Feb 21, 2022

Security Advisor , Afghanistan

Employer: Christian Aid 
Location: Herat, Afghanistan
Salary (full time):: $13,513 - $14,864 Salary (full time)
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Contracted hours: 35
Contract length:12 Months

Closing date: 24 February 2022
Interview date:: 7 March 2022

About the role
The main purpose of this role is to provide security cover and assessments for the staff, the programme and the two offices in Afghanistan. This will be done by applying Christian Aid’s security protocols, in country assessments, contacts with the local security community, the UN, INSO, IMF and other appropriate sources. He/she line manage the guards and drivers in Herat office, whilst being answerable to the operation manager. Guards and drivers of Kabul will have to equipped with technical inputs and updated information.

Programmatic operations are mainly located in Western, Northern, and eastern part of Afghanistan. Emergency humanitarian responses are possible in almost every province, through local NGOs.

About you

The role fits within the International Department and specifically within the Afghanistan country programme. The individual is responsible for ensuring that the team members, including Operation Manager, are up to date on all security issues pertaining to the programme and country. He/she will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of security for CA offices, whilst working with the various security networks. He /she will ensure that the guards and drivers are proficient and trained in their respective role and duties.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.


Documents
Security Advisor Afghanistan- role profile.asd.pdf (121.17 KB)

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