Employer: Internews
Location: Juba, South Sudan
GENERAL FUNCTION:
The Country Risk Manager will report directly to the Chief of Party and work closely with Internews' HQ Senior Director of Operational Security They will be responsible for directly overseeing all security related matters for Internews' operations in South Sudan. They are responsible for security assessments, planning and training as needed for local and expatriate staff. This position will be part of a standard rotational role and be supported by another dedicated security professional while on leaves.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Risk Awareness and Information Gathering
Attends security meetings and connects with security community, including at UNISFA, NGO Forum, UN agencies and others as needed
Establishes a security support network, phone tree system (communications) and additional (as needed) security protocols
Monitors the security situation in South Sudan, with a specific focus on Juba, and advises Chief of Party, and expatriate staff accordingly
Monitors security situation in all field sites
Risk Management and Training
Provides security and risk assessments as required
Provides risk advice to COP and staff at large
Provides driving skills training for drivers
Provides high risk environment awareness training for all staff on general security procedures
Supports security for all Internews South Sudan projects
Support in first aid when required
Safety and Security Policy and Procedure Development
Develop and update the Country Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and medical response plans
Update the South Sudan Crisis Management Team documents
Develop and update the Liberty Policy
Develop and update all field site safety and security standard operating procedures
Ensure all plans are revised and up to date
Tracking and Accountability
Advise Chief of Party and Senior Director of Operational Security on appropriate expat staff numbers in country given the current high threat environment
Ensure In-country staff are tracked and accounted for and communicated to COP and HQ Security
Conduct satellite phone checks on a regular basis
Conduct radio checks on a regular basis
Conduct hibernation kit checks on a regular basis
Maintain the emergency WhatsApp communications group and carry out routine testing
Reporting
Provide daily security reports to expatriate staff
Provide weekly security reports to the COP and Senior Director of Operational Security
Provide monthly and quarterly security reports to the M&E department
Issue security advisories in the event of a critical security situation
Submit security incident reports when required
Briefings
Develop and update the pre-travel security advisory document
Provide a pre-travel skype security brief for all incoming staff, consultants, visitors, etc.
Collect new staff from the airport
Provide a security orientation of the accommodations compound
Provide a country risk briefing for all incoming staff, and monitor compliance to security protocols
Provide updates to HQ Security on staff arrival and status
Fleet Management
Oversight and mentoring of the fleet supervisors
Oversight on mechanical consultant
Ensure the fleet is in a good state of functionality and the schedule works efficiently
Routine verification of first aid kits and critical supplies being available in fleet vehicles
Service Provider Interface
Liaise with Residence/Office Security company for site security provision
Liaise with mechanic garage for vehicle maintenance
Liaise with Vehicle tracking and fuel tracking service provider
Performs other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in security/risk management role or other related field, preferably operating in hostile environments, active and post conflict nations outside of any military experience
Experience operating in Africa, specifically South Sudan preferred
Experience training local employees / expatriates in hostile environments (HEAT), physical and operational security tactics
Excellent writing and communications skills
Previous managerial experience preferred
Experience working with international development / humanitarian organizations preferred
Previous law enforcement and/or military experience preferred
Existing relationships with the UN, international Embassies and other INGOs preferred
Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values
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Location: Juba, South Sudan
GENERAL FUNCTION:
The Country Risk Manager will report directly to the Chief of Party and work closely with Internews' HQ Senior Director of Operational Security They will be responsible for directly overseeing all security related matters for Internews' operations in South Sudan. They are responsible for security assessments, planning and training as needed for local and expatriate staff. This position will be part of a standard rotational role and be supported by another dedicated security professional while on leaves.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Risk Awareness and Information Gathering
Attends security meetings and connects with security community, including at UNISFA, NGO Forum, UN agencies and others as needed
Establishes a security support network, phone tree system (communications) and additional (as needed) security protocols
Monitors the security situation in South Sudan, with a specific focus on Juba, and advises Chief of Party, and expatriate staff accordingly
Monitors security situation in all field sites
Risk Management and Training
Provides security and risk assessments as required
Provides risk advice to COP and staff at large
Provides driving skills training for drivers
Provides high risk environment awareness training for all staff on general security procedures
Supports security for all Internews South Sudan projects
Support in first aid when required
Safety and Security Policy and Procedure Development
Develop and update the Country Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and medical response plans
Update the South Sudan Crisis Management Team documents
Develop and update the Liberty Policy
Develop and update all field site safety and security standard operating procedures
Ensure all plans are revised and up to date
Tracking and Accountability
Advise Chief of Party and Senior Director of Operational Security on appropriate expat staff numbers in country given the current high threat environment
Ensure In-country staff are tracked and accounted for and communicated to COP and HQ Security
Conduct satellite phone checks on a regular basis
Conduct radio checks on a regular basis
Conduct hibernation kit checks on a regular basis
Maintain the emergency WhatsApp communications group and carry out routine testing
Reporting
Provide daily security reports to expatriate staff
Provide weekly security reports to the COP and Senior Director of Operational Security
Provide monthly and quarterly security reports to the M&E department
Issue security advisories in the event of a critical security situation
Submit security incident reports when required
Briefings
Develop and update the pre-travel security advisory document
Provide a pre-travel skype security brief for all incoming staff, consultants, visitors, etc.
Collect new staff from the airport
Provide a security orientation of the accommodations compound
Provide a country risk briefing for all incoming staff, and monitor compliance to security protocols
Provide updates to HQ Security on staff arrival and status
Fleet Management
Oversight and mentoring of the fleet supervisors
Oversight on mechanical consultant
Ensure the fleet is in a good state of functionality and the schedule works efficiently
Routine verification of first aid kits and critical supplies being available in fleet vehicles
Service Provider Interface
Liaise with Residence/Office Security company for site security provision
Liaise with mechanic garage for vehicle maintenance
Liaise with Vehicle tracking and fuel tracking service provider
Performs other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in security/risk management role or other related field, preferably operating in hostile environments, active and post conflict nations outside of any military experience
Experience operating in Africa, specifically South Sudan preferred
Experience training local employees / expatriates in hostile environments (HEAT), physical and operational security tactics
Excellent writing and communications skills
Previous managerial experience preferred
Experience working with international development / humanitarian organizations preferred
Previous law enforcement and/or military experience preferred
Existing relationships with the UN, international Embassies and other INGOs preferred
Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values
APPLY