Employer: Plan International
Location: South Sudan
The Opportunity
As the Country Safety and Security Manager in South Sudan, you will provide leadership in the development and management of the country’s safety and security plan, operational procedures, strategy and in particular you will provide support to all country program teams and field offices.You will be responsible for advising the Country Management Team on the risks associated with 380+ staff working in a complex and dynamic security environment across several project sites. You will lead regular country security risk assessments and security risk analysis.
In this role you will also be responsible for coordinating, supervising and training the Field Security Focal Points when necessary and you will also hold an annual budget holding responsibility of at least 500,000 euros.
The Individual
We are looking to recruit a resilient and flexible individual who has an in-depth knowledge of security risk management principles and 5 or more years of humanitarian aid security management experience. It is essential that you have a thorough understanding of the implementation of a Security Management Framework and all the processes and procedures that is related to this.
You will be able to operate effectively under extreme circumstances, including those that are stressful, are high security risks and involve harsh living conditions. You will be able to demonstrate an awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity and work in a culturally appropriate manner.
It is also desirable that you have knowledge of first aid, military doctrine and tactics, weapons and ammunition.
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Location: South Sudan
Type of Role: 13 month Fixed term contract - UNACCOMPANIED POSTING
Reports to: Country Director
Grade: Competitive salary and package available
Closing Date: 16th Feb 2020
Anticipated interview date: 20th Feb 2020
The Opportunity
As the Country Safety and Security Manager in South Sudan, you will provide leadership in the development and management of the country’s safety and security plan, operational procedures, strategy and in particular you will provide support to all country program teams and field offices.You will be responsible for advising the Country Management Team on the risks associated with 380+ staff working in a complex and dynamic security environment across several project sites. You will lead regular country security risk assessments and security risk analysis.
In this role you will also be responsible for coordinating, supervising and training the Field Security Focal Points when necessary and you will also hold an annual budget holding responsibility of at least 500,000 euros.
The Individual
We are looking to recruit a resilient and flexible individual who has an in-depth knowledge of security risk management principles and 5 or more years of humanitarian aid security management experience. It is essential that you have a thorough understanding of the implementation of a Security Management Framework and all the processes and procedures that is related to this.
You will be able to operate effectively under extreme circumstances, including those that are stressful, are high security risks and involve harsh living conditions. You will be able to demonstrate an awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity and work in a culturally appropriate manner.
It is also desirable that you have knowledge of first aid, military doctrine and tactics, weapons and ammunition.
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