Employer: International Medical Corps
Location: Global
Department: Humanitarian Response
Job Purpose
The Country Security Manager (CSM) works at the direction of the Emergency Response Team Leader, and reports on technical issues to the Director of Global Security. The primary function of the Country Security Manager is to provide assistance to the Team leader on all issues of safety and security as they relate to staff and programs in the country in which they work. The Country Security Manager over sees daily security management in their country program and manages National Security Officers as well as trains and mentors Security Focal Points. The Country Security Manager will monitor and assess security conditions, and makes recommendations to the Country Director as appropriate. The Team Leader is the direct supervisor to the CSM, but the Director of Global Security (DGS) is the technical manager for the CSM.
Main Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive
Security Management
Develop and update the security guidelines, SOP’s and Contingency Plans for their country program
Supervise and train national counterpart and security officers in their country program
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 radio 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 as it applies to IMC sites and communicates with the Director of Global Security (DGS) and Team Leader as appropriate
Monitors the security preparedness of country staff and works with Team Leader to enforce staff compliance with internal security policies and SOPs
When directed by the DGS/Team Leader, carry out investigations and capture lessons learned to be incorporated into future staff trainings
Act as a key member of the Field Incident Team when required during a crisis so that safety policies and procedures are implemented
Ensures logistics follows a servicing and maintenance schedule for vehicles
Audits communications equipment and facilitates communications-related assistance when necessary
Recommends changes in country security plans to Team Leader and DGS as needed
Ensure induction security briefings are conducted to all arriving staff, visitors or volunteer
Compliance
Ensure weekly security reports are completed and sent to headquarters, providing timely updates of all situational and security developments including investigation of security incidents
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 field deployments.
The above should be completed using the Security Department approved templates, and be submitted to the Country Director, Director of Global Security and the Security Specialist
Keep excellent records and logs to ensure continuity of this position
Human Resources
Oversee the recruitment and selection of qualified national security field staff, recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with the Country Director
Make frequent site visits to facilities to carry out security assessments and ensure appropriate care and training are being conducted Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff
Training/ Capacity Building
Determine training needs for the security staff
Train senior national staff to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity and ensure sustainability
Works with DGS and Team to conduct any staff security training that is warranted.
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
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.
Code of Conduct
It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent 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 made aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report.
Qualifications:
Advance First Aid training
Experience
At least 5 years of field security experience in hostile environments
Previous experience working in NGO
Emergency Response Experience
Ability to relate to and motivate national staff effectively
Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
Extremely flexible with the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
Excellent decision making skills
Must work independently under difficult conditions
Excellent decision making skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
Fluency in English essential
Fluency in French, Arabic, or Spanish is an advantage
Equal Opportunities
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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Location: Global
Department: Humanitarian Response
Job Purpose
The Country Security Manager (CSM) works at the direction of the Emergency Response Team Leader, and reports on technical issues to the Director of Global Security. The primary function of the Country Security Manager is to provide assistance to the Team leader on all issues of safety and security as they relate to staff and programs in the country in which they work. The Country Security Manager over sees daily security management in their country program and manages National Security Officers as well as trains and mentors Security Focal Points. The Country Security Manager will monitor and assess security conditions, and makes recommendations to the Country Director as appropriate. The Team Leader is the direct supervisor to the CSM, but the Director of Global Security (DGS) is the technical manager for the CSM.
Main Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive
Security Management
Develop and update the security guidelines, SOP’s and Contingency Plans for their country program
Supervise and train national counterpart and security officers in their country program
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 radio 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 as it applies to IMC sites and communicates with the Director of Global Security (DGS) and Team Leader as appropriate
Monitors the security preparedness of country staff and works with Team Leader to enforce staff compliance with internal security policies and SOPs
When directed by the DGS/Team Leader, carry out investigations and capture lessons learned to be incorporated into future staff trainings
Act as a key member of the Field Incident Team when required during a crisis so that safety policies and procedures are implemented
Ensures logistics follows a servicing and maintenance schedule for vehicles
Audits communications equipment and facilitates communications-related assistance when necessary
Recommends changes in country security plans to Team Leader and DGS as needed
Ensure induction security briefings are conducted to all arriving staff, visitors or volunteer
Compliance
Ensure weekly security reports are completed and sent to headquarters, providing timely updates of all situational and security developments including investigation of security incidents
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 field deployments.
The above should be completed using the Security Department approved templates, and be submitted to the Country Director, Director of Global Security and the Security Specialist
Keep excellent records and logs to ensure continuity of this position
Human Resources
Oversee the recruitment and selection of qualified national security field staff, recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with the Country Director
Make frequent site visits to facilities to carry out security assessments and ensure appropriate care and training are being conducted Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff
Training/ Capacity Building
Determine training needs for the security staff
Train senior national staff to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity and ensure sustainability
Works with DGS and Team to conduct any staff security training that is warranted.
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
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.
Code of Conduct
It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent 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 made aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report.
Qualifications:
Advance First Aid training
Experience
At least 5 years of field security experience in hostile environments
Previous experience working in NGO
Emergency Response Experience
Ability to relate to and motivate national staff effectively
Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
Extremely flexible with the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
Excellent decision making skills
Must work independently under difficult conditions
Excellent decision making skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
Fluency in English essential
Fluency in French, Arabic, or Spanish is an advantage
Equal Opportunities
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 Now