Location: Somalia
Closing date: 19 Sep 2018
General Objective
Under the leadership, guidance and supervision of the Staff and Program Security Advisor (SPSA), The Security Coordinator is mainly responsible for coordinating security operations and providing analysis of specific events, groups or situations that may have security implications for organization . In addition, the Security Coordinator will ensure that an acceptable risk management is in place to minimize the likelihood and impact of threats identified in the region.
The Security Coordinator will be responsible of coordinating safety and security issues in offices and areas of operations in South Central Somalia.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
1. Security Systems Management
Assist Staff and Program Country Advisor in developing, reviewing and ensuring effective implementation of the Safety and Security Management Plans including, CO office and sub-office/field offices levels.
Take a leading role in implementing robust risk mitigation measures across sub-offices/field offices in South Central Somalia, in coordination with the Staff and Program Security Advisor and relevant head of offices/ office managers.
Provide advices and support the Staff and Program Security Advisor, Head of Offices and Area Managers to promote community acceptance strategy in the field.
Assist the Staff and Program Security Advisor in reviewing and updating area specific security policies, plans and standard operating protocols.
Ensure the security management system is in line with existing security policy, protocol and approach.
Draft tentative budgets and ensure that adequate supply of necessary safety and security-related equipment are purchased and in place at all offices/Guest houses.
Support Staff and Program Security Advisor and head of offices in managing critical security incidents involving staff.
2. Safety and Security Risk Assessments
Undertake regular and ad hoc security assessment missions as necessary, in order to gather information and to analysis the overall security situation in existing and potential areas of intervention.
Undertake facility safety & security surveys, reviews and come up with recommendations on risk mitigation measures and plans.
Carryout periodical review and analysis of the prevailing geo-political context and developments in relation to the security situation in program areas in South Central Somalia.
Conduct comprehensive security/risk assessments in potential new program/field sites, as necessary.
Review Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) deficiency at Offices/Guest house and recommend appropriate measures to enhance physical security of the facilities.
3. Security Reporting and Communication
Collect security related information and compile security reports for the Country Staff and Programme Security Advisor (SPSA)
Prepare flash reports on incidents that may affect staff/operations in the region and give appropriate advisories
Post details of incidents affecting safety & security of staff, assets and programs on the SIMson Database.
Disseminate urgent security information/instructions to all staff via WhatsApp security forums and comns TREE/SMS Blaster when deemed necessary.
Produce comparative analysis of security incidents/trends affecting staff and program when requested.
4. Security Briefing and Staff Training
The Security Coordinator will be expected to improve staff security awareness and achieve culture of security compliance within the organization by;
Delivering General SSMP and SOP awareness trainings in the field offices.
Delivering National staff Training Solutions (NSTS) modules and Tactical Medicine Awareness (Remote First Aid).
Giving regular briefings to staff and visitors.
Giving Induction/security briefing to newly recruited staffs, visitors and consultants in close collaboration with the HR Team.
Ensuring that an appropriate system is in place to provide security information to travelers in advance of their departure (Visitors’ Welcome pack).
Ensuing review and revise security telephone tree for all locations as necessary and carry out drills at least every six months.
Monitoring breach of security and non-compliance by staff to existing security policy and report them accordingly.
5. Networking and Security Coordination Mechanisms
Actively participate in local SMT meetings and support members in sharpening their skills in risk assessments and management in the field.
Actively participate in local inter-agency security coordination meetings including, UN and INSO meetings and share significant security deliberations, minutes and action points with staff.
Maintain close contacts with all relevant stakeholders to develop a network of peers and build relationships with key actors to ensure the gathering of reliable security information.
6. Other Administrative tasks
Approve travel requests and travel routes for staff based in the region traveling within South Central Somalia.
On behalf of the SPSA, process security clearance/emergency security plans for staff traveling from other region to visit programs in South Central Somalia.
Liaise with Security Service Providers to ensure that guards manning facilities are well trained and disciplined.
Supervise watchmen and guards manning facilities in the region.
Lead in planning for security arrangements for CI international visitors and consultants visiting parts of South Central Somalia.
Participate in the recruitment and hiring process for drivers and security personnel, as necessary.
Attend to any other administrative task as instructed by the Staff and Program Security Advisor.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and/or work experience in senior positions in Military, Police and security management consultancy.
Minimum two years on security management in humanitarian or corporate sector.
At least one year INGO/IO safety management experience.
Demonstrated high-level communication skills and proficiency in English and Somali languages.
Advanced knowledge of, and ability to train others in, communications technology, including VHF, HF radio systems and satellite communications.
Able to build a team and coordinate team work with the local security officers, Security Focal Points and INSO and UNDSS.
Ability to train and convey information to non-safety personnel.
Ability to fit well within a large team.
Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a commitment to humanitarian principles.
Regional experience strongly preferred
Relevant local information networks and contacts.
Strong analytical and report writing skills.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit application to: xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.com
General Objective
Under the leadership, guidance and supervision of the Staff and Program Security Advisor (SPSA), The Security Coordinator is mainly responsible for coordinating security operations and providing analysis of specific events, groups or situations that may have security implications for organization . In addition, the Security Coordinator will ensure that an acceptable risk management is in place to minimize the likelihood and impact of threats identified in the region.
The Security Coordinator will be responsible of coordinating safety and security issues in offices and areas of operations in South Central Somalia.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
1. Security Systems Management
Assist Staff and Program Country Advisor in developing, reviewing and ensuring effective implementation of the Safety and Security Management Plans including, CO office and sub-office/field offices levels.
Take a leading role in implementing robust risk mitigation measures across sub-offices/field offices in South Central Somalia, in coordination with the Staff and Program Security Advisor and relevant head of offices/ office managers.
Provide advices and support the Staff and Program Security Advisor, Head of Offices and Area Managers to promote community acceptance strategy in the field.
Assist the Staff and Program Security Advisor in reviewing and updating area specific security policies, plans and standard operating protocols.
Ensure the security management system is in line with existing security policy, protocol and approach.
Draft tentative budgets and ensure that adequate supply of necessary safety and security-related equipment are purchased and in place at all offices/Guest houses.
Support Staff and Program Security Advisor and head of offices in managing critical security incidents involving staff.
2. Safety and Security Risk Assessments
Undertake regular and ad hoc security assessment missions as necessary, in order to gather information and to analysis the overall security situation in existing and potential areas of intervention.
Undertake facility safety & security surveys, reviews and come up with recommendations on risk mitigation measures and plans.
Carryout periodical review and analysis of the prevailing geo-political context and developments in relation to the security situation in program areas in South Central Somalia.
Conduct comprehensive security/risk assessments in potential new program/field sites, as necessary.
Review Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) deficiency at Offices/Guest house and recommend appropriate measures to enhance physical security of the facilities.
3. Security Reporting and Communication
Collect security related information and compile security reports for the Country Staff and Programme Security Advisor (SPSA)
Prepare flash reports on incidents that may affect staff/operations in the region and give appropriate advisories
Post details of incidents affecting safety & security of staff, assets and programs on the SIMson Database.
Disseminate urgent security information/instructions to all staff via WhatsApp security forums and comns TREE/SMS Blaster when deemed necessary.
Produce comparative analysis of security incidents/trends affecting staff and program when requested.
4. Security Briefing and Staff Training
The Security Coordinator will be expected to improve staff security awareness and achieve culture of security compliance within the organization by;
Delivering General SSMP and SOP awareness trainings in the field offices.
Delivering National staff Training Solutions (NSTS) modules and Tactical Medicine Awareness (Remote First Aid).
Giving regular briefings to staff and visitors.
Giving Induction/security briefing to newly recruited staffs, visitors and consultants in close collaboration with the HR Team.
Ensuring that an appropriate system is in place to provide security information to travelers in advance of their departure (Visitors’ Welcome pack).
Ensuing review and revise security telephone tree for all locations as necessary and carry out drills at least every six months.
Monitoring breach of security and non-compliance by staff to existing security policy and report them accordingly.
5. Networking and Security Coordination Mechanisms
Actively participate in local SMT meetings and support members in sharpening their skills in risk assessments and management in the field.
Actively participate in local inter-agency security coordination meetings including, UN and INSO meetings and share significant security deliberations, minutes and action points with staff.
Maintain close contacts with all relevant stakeholders to develop a network of peers and build relationships with key actors to ensure the gathering of reliable security information.
6. Other Administrative tasks
Approve travel requests and travel routes for staff based in the region traveling within South Central Somalia.
On behalf of the SPSA, process security clearance/emergency security plans for staff traveling from other region to visit programs in South Central Somalia.
Liaise with Security Service Providers to ensure that guards manning facilities are well trained and disciplined.
Supervise watchmen and guards manning facilities in the region.
Lead in planning for security arrangements for CI international visitors and consultants visiting parts of South Central Somalia.
Participate in the recruitment and hiring process for drivers and security personnel, as necessary.
Attend to any other administrative task as instructed by the Staff and Program Security Advisor.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and/or work experience in senior positions in Military, Police and security management consultancy.
Minimum two years on security management in humanitarian or corporate sector.
At least one year INGO/IO safety management experience.
Demonstrated high-level communication skills and proficiency in English and Somali languages.
Advanced knowledge of, and ability to train others in, communications technology, including VHF, HF radio systems and satellite communications.
Able to build a team and coordinate team work with the local security officers, Security Focal Points and INSO and UNDSS.
Ability to train and convey information to non-safety personnel.
Ability to fit well within a large team.
Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a commitment to humanitarian principles.
Regional experience strongly preferred
Relevant local information networks and contacts.
Strong analytical and report writing skills.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit application to: xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.com
(Email available to members ONLY)