Emloyer: ICMP - International Commission on Missing Persons
Location: Bogotá | Colombia
Position profile
Reporting directly to the Head of Mission Support, and working in support of the Head of Program, the main duties and responsibilities will include the following:
Advise the Head of Program on security related matters that affect the Colombia program, its assets, personnel and information
Develop and maintain an effective security information management system aimed at identifying potential threats and risks to the program and its programmatic activities
Develop, maintain and implement the program’s security risk management plan, including provisions for evacuation and Colombia specific security policies and procedures
Work closely with the security services contractor to develop and execute operational plans related to travel within Colombia and ensure mission members are provided with security briefings ahead of each mission in country
Develop and implement a security induction training package for new staff members and review/update security training requirements for all staff
Conduct regular security drills, communication tests and evacuation exercises
Conduct periodic physical security assessments of program offices and accommodation and recommend cost effective enhancements aimed at safeguarding mission personnel, assets and information
Develop security equipment needs, scope equipment specifications, and implement an equipment maintenance system to ensure all operations and security equipment is kept up-to-date and in a state of operational readiness
Work closely with program staff to plan and coordinate activities in the field from a security perspective
Conduct risk and site assessments relevant to the implementation of program activities
Develop and operationalize systems and approaches to enhance the security and safety of program staff, assets and information
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Formal training in security management, risk management or resilience
Professional security designation (e.g. ASIS/CPP) is desirable
Seven years of related experience working in an international organization supporting field-based teams in a challenging environment
Ability to communicate effectively with senior managers and staff, while demonstrating sound judgment and cultural sensitivity
Ability to draft security related policies and procedures
Energy, creativity and ability to plan and organize
Additional mandatory requirements
Legally entitled to work in Colombia
Professional fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
Proven ability to interact positively with colleagues regardless of culture, nationality or gender
Willingness and ability to travel throughout Colombia and to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings, when necessary
Commitment to the underlying objective of assisting the authorities and families of the missing in locating and identifying missing persons in an impartial and transparent manner
Physically and mentally robust with the ability to operate effectively in complex environments and hardship living conditions
Review of applications will begin on 15 April 2019.
Position start date is on or close to 1 June 2019.
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Location: Bogotá | Colombia
Position profile
Reporting directly to the Head of Mission Support, and working in support of the Head of Program, the main duties and responsibilities will include the following:
Advise the Head of Program on security related matters that affect the Colombia program, its assets, personnel and information
Develop and maintain an effective security information management system aimed at identifying potential threats and risks to the program and its programmatic activities
Develop, maintain and implement the program’s security risk management plan, including provisions for evacuation and Colombia specific security policies and procedures
Work closely with the security services contractor to develop and execute operational plans related to travel within Colombia and ensure mission members are provided with security briefings ahead of each mission in country
Develop and implement a security induction training package for new staff members and review/update security training requirements for all staff
Conduct regular security drills, communication tests and evacuation exercises
Conduct periodic physical security assessments of program offices and accommodation and recommend cost effective enhancements aimed at safeguarding mission personnel, assets and information
Develop security equipment needs, scope equipment specifications, and implement an equipment maintenance system to ensure all operations and security equipment is kept up-to-date and in a state of operational readiness
Work closely with program staff to plan and coordinate activities in the field from a security perspective
Conduct risk and site assessments relevant to the implementation of program activities
Develop and operationalize systems and approaches to enhance the security and safety of program staff, assets and information
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Formal training in security management, risk management or resilience
Professional security designation (e.g. ASIS/CPP) is desirable
Seven years of related experience working in an international organization supporting field-based teams in a challenging environment
Ability to communicate effectively with senior managers and staff, while demonstrating sound judgment and cultural sensitivity
Ability to draft security related policies and procedures
Energy, creativity and ability to plan and organize
Additional mandatory requirements
Legally entitled to work in Colombia
Professional fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
Proven ability to interact positively with colleagues regardless of culture, nationality or gender
Willingness and ability to travel throughout Colombia and to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings, when necessary
Commitment to the underlying objective of assisting the authorities and families of the missing in locating and identifying missing persons in an impartial and transparent manner
Physically and mentally robust with the ability to operate effectively in complex environments and hardship living conditions
Review of applications will begin on 15 April 2019.
Position start date is on or close to 1 June 2019.
APPLY