Employer: International Medical Corps - IMC
Location: Venezuela
Closing date 20 Nov 2020
JOB SUMMARY
The Country Security Manager works at the direction of the Country Director and the Director of Global Security. The primary function of the Country Security Manager is to provide assistance to the Country Director and country programs, as assigned, on all issues of safety and security as they relate to staff at a program site. The Country Security Manager oversees daily security management of a country program site and manages the National Security Officer, as well as trains and mentors Security Focal Points. The Country Security Manager will monitor and assess security conditions, assist and provide direction to country management teams and Security Focal Points (SFP’s). The Country Director is the line manager of the Country Security Manager and the Director of Global Security (DGS) is the technical manager for the Country Security Manager.
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 Risk Assessments (SRA’s), SOP’s and Contingency Plans
Supervise and train National Security Manager and Security Focal Points
Coordinate and monitor security activities to ensure that safety and security policies and procedures are implemented
Ensure that all field staff is fully cognisant of prevailing security threats and fully advised on means to reduce staff vulnerability to those threats
Design and drill warden systems, emergency communications networks, and provisioning of emergency supplies for field personnel
Ensure internal incident tracking system is utilised properly and perform incident mapping and analysis
Collects security related information from local and regional resources as it applies to sites and communicates with Director of Global Security (DGS) and Country Director (CD) as appropriate
Monitors the security preparedness of country staff and works with CD to enforce staff compliance with internal security policies and SOPs
When directed by the DGS, 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 Collects security related information from local and regional resources as it applies to sites and communicates with Director of Global Security (DGS) and Country Director (CD) as appropriate
Audits communications equipment and facilitates communications-related assistance when necessary
Recommends changes in country security plans to CD and DGS as needed
Ensure induction security briefings are conducted to all arriving staff, visitors or volunteers
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 high-risk field deployments
The above should be completed using the Security Department approved templates, and be submitted to the Director of Global Security and the other HQ security staff
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 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 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 CD 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
Maintain local networks to ensure community acceptance and local information
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 organisation, notably through the application of the organisations Code of Conduct, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to internal and external actors.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Security/Risk Management, or related subjects.
Experience
At least 5 years of field security management experience in hostile environments specifically in Latin America
Previous experience working in NGO or relevant experience as a member of police forces, federal agencies, National Guard, among other institutions
Emergency Response Experience
Previous experience in conflict high risk countries such as Venezuela and/or Colombia.
Competency
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 including the ability to perform each function with or without minimum accommodation as well as taking additional tasks if required
Excellent decision making skills
Must work independently under difficult conditions
Excellent decision making skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
Proficiency with MS Word and Excel (minimum requirements)
Eligibility to obtain Venezuelan visa is a must.
Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex , sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Language Skills
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Spanish and English.
Location: Venezuela
Closing date 20 Nov 2020
JOB SUMMARY
The Country Security Manager works at the direction of the Country Director and the Director of Global Security. The primary function of the Country Security Manager is to provide assistance to the Country Director and country programs, as assigned, on all issues of safety and security as they relate to staff at a program site. The Country Security Manager oversees daily security management of a country program site and manages the National Security Officer, as well as trains and mentors Security Focal Points. The Country Security Manager will monitor and assess security conditions, assist and provide direction to country management teams and Security Focal Points (SFP’s). The Country Director is the line manager of the Country Security Manager and the Director of Global Security (DGS) is the technical manager for the Country Security Manager.
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 Risk Assessments (SRA’s), SOP’s and Contingency Plans
Supervise and train National Security Manager and Security Focal Points
Coordinate and monitor security activities to ensure that safety and security policies and procedures are implemented
Ensure that all field staff is fully cognisant of prevailing security threats and fully advised on means to reduce staff vulnerability to those threats
Design and drill warden systems, emergency communications networks, and provisioning of emergency supplies for field personnel
Ensure internal incident tracking system is utilised properly and perform incident mapping and analysis
Collects security related information from local and regional resources as it applies to sites and communicates with Director of Global Security (DGS) and Country Director (CD) as appropriate
Monitors the security preparedness of country staff and works with CD to enforce staff compliance with internal security policies and SOPs
When directed by the DGS, 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 Collects security related information from local and regional resources as it applies to sites and communicates with Director of Global Security (DGS) and Country Director (CD) as appropriate
Audits communications equipment and facilitates communications-related assistance when necessary
Recommends changes in country security plans to CD and DGS as needed
Ensure induction security briefings are conducted to all arriving staff, visitors or volunteers
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 high-risk field deployments
The above should be completed using the Security Department approved templates, and be submitted to the Director of Global Security and the other HQ security staff
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 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 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 CD 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
Maintain local networks to ensure community acceptance and local information
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 organisation, notably through the application of the organisations Code of Conduct, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to internal and external actors.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Security/Risk Management, or related subjects.
Experience
At least 5 years of field security management experience in hostile environments specifically in Latin America
Previous experience working in NGO or relevant experience as a member of police forces, federal agencies, National Guard, among other institutions
Emergency Response Experience
Previous experience in conflict high risk countries such as Venezuela and/or Colombia.
Competency
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 including the ability to perform each function with or without minimum accommodation as well as taking additional tasks if required
Excellent decision making skills
Must work independently under difficult conditions
Excellent decision making skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
Proficiency with MS Word and Excel (minimum requirements)
Eligibility to obtain Venezuelan visa is a must.
Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex , sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Language Skills
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Spanish and English.