Employer: International Medical Corps
Location: Global
Department: Humanitarian Response
Job Purpose
This position will support International Medical Corps’ emergency response delivering outpatient clinical care to disaster-affected populations.
The primary responsibility of the Security Manager is to support the Emergency Response Team on all issues of safety and security as they relate to staff and programs in the country in which they work. The Security Manager oversees daily security management and manages National Security staff or contractors as well as trains and mentors Security Focal Points. The Security Manager will monitor and assess security conditions, and makes recommendations as appropriate.
**NOTE** Candidates applying to this position are indicating that they are interested in being considered for International Medical Corps’ standby roster for emergency response. Roster members will be contacted only when there is an emergency-response need for which the responder is qualified. This position will not be compensated unless responders are deployed to an emergency response.
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, SOPs and Contingency Plans for the mission.
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 warning 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.
Collect security related information from local and regional resources as it applies to International Medical Corps sites and communicate with leadership as appropriate.
Monitor the security preparedness of staff and volunteers and work with deployed team members to enforce compliance with internal security policies and SOPs.
When directed by supervisor, carry out investigations and capture lessons learned to be incorporated into future staff trainings.
Act as a key member of the Team when required during a crisis so that safety policies and procedures are implemented.
Ensure logistics follows a servicing and maintenance schedule for vehicles.
Audit communications equipment and facilitates communications-related assistance when necessary.
Recommend changes in mission security plans 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.
Conduct and submit Security Risk Assessments of programs, as required.
Conduct, fill out, and submit full Site Security Surveys of every site visited.
Conduct, fill out and submit Trip Reports of all field deployments.
Keep excellent records and logs to ensure continuity of this position.
Representation
Attend security coordination meetings and updates CD/Team Lead 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.
General
Deployed personnel are expected to assist with the setup, maintenance and demobilization of the clinical spaces and base camp as required.
Policy Adherence
Actively promote PSEA (prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and among beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles and respect international humanitarian law at all times.
Other duties as assigned
The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The fluid nature of emergency response requires personnel to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape; duties may be reconfigured to meet operational requirements.
Code of Conduct
It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving sexual exploitation and abuse, trafficking in persons, child safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct that may involve conflicts-of-interest, fraud, corruption or harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any such activities, you have an obligation to report.
Qualifications:
Minimum five (5) years field security experience in complex and unstable environments
Experience:
Previous experience working in NGOs
Emergency response experience
Competencies:
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
Advance First Aid training
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
Fluency in written and spoken English is required; fluency in Spanish, French or, Arabic is desirable
Other
In addition to the responsibilities referenced above, candidates can expect to be living and working in austere conditions. Lifting moderately heavy objects from the ground, carrying a backpack for extended periods of time, and walking or hiking in remote locations may be necessary to perform these functions.
International Medical Corps is a first responder to natural and man-made disasters and has a mandate of working in remote locations. The organization has a comprehensive security management policy and plan in place and is committed to doing everything possible within its remit to ensure safety and security. Notwithstanding, the mandate and programming choices of International Medical Corps require staff members who have a high degree of resilience, extremely decisive qualities and the ability to move fast.
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
This position will support International Medical Corps’ emergency response delivering outpatient clinical care to disaster-affected populations.
The primary responsibility of the Security Manager is to support the Emergency Response Team on all issues of safety and security as they relate to staff and programs in the country in which they work. The Security Manager oversees daily security management and manages National Security staff or contractors as well as trains and mentors Security Focal Points. The Security Manager will monitor and assess security conditions, and makes recommendations as appropriate.
**NOTE** Candidates applying to this position are indicating that they are interested in being considered for International Medical Corps’ standby roster for emergency response. Roster members will be contacted only when there is an emergency-response need for which the responder is qualified. This position will not be compensated unless responders are deployed to an emergency response.
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, SOPs and Contingency Plans for the mission.
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 warning 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.
Collect security related information from local and regional resources as it applies to International Medical Corps sites and communicate with leadership as appropriate.
Monitor the security preparedness of staff and volunteers and work with deployed team members to enforce compliance with internal security policies and SOPs.
When directed by supervisor, carry out investigations and capture lessons learned to be incorporated into future staff trainings.
Act as a key member of the Team when required during a crisis so that safety policies and procedures are implemented.
Ensure logistics follows a servicing and maintenance schedule for vehicles.
Audit communications equipment and facilitates communications-related assistance when necessary.
Recommend changes in mission security plans 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.
Conduct and submit Security Risk Assessments of programs, as required.
Conduct, fill out, and submit full Site Security Surveys of every site visited.
Conduct, fill out and submit Trip Reports of all field deployments.
Keep excellent records and logs to ensure continuity of this position.
Representation
Attend security coordination meetings and updates CD/Team Lead 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.
General
Deployed personnel are expected to assist with the setup, maintenance and demobilization of the clinical spaces and base camp as required.
Policy Adherence
Actively promote PSEA (prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and among beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles and respect international humanitarian law at all times.
Other duties as assigned
The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The fluid nature of emergency response requires personnel to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape; duties may be reconfigured to meet operational requirements.
Code of Conduct
It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving sexual exploitation and abuse, trafficking in persons, child safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct that may involve conflicts-of-interest, fraud, corruption or harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any such activities, you have an obligation to report.
Qualifications:
Minimum five (5) years field security experience in complex and unstable environments
Experience:
Previous experience working in NGOs
Emergency response experience
Competencies:
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
Advance First Aid training
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
Fluency in written and spoken English is required; fluency in Spanish, French or, Arabic is desirable
Other
In addition to the responsibilities referenced above, candidates can expect to be living and working in austere conditions. Lifting moderately heavy objects from the ground, carrying a backpack for extended periods of time, and walking or hiking in remote locations may be necessary to perform these functions.
International Medical Corps is a first responder to natural and man-made disasters and has a mandate of working in remote locations. The organization has a comprehensive security management policy and plan in place and is committed to doing everything possible within its remit to ensure safety and security. Notwithstanding, the mandate and programming choices of International Medical Corps require staff members who have a high degree of resilience, extremely decisive qualities and the ability to move fast.
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 Online