Employer: International Medical Corps
Location: Democratic Republic of Congo
Deadline: October 6, 2018
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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Security Manager works at the direction of the Country Director/Team Leader and the Director of Global Security. The primary function of the Security Manager is to provide assistance to the Country Director/Team Leader and country programs, as assigned, on all issues of security as they relate to staff at a program site. The Country/Program Security Manager will design, implement and oversee daily security management of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) country program. The Security Manager will monitor and assess security conditions and assist and provide direction to country management teams. The Director of Global Security (DGS) is the technical manager for the Security Manager.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. Specifically, you will:
1. Security Management
Security Risk Assessments (SRA’s), SOP’s and Contingency Plans
Supervise and train National Security Manager and Security Focal Points (if applicable)
Coordinate and monitor security activities to ensure that safety and security policies and procedures are implemented
Ensure that all field staff are fully cognizant of prevailing security threats and fully advised on means to reduce staff vulnerability to those threats
Design and drill warden systems, emergency communications networks, and provisioning of emergency supplies for field personnel
Ensure internal incident tracking system is utilized properly and perform incident mapping and analysis
Collects security related information from local and regional resources and communicates with Director of Global Security (DGS) and TL/CD as appropriate
Monitors the security preparedness of country staff and works with TL/CD to enforce staff compliance with internal security policies and SOPs
Act as a key member of the Field Incident Team when required during a crisis
Ensures all aspects of vehicle/fleet management are implemented
Audits communications equipment and facilitates communications-related assistance when necessary
Recommends changes in country security plans toTL/ CD and DGS as needed
Ensure induction security briefings are conducted to all arriving staff, visitors or volunteers
Develop, implement and manage a comprehensive staff movement tracking system
2. Compliance
Ensure weekly security reports are completed and sent to HQ Security Department, providing timely updates of all situational and security developments including investigation of security incident
Conducts and submits Security Risk Assessments of programs, as required.
Conducts and submits full Site Security Surveys of every site visited.
Conducts and submits Trip Reports of all high-risk field deployments.
The above should be completed using the Security Department approved templates, and be submitted to the Director of Global Security and the other HQ security staff.
Keep excellent records and logs to ensure continuity of this position
We require our staff to actively adhere to and promote International Medical Corps shared responsibility and obligation to report matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Trafficking in Persons, Child Safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.If you see, hear or are aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report.
3. Training/ Capacity Building
Train senior national staff and permanent expatriate staff, to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity and ensure sustainability
Works with DGS and CD to conduct any staff security training that is warranted.
5. Working Relationships
Maintain excellent working relationships as a member of the country team senior management.
Build strong professional relationships with UN agencies, local authorities and other NGO’s
Maintain local networks to ensure community acceptance and local information
6. Representation
Attends security coordination meetings and updates CD on current security issues
Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organizations Code of Conduct, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to internal and external actors
The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive. This job description is subject to review to ensure that it truly reflects the strategic direction requirements of International Medical Corps
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
Compliance & Ethics: Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.
EXPERIENCE/ QUALIFICATIONS
5 years of field security experience in hostile environments
1 to 3 years in DRC (or a Francophone African country)
Previous experience working in NGO
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
Extremely flexible with the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively
Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
Must work independently under difficult conditions
Fluency in French or Swahili is essential
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
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The Security Manager works at the direction of the Country Director/Team Leader and the Director of Global Security. The primary function of the Security Manager is to provide assistance to the Country Director/Team Leader and country programs, as assigned, on all issues of security as they relate to staff at a program site. The Country/Program Security Manager will design, implement and oversee daily security management of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) country program. The Security Manager will monitor and assess security conditions and assist and provide direction to country management teams. The Director of Global Security (DGS) is the technical manager for the Security Manager.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. Specifically, you will:
1. Security Management
Security Risk Assessments (SRA’s), SOP’s and Contingency Plans
Supervise and train National Security Manager and Security Focal Points (if applicable)
Coordinate and monitor security activities to ensure that safety and security policies and procedures are implemented
Ensure that all field staff are fully cognizant of prevailing security threats and fully advised on means to reduce staff vulnerability to those threats
Design and drill warden systems, emergency communications networks, and provisioning of emergency supplies for field personnel
Ensure internal incident tracking system is utilized properly and perform incident mapping and analysis
Collects security related information from local and regional resources and communicates with Director of Global Security (DGS) and TL/CD as appropriate
Monitors the security preparedness of country staff and works with TL/CD to enforce staff compliance with internal security policies and SOPs
Act as a key member of the Field Incident Team when required during a crisis
Ensures all aspects of vehicle/fleet management are implemented
Audits communications equipment and facilitates communications-related assistance when necessary
Recommends changes in country security plans toTL/ CD and DGS as needed
Ensure induction security briefings are conducted to all arriving staff, visitors or volunteers
Develop, implement and manage a comprehensive staff movement tracking system
2. Compliance
Ensure weekly security reports are completed and sent to HQ Security Department, providing timely updates of all situational and security developments including investigation of security incident
Conducts and submits Security Risk Assessments of programs, as required.
Conducts and submits full Site Security Surveys of every site visited.
Conducts and submits Trip Reports of all high-risk field deployments.
The above should be completed using the Security Department approved templates, and be submitted to the Director of Global Security and the other HQ security staff.
Keep excellent records and logs to ensure continuity of this position
We require our staff to actively adhere to and promote International Medical Corps shared responsibility and obligation to report matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Trafficking in Persons, Child Safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.If you see, hear or are aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report.
3. Training/ Capacity Building
Train senior national staff and permanent expatriate staff, to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity and ensure sustainability
Works with DGS and CD to conduct any staff security training that is warranted.
5. Working Relationships
Maintain excellent working relationships as a member of the country team senior management.
Build strong professional relationships with UN agencies, local authorities and other NGO’s
Maintain local networks to ensure community acceptance and local information
6. Representation
Attends security coordination meetings and updates CD on current security issues
Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organizations Code of Conduct, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to internal and external actors
The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive. This job description is subject to review to ensure that it truly reflects the strategic direction requirements of International Medical Corps
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
Compliance & Ethics: Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.
EXPERIENCE/ QUALIFICATIONS
5 years of field security experience in hostile environments
1 to 3 years in DRC (or a Francophone African country)
Previous experience working in NGO
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
Extremely flexible with the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively
Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
Must work independently under difficult conditions
Fluency in French or Swahili is essential
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Apply for this job