Employer: Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance
Location: Afghanistan
The position
To provide detailed strategic analysis and security risk assessments for current and perceived threats for all bank activities at least monthly to the CEO. Assess FMFB-A location security needs and provide detailed reports providing security solutions, advisories and direction in mitigating threats and risks.
To propose appropriate and cost effective security mitigation models that will allow the banks infrastructure to remain protected within financial restrictions.
Develop and Implement the approved security documentation, security planning and incident business continuity at a country level in support of FMFB-A.
To provide oversight management of all bank employee security, asset security and the protection of FMFB-A reputation in the face of security incidents. In addition, to manage the secondary security contract providers and offer advice in times of contractual renewals.
The implementation and maintenance of a Threat Warning System by SMS that provides all staff member’s real time information about risks or incidents in their areas.
To ensure that FMFB-A has all the required security related documentation, that incidents or shortfall is captured when documents are reviewed and that documentation is correctly stored in the Security Shared Drive.
To ensure that the reactive and active procedures are in place should there be a security related incident.
To be the bank’s main point of contact with regards to security related issues and when needed to provide detailed reports or analysis to external agencies supporting FMFB-A.
To act as a specific advisor in relation to staff threats and as a support advisor in internal crime not covered by Internal Audit Department FMFB-A.
To provide technical and physical direction during incidents and maintain the FMFB-A Crisis Management approach.
Staff Management & Development:
Ensure the overall effective management of the staff under supervision, ensuring that staff members have clear objectives and focused work plans.
Participate in the recruitment of new staff and actively contribute to their onboarding and development.
Cultivate and work on developing a high performance team, by proactively engaging in career development discussions, mentorship, coaching and other development measures.
Other Duties:
Represent the Bank in industrial and professional associations, community organizations, local business groups, etc., and promote the Bank’s favorable image.
Perform any other activity that may be required aligning with the responsibilities of the post.
The requirements
Education: ·
Bachelor or Master’s degree (preferred).
Relevant professional training or certification desirable.
Experience:
At least 10 years of progressive experience in the field of security and at least 5 years at a senior level.
A strong background in physical security and safety, executive or hostile close protection, crisis management, business continuity planning, security risk assessment and security awareness training.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
A comprehensive knowledge of the local political, security and ethnically related issues in Afghanistan.
Excellent management skills, including scheduling tasks and supervising staff.
Innovative, technical and analytic problem-solving abilities.
Strong relationship building skills and ability to create excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Have high ethical standards and integrity in both personal and professional dealings.
Exhibit a high level of emotional intelligence and embrace pluralism and inclusiveness.
Show humility and authenticity in the relationships at all levels.
The incumbent should possess excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English and Dari.
Any other languages are an asset.
The position
To provide detailed strategic analysis and security risk assessments for current and perceived threats for all bank activities at least monthly to the CEO. Assess FMFB-A location security needs and provide detailed reports providing security solutions, advisories and direction in mitigating threats and risks.
To propose appropriate and cost effective security mitigation models that will allow the banks infrastructure to remain protected within financial restrictions.
Develop and Implement the approved security documentation, security planning and incident business continuity at a country level in support of FMFB-A.
To provide oversight management of all bank employee security, asset security and the protection of FMFB-A reputation in the face of security incidents. In addition, to manage the secondary security contract providers and offer advice in times of contractual renewals.
The implementation and maintenance of a Threat Warning System by SMS that provides all staff member’s real time information about risks or incidents in their areas.
To ensure that FMFB-A has all the required security related documentation, that incidents or shortfall is captured when documents are reviewed and that documentation is correctly stored in the Security Shared Drive.
To ensure that the reactive and active procedures are in place should there be a security related incident.
To be the bank’s main point of contact with regards to security related issues and when needed to provide detailed reports or analysis to external agencies supporting FMFB-A.
To act as a specific advisor in relation to staff threats and as a support advisor in internal crime not covered by Internal Audit Department FMFB-A.
To provide technical and physical direction during incidents and maintain the FMFB-A Crisis Management approach.
Staff Management & Development:
Ensure the overall effective management of the staff under supervision, ensuring that staff members have clear objectives and focused work plans.
Participate in the recruitment of new staff and actively contribute to their onboarding and development.
Cultivate and work on developing a high performance team, by proactively engaging in career development discussions, mentorship, coaching and other development measures.
Other Duties:
Represent the Bank in industrial and professional associations, community organizations, local business groups, etc., and promote the Bank’s favorable image.
Perform any other activity that may be required aligning with the responsibilities of the post.
The requirements
Education: ·
Bachelor or Master’s degree (preferred).
Relevant professional training or certification desirable.
Experience:
At least 10 years of progressive experience in the field of security and at least 5 years at a senior level.
A strong background in physical security and safety, executive or hostile close protection, crisis management, business continuity planning, security risk assessment and security awareness training.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
A comprehensive knowledge of the local political, security and ethnically related issues in Afghanistan.
Excellent management skills, including scheduling tasks and supervising staff.
Innovative, technical and analytic problem-solving abilities.
Strong relationship building skills and ability to create excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Have high ethical standards and integrity in both personal and professional dealings.
Exhibit a high level of emotional intelligence and embrace pluralism and inclusiveness.
Show humility and authenticity in the relationships at all levels.
The incumbent should possess excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English and Dari.
Any other languages are an asset.