, mobile, SMS and Skype communications. During visits he will ensure that;
(1) Threat reports are disseminated as quickly as possible.
(2) Appropriate risk mitigation measures are recommended to counter emerging threats.
(3) During ongoing major security incidents, he will ensure that staff are kept updated on a regular basis.
g. To work closely with staff to ensure that risk and safety standard operating procedures (SOPs) are implemented.
h. The handling of incidents and emergency response as per SOPs to ensure that staff are kept safe during times of crisis.
i. Liaison with Somalia based service providers for transport, accommodation, close protection and logistics.
Journey Management
Organization staff will endeavor as much as possible to ensure that visits to Somalia are planned with sufficient notice not only to ensure that travel and accommodation can be booked but also risk assessments made. This is particularly important where staff are travelling from safe locations such as MIA. In consultation with organization the Security Advisor will recommend a journey management system and provide training/guidance as required.
Skills and Qualifications Required:
Security expert with at least 10 years experience in hostile environments;
At least 2 years experience in Somalia with knowledge and experience of Somali culture and context;
Strong relationships with key security actors and stakeholders in Somalia;
Experience in running security trainings with NGOs;
Excellent written and oral English, research and drafting skills, organizational and analytical skills;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work on own and take initiative;
Ability to be flexible and meet deadlines;
Ability to manage relationships at all levels, possess excellent negotiation and communication skills.
HOW TO APPLY:
Email: xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.com
Closing date: 28 Feb 2017
We are currently undertaking two projects with the Australian and Swedish Embassies in Nairobi that require frequent travel to Mogadishu. Both projects also include a focus on improving the safety and security of legal aid providers operating within Somalia.
We are now looking for a Mogadishu-based security expert with expertise in the security situation in Somalia and best practices in operating in hostile environments for international NGOs and national partners. The position will consist of ten full days of work, as well as ad hoc advice provided on a monthly basis for 12 months.
Job Summary
The Security Advisor will be responsible for reviewing the security protocols adopted by organization and developed by the organization for its national partners, conducting trainings for national partners on the implementation of the protocol and providing security risk management and safety advice/support to the Executive Director and Nairobi staff for organization visits to Somalia on an ad hoc basis.
Functions/Key Results Expected
Reviewing security protocols: 6 days
Responsibilities:
a. Reviewing the security protocol drafted by organization for its own office and for its international partners. These protocols are very similar with slight differences.
b. Suggesting changes to security protocols;
c. Re-drafting sections of security protocols where necessary.
Conducting security training: 4 days
Responsibilities:
a. Preparing and conducting a training on the implementation of the security protocol with Somali Legal Aid Providers in Mogadishu International Airport.
Ad hoc advice and emergency response: monthly basis for 12 months
Responsibilities:
a. To be the first point of call for staff if they are in a crisis situation and to organise for the staff to be moved to safety;
b. To escalate matters to the Executive Director in cases of crisis or emergency;
c. Maintaining a good understanding of the Somalia threat environment and all risks relevant to business operations.
d. Conducting pre-visit risk assessments and security advisory planning support for organization trips.
e. Liaison with all relevant security agencies to ensure situational awareness. These will include Somali security forces, diplomatic missions, private security companies and informal security networks.
f. Maintaining close liaison with staff during visits through face to face meetings, mobile, SMS and Skype communications. During visits he will ensure that;
(1) Threat reports are disseminated as quickly as possible.
(2) Appropriate risk mitigation measures are recommended to counter emerging threats.
(3) During ongoing major security incidents, he will ensure that staff are kept updated on a regular basis.
g. To work closely with staff to ensure that risk and safety standard operating procedures (SOPs) are implemented.
h. The handling of incidents and emergency response as per SOPs to ensure that staff are kept safe during times of crisis.
i. Liaison with Somalia based service providers for transport, accommodation, close protection and logistics.
Journey Management
Organization staff will endeavor as much as possible to ensure that visits to Somalia are planned with sufficient notice not only to ensure that travel and accommodation can be booked but also risk assessments made. This is particularly important where staff are travelling from safe locations such as MIA. In consultation with organization the Security Advisor will recommend a journey management system and provide training/guidance as required.
Skills and Qualifications Required:
Security expert with at least 10 years experience in hostile environments;
At least 2 years experience in Somalia with knowledge and experience of Somali culture and context;
Strong relationships with key security actors and stakeholders in Somalia;
Experience in running security trainings with NGOs;
Excellent written and oral English, research and drafting skills, organizational and analytical skills;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work on own and take initiative;
Ability to be flexible and meet deadlines;
Ability to manage relationships at all levels, possess excellent negotiation and communication skills.
HOW TO APPLY:
Email: xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.com
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