Location: Kabul , Afghanistan
Closing date: 25 Jun 2019
Applications are invited from qualified and experienced local personnel for the above post based in Kabul, which meets the required criteria: This is an International hire position contingent upon donor funding.
Purpose: Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Security Manager, the Local Security Assistant assists in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of safety and security for (CP) personnel in Afghanistan.
Job Duties/Main Responsibilities
Assists the Security Manager in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country:
Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, with the host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations and other non-State stakeholders in Afghanistan;
Maintains a statistical database of all CP related security incidents in the country and analytical charts;
Helps to assess the security situation at the Afghanistan Field Office and ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation by the Security Manager;
Communicates information on security to CP Secretariat and programme directors and provides host country security advice to CP Secretariat and programme directors in the absence of the Security Manager, as required;
Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of other agencies in Afghanistan;
May be requested to provide technical assistance for meetings, in the absence of the Security Manager.
Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists:
· Helps in the preparation and review of the Afghanistan Field Office Security Plan;
· Supports actions during the implementation of the Afghanistan Field Office Security Plan, as required;
· Assists the Security Manager in monitoring compliance with CP Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) established for Afghanistan;
· Assists in reporting security incidents affecting CP staff and implementing partners, offices and assets, and assists in the preparation of security reports, such as the Security Incident Report, the Security Assessments and the Quarterly Incident Report;
· Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness, and providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members. Conducts security briefings, as required.
Provides general administrative assistance to the Security Manager:
· Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents;
· Maintains a database on contact details in relation to host country security authorities;
· Arranges appointments, receives visitors, places and screens telephone calls and answers queries with discretion, and takes minutes and/or notes at meetings.
Applications are invited from qualified and experienced local personnel for the above post based in Kabul, which meets the required criteria: This is an International hire position contingent upon donor funding.
Purpose: Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Security Manager, the Local Security Assistant assists in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of safety and security for (CP) personnel in Afghanistan.
Job Duties/Main Responsibilities
Assists the Security Manager in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country:
Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, with the host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations and other non-State stakeholders in Afghanistan;
Maintains a statistical database of all CP related security incidents in the country and analytical charts;
Helps to assess the security situation at the Afghanistan Field Office and ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation by the Security Manager;
Communicates information on security to CP Secretariat and programme directors and provides host country security advice to CP Secretariat and programme directors in the absence of the Security Manager, as required;
Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of other agencies in Afghanistan;
May be requested to provide technical assistance for meetings, in the absence of the Security Manager.
Assists in maintaining the Security Plan, including updating staff lists:
· Helps in the preparation and review of the Afghanistan Field Office Security Plan;
· Supports actions during the implementation of the Afghanistan Field Office Security Plan, as required;
· Assists the Security Manager in monitoring compliance with CP Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) established for Afghanistan;
· Assists in reporting security incidents affecting CP staff and implementing partners, offices and assets, and assists in the preparation of security reports, such as the Security Incident Report, the Security Assessments and the Quarterly Incident Report;
· Provides support in organizing and conducting training courses on security awareness and preparedness, and providing security orientation to newly assigned staff members. Conducts security briefings, as required.
Provides general administrative assistance to the Security Manager:
· Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents;
· Maintains a database on contact details in relation to host country security authorities;
· Arranges appointments, receives visitors, places and screens telephone calls and answers queries with discretion, and takes minutes and/or notes at meetings.
Performs other security-related tasks assigned by the Security Manager:
· Conducts security evaluations and provides advice on security measures for the residence (CP Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards - MORSS), as well as on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security;
· Establishes and maintains warden system and keeps update of information related to the CP field office and residence in Afghanistan;
· Administers a pass and ID system for the CP Field Office Afghanistan;
· Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for CP security at the field office and residence, in order to ensure the effective and efficient use of the guard force;
· prepares country Security Risk Assessment (SRA), Premises Security Surveys, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP);
· Ensures to submit to the Security Manager his/her work plan of the assigned tasks and follow-up action plan showing the status of each task;
· Ensures that all the above mentioned activities are archived on the CP shared drive/s as appropriate.
Competencies
Core competencies:
· Commitment to the ideals of the CP Constitution and the Organization’s core values – Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity.
Functional Competencies:
Planning and Organizing:
· Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor his/her own work plan with minimum supervision;
· Ability to work under pressure or in crisis situations. Availability to travel within the area of responsibility.
Creativity:
· Ability to actively seek to improve services, offer new and different options to solve problems/meet client needs, and promote and persuade others to consider new ideas
Teamwork:
· Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to listen and work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Communication:
· Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
· Secondary education. University Degree desirable, but it is not a requirement.
Experience:
· 6 years experience in security, risk management and/or office administration or related field of work. Prior experience with an international NGO is desirable.
Language Requirements:
· Fluency in English & the national language/s of the duty station Dari and Pashtun
Other Skills and Requirements:
· Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation;
· Experience in diplomatic security, risk management and coordination considered an asset;
· Knowledge of Afghanistan rules/regulations; High command of: computers skills (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, outlook, Adobe Acrobat and deal with web-based sites);
· Possession of a valid driver’s license;
· Ability and willingness to travel to CP areas of operation within Afghanistan;
· Excellent writing skills in English;
· Physically fit.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit application to : xxxxxxxx@xxxxxx.com
· Conducts security evaluations and provides advice on security measures for the residence (CP Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards - MORSS), as well as on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security;
· Establishes and maintains warden system and keeps update of information related to the CP field office and residence in Afghanistan;
· Administers a pass and ID system for the CP Field Office Afghanistan;
· Maintains liaison with commercial companies used for CP security at the field office and residence, in order to ensure the effective and efficient use of the guard force;
· prepares country Security Risk Assessment (SRA), Premises Security Surveys, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP);
· Ensures to submit to the Security Manager his/her work plan of the assigned tasks and follow-up action plan showing the status of each task;
· Ensures that all the above mentioned activities are archived on the CP shared drive/s as appropriate.
Competencies
Core competencies:
· Commitment to the ideals of the CP Constitution and the Organization’s core values – Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity.
Functional Competencies:
Planning and Organizing:
· Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor his/her own work plan with minimum supervision;
· Ability to work under pressure or in crisis situations. Availability to travel within the area of responsibility.
Creativity:
· Ability to actively seek to improve services, offer new and different options to solve problems/meet client needs, and promote and persuade others to consider new ideas
Teamwork:
· Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to listen and work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Communication:
· Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
· Secondary education. University Degree desirable, but it is not a requirement.
Experience:
· 6 years experience in security, risk management and/or office administration or related field of work. Prior experience with an international NGO is desirable.
Language Requirements:
· Fluency in English & the national language/s of the duty station Dari and Pashtun
Other Skills and Requirements:
· Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation;
· Experience in diplomatic security, risk management and coordination considered an asset;
· Knowledge of Afghanistan rules/regulations; High command of: computers skills (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, outlook, Adobe Acrobat and deal with web-based sites);
· Possession of a valid driver’s license;
· Ability and willingness to travel to CP areas of operation within Afghanistan;
· Excellent writing skills in English;
· Physically fit.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit application to : xxxxxxxx@xxxxxx.com
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