Employer:The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Location: Kuala Lumpur MalaysiaVacancy No:IFRC01769
Closing date (Geneva time zone):03-10-2017
Job Purpose
The main purpose of this role is to provide information and advice on safety and security matters to IFRC and PNS personnel in Malaysia. There will also be some focus on assisting the Asia Pacific Regional Security Coordinator with providing effective Security support to IFRC and PNS personnel and operations in the wider Asia Pacific region.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor
• Monitor the general security environment and keep the Regional Security Coordinator (RSC) informed of developments, major incidents and events in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain effective local (Malaysia) liaison networks with ICRC, UN, INGOs, NGOs, local authorities and other stakeholders in matters related to security and information sharing.
• Consult with and assist AP Regional Security Coordinator to address national security situations.
• Prepare timely security advisories for IFRC and PNS staff in Malaysia on incidents, events or issues of concern.
• Monitor compliance with mandatory IFRC trainings (e-learning programs) in Malaysia.
• Ensure all Malaysia field movements are monitored; vehicles and staff are equipped with appropriate communication equipment (Satellite phones or VHF radios in areas where mobile phone coverage is limited or prone to disruptions)
Risk Management
• Report any internal/external security related incident to the RSC and Security Unit, Geneva immediately.
• Adjust security documents accordingly (if necessary) following a security incident.
• Monitor IFRC security incident reporting, record incidents in relevant data bases, and support the RSC in addressing security incidents.
• Conduct contingency plan drills and ensure that risk mitigation measures are up to date and relevant. Update and revise the Malaysia Country Security Plan as required.
• Conduct minimum security requirements assessments on potential IFRC/PNS work and residential sites in Malaysia, and ensure that actions are taken to implement and maintain the required standards.
Support
• Provide country specific security briefings and debriefings to IFRC/PNS delegates, visitors national staff and consultants arriving in country or joining the country office.
• Provide security briefings to staff leaving for Field missions when necessary.
• Provide assistance to IFRC/PNS personnel on security matters in cases of emergency and in times of an ongoing security incident situation.
• Maintain good working relationships with PNS staff, ICRC, MRCS, and with government authorities
Administration
• Maintain good working relationship and regular liaison with the contracted Security Services Provider to ensure quality of Guarding service and bring any issues of concern to the attention of the provider’s management.
• Train security guards in relation to post orders, fire extinguishers and other standard safety equipment.
General
• Together with AP Regional Security Coordinator, work towards enhancing the awareness and the culture of safety and security, skills and abilities of IFRC/PNS personnel.
• Ensure that the integrity of the Federation is taken into account in all aspects of operations conducted, by advocating that security be an integral component of all program planning.
• Discuss issues relating to acceptable cultural behavior highlighting the fundamental principles of IFRC.
• Other tasks as may be assigned by the IFRC AP Regional Security Coordinator from time to time.
Education
A relevant security management related qualification
Experience
Minimum 3 years’ working experience in a humanitarian organization - Required
First-hand experience with IFRC security management system - Preferred
Training and/or human resources management experience - Preferred
In-country contextual understanding and operational experience - Required
Experience working with the military, security agencies and law enforcement agencies - Required
Knowledge, skills and languages
Good communication skills - Required
Good analytical skills in political, socio-economics and security areas - Required
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment - Required
Good stress management skills - Required
Self-supporting in computers [Microsoft Office, database, e-mail (Outlook) etc.] - Required
Valid Malaysian/International driving license (Light vehicles) - Required
Experience driving 4x4 vehicles - Preferred
Fluent in spoken and written English
Competencies and values
Communications
Collaboration and Team Work
Judgment & Decision Making
NS and Customer Relations
Creativity and Innovation
Building Trust
Comments
This is a national staff position open to Malaysian nationals and others who are legally eligible to work in Malaysia. Candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in Malaysia.
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Closing date (Geneva time zone):03-10-2017
Job Purpose
The main purpose of this role is to provide information and advice on safety and security matters to IFRC and PNS personnel in Malaysia. There will also be some focus on assisting the Asia Pacific Regional Security Coordinator with providing effective Security support to IFRC and PNS personnel and operations in the wider Asia Pacific region.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor
• Monitor the general security environment and keep the Regional Security Coordinator (RSC) informed of developments, major incidents and events in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain effective local (Malaysia) liaison networks with ICRC, UN, INGOs, NGOs, local authorities and other stakeholders in matters related to security and information sharing.
• Consult with and assist AP Regional Security Coordinator to address national security situations.
• Prepare timely security advisories for IFRC and PNS staff in Malaysia on incidents, events or issues of concern.
• Monitor compliance with mandatory IFRC trainings (e-learning programs) in Malaysia.
• Ensure all Malaysia field movements are monitored; vehicles and staff are equipped with appropriate communication equipment (Satellite phones or VHF radios in areas where mobile phone coverage is limited or prone to disruptions)
Risk Management
• Report any internal/external security related incident to the RSC and Security Unit, Geneva immediately.
• Adjust security documents accordingly (if necessary) following a security incident.
• Monitor IFRC security incident reporting, record incidents in relevant data bases, and support the RSC in addressing security incidents.
• Conduct contingency plan drills and ensure that risk mitigation measures are up to date and relevant. Update and revise the Malaysia Country Security Plan as required.
• Conduct minimum security requirements assessments on potential IFRC/PNS work and residential sites in Malaysia, and ensure that actions are taken to implement and maintain the required standards.
Support
• Provide country specific security briefings and debriefings to IFRC/PNS delegates, visitors national staff and consultants arriving in country or joining the country office.
• Provide security briefings to staff leaving for Field missions when necessary.
• Provide assistance to IFRC/PNS personnel on security matters in cases of emergency and in times of an ongoing security incident situation.
• Maintain good working relationships with PNS staff, ICRC, MRCS, and with government authorities
Administration
• Maintain good working relationship and regular liaison with the contracted Security Services Provider to ensure quality of Guarding service and bring any issues of concern to the attention of the provider’s management.
• Train security guards in relation to post orders, fire extinguishers and other standard safety equipment.
General
• Together with AP Regional Security Coordinator, work towards enhancing the awareness and the culture of safety and security, skills and abilities of IFRC/PNS personnel.
• Ensure that the integrity of the Federation is taken into account in all aspects of operations conducted, by advocating that security be an integral component of all program planning.
• Discuss issues relating to acceptable cultural behavior highlighting the fundamental principles of IFRC.
• Other tasks as may be assigned by the IFRC AP Regional Security Coordinator from time to time.
Education
A relevant security management related qualification
Experience
Minimum 3 years’ working experience in a humanitarian organization - Required
First-hand experience with IFRC security management system - Preferred
Training and/or human resources management experience - Preferred
In-country contextual understanding and operational experience - Required
Experience working with the military, security agencies and law enforcement agencies - Required
Knowledge, skills and languages
Good communication skills - Required
Good analytical skills in political, socio-economics and security areas - Required
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment - Required
Good stress management skills - Required
Self-supporting in computers [Microsoft Office, database, e-mail (Outlook) etc.] - Required
Valid Malaysian/International driving license (Light vehicles) - Required
Experience driving 4x4 vehicles - Preferred
Fluent in spoken and written English
Competencies and values
Communications
Collaboration and Team Work
Judgment & Decision Making
NS and Customer Relations
Creativity and Innovation
Building Trust
Comments
This is a national staff position open to Malaysian nationals and others who are legally eligible to work in Malaysia. Candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in Malaysia.
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