Jan 3, 2021

Provincial Security Officer , Afghanistan

Employer: Management Sciences for Health (ngo) 
Location: Afghanistan

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
The objective of the Provincial Security Officer position will be to provide security services to MSH staff and property in Afghanistan.

Key Performance Areas
Major Activities / Responsibilities

General Responsibilities.
Provide security services to both staff and premises of MSH
Under the general supervision and direction of MSH Security Advisor (MSA), the candidate will assist in the implementation of all appropriate security management procedures related to the safety and security of MSH staff, and the protection of MSH assets in the office.
Specifically, he/she will assist the MSA in promoting a high level of security awareness throughout the provincial office.
. In particular, he/she will:
Develop a close working relationship with security contact and a comprehensive working knowledge of MSH Security Procedures, in addition to completing the Basic and Advanced Security training.
Liaise with the Security Focal Points throughout the province on security related issues
-Implement and conduct training programs for guards and drivers – maintain level of readiness for guards and drivers
Assist in the conduct of security assessments/evaluations offering appropriate mitigation recommendations and take an active role in the development and implementation of evacuation/emergency security plans in coordination with the MSH (MSA).
Ensure all relevant security information is disseminated on a timely manner to the appropriate MSH staff members working in the neighboring provinces.
Ensure that all security administration (travel clearances, staff lists etc) is processed in a thorough and timely manner and archived for future access if required.
Ensure that all MSH Offices are fully secure compliant.
Ensure that all security guards are performing their duties.
Ensure that both Patrol Supervisors are performing their duties on timely manner.
Maintain Liaison with the National Directorate Security (NDS) and Afghan National Police (ANP) and assist in case of emergency and confirmation of security reports National Staff Security Training
Maintain contact with local elders in villages due to MSH program and staff safety
Training of provincial staff in overall security related awareness
Monitoring of all security guards (internal and external)
Monitoring of Sub-Offices in neighboring provinces for security threats and updates and compliance with security procedures and policies
Any other duty assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Secondary School Certificate of Education.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in security experience.
Experience working in an environment similar or closely related to MSH type of work.
Security experience in a potential conflict environment.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge on workplace violence awareness and prevention programs.
Knowledge on network access and monitoring policies.
Knowledge on local, state and federal law enforcement and other related government agencies.

COMPETENCIES:
Good ethical conduct
Applicants need to be medically fit
No criminal record
Excellent inter-personal communication skills.
Well-organized and detail-oriented.
Security management

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