Job Location: Afghanistan
Closing date3 Nov 2022
Fixed term | 12 months
Base Salary: 3400€ and 4600€ monthly
You will be in charge of
Ensure the safety, security and integrity of staff, assets, premises and programs in country, in particular by constantly monitoring and anticipating security risk by designing and enforcing context specific risk mitigation rules and procedures, by ensuring MOSS compliance in all premises, by preparing and updating contingency and evacuation plans and by providing all staff with appropriate security training.
1.Department management
Oversee the recruitment and selection of qualified national security field staff, recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with the Country Director;
Supervise and mentor national security officers, focal points, guards and drivers;
Make frequent site visits to premises to carry out performance assessments and provide constant support to the security team;
Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff;
2.Context & Risk analysis
Supervise and mentor national security officers, focal points, guards and drivers;
Make frequent site visits to premises to carry out performance assessments and provide constant support to the security team;
Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff;
2.Context & Risk analysis
Develop and regularly update the country security profile (with regards to the socio-economic, political and/or military situation in country, the country criminality profile, the nature of ongoing conflicts or crises climatic & seismic hazards and health risks);
Follow-up on major country events and developments;
Analyse and locate key local stakeholders;
Develop security trend analysis;
Ensure internal incident tracking system is utilized properly: create an security incident database and perform incident mapping and analysis;
Fill in and regularly update the Risk Analysis Matrix (threat, likelihood, impact, level of vulnerability, level of risk);
Carry out security assessments of new areas of intervention or areas under Phase C (risky);
3.Develop and update Country Security Plans, SOPs and Contingency Plans
Follow-up on major country events and developments;
Analyse and locate key local stakeholders;
Develop security trend analysis;
Ensure internal incident tracking system is utilized properly: create an security incident database and perform incident mapping and analysis;
Fill in and regularly update the Risk Analysis Matrix (threat, likelihood, impact, level of vulnerability, level of risk);
Carry out security assessments of new areas of intervention or areas under Phase C (risky);
3.Develop and update Country Security Plans, SOPs and Contingency Plans
Draft and regularly update the Country Security Plan (CSP) for validation by the Country Director and endorsement by HQ;
Recommend changes in the Country Security Plan to Country Director and HQ Security department;
Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) adapted to the local context;
Draft and regularly update evacuation and contingency plans in capital and support Area Coordinators in developing Area evacuation and contingency plans;
Ensure preparedness to evacuation and contingencies (check contingency kits, first aid kits etc.);
Design and drill a security communication tree (warden system), emergency radio network, and provisioning of emergency supplies for field personnel;
4.Daily Security Management
Recommend changes in the Country Security Plan to Country Director and HQ Security department;
Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) adapted to the local context;
Draft and regularly update evacuation and contingency plans in capital and support Area Coordinators in developing Area evacuation and contingency plans;
Ensure preparedness to evacuation and contingencies (check contingency kits, first aid kits etc.);
Design and drill a security communication tree (warden system), emergency radio network, and provisioning of emergency supplies for field personnel;
4.Daily Security Management
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 their vulnerability to those threats;
Monitor the security preparedness of country staff and enforce staff compliance with internal security rules and SOPs, ensuring they are communicated to all staff and understood;
Set up and control the implementation of mitigation measures and security rules according to the local context;
Ensure compliance with Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and develop action plans for security upgrade;
Carry out security assessments of new facilities, ensure a standard level of facilities protection, and supervise guards;
Ensure missions have adapted communication means, and ensure maintenance to support the Logistic team in Country. Ensure constant update of the emergency contact list and timely issuance of ID cards;
Ensure a proper level of preparation before movement on the field, ensure transportation means are adapted, ensure a good fleet maintenance, and set movement rules which are adapted to the local context to support the Logistic team in Country. Ensure operational follow-up of movements;
Ensure logistics follow a servicing and maintenance schedule for vehicles;
Spearhead security assessment missions prior to staff deployment to a new area and ensure minimum security standards are in place before their installation;
Support and participate to assessment mission in phase C or D area;
5.Crisis management
Ensure that all field staff are fully cognizant of prevailing security threats and fully advised on means to reduce their vulnerability to those threats;
Monitor the security preparedness of country staff and enforce staff compliance with internal security rules and SOPs, ensuring they are communicated to all staff and understood;
Set up and control the implementation of mitigation measures and security rules according to the local context;
Ensure compliance with Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and develop action plans for security upgrade;
Carry out security assessments of new facilities, ensure a standard level of facilities protection, and supervise guards;
Ensure missions have adapted communication means, and ensure maintenance to support the Logistic team in Country. Ensure constant update of the emergency contact list and timely issuance of ID cards;
Ensure a proper level of preparation before movement on the field, ensure transportation means are adapted, ensure a good fleet maintenance, and set movement rules which are adapted to the local context to support the Logistic team in Country. Ensure operational follow-up of movements;
Ensure logistics follow a servicing and maintenance schedule for vehicles;
Spearhead security assessment missions prior to staff deployment to a new area and ensure minimum security standards are in place before their installation;
Support and participate to assessment mission in phase C or D area;
5.Crisis management
Adapt crisis management protocols to the local situation;
Act as a key member of the Crisis Management Team so that safety policies and procedures are implemented;
6.ReportingEnsure weekly/monthly security reports are completed and sent to HQ, providing timely updates of all situational and security developments including investigation of security incidents;
Produce real-time incidents report (using Form SEC-03);
Send updated TITANIC on a monthly basis to the Country Director and HQ Security Department;
7.Training and briefing
Act as a key member of the Crisis Management Team so that safety policies and procedures are implemented;
6.ReportingEnsure weekly/monthly security reports are completed and sent to HQ, providing timely updates of all situational and security developments including investigation of security incidents;
Produce real-time incidents report (using Form SEC-03);
Send updated TITANIC on a monthly basis to the Country Director and HQ Security Department;
7.Training and briefing
Conduct security briefing for each new international staff arriving in country;
Design security training modules for Country Director’s approval and HQ endorsement;
Determine training needs for the security staff;
Train national staff to increase their awareness and sense of responsibilities;
Conduct any staff security training that is warranted (HEAT, training to drivers and guards, evacuation drills, fire safety etc.);
Carry out investigations and capture lessons learned to be incorporated into future staff trainings;
8.Develop and maintain a security network
Design security training modules for Country Director’s approval and HQ endorsement;
Determine training needs for the security staff;
Train national staff to increase their awareness and sense of responsibilities;
Conduct any staff security training that is warranted (HEAT, training to drivers and guards, evacuation drills, fire safety etc.);
Carry out investigations and capture lessons learned to be incorporated into future staff trainings;
8.Develop and maintain a security network
Actively participate in Weekly and Monthly Coordination Meetings;
Create an information network in the country, identifying key informants;
Build strong professional relationships with UN agencies, local authorities, other NGO’s (local and international), and all relevant stakeholders;
9.Ensure external representation
Create an information network in the country, identifying key informants;
Build strong professional relationships with UN agencies, local authorities, other NGO’s (local and international), and all relevant stakeholders;
9.Ensure external representation
Attend security coordination meetings and update Country Director and HQ on current security issues;
Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization Code of Conduct, values and policies with regard to internal and external stakeholders;
Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization Code of Conduct, values and policies with regard to internal and external stakeholders;
Expected skills and qualifications
At least 2-3 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East;
Extensive experience in security management and procedures;
Demonstrated communication and organizational skills;
Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;
Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;
Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions;
Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English;
Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience highly desirable.
Extensive experience in security management and procedures;
Demonstrated communication and organizational skills;
Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;
Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;
Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions;
Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English;
Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience highly desirable.
Conditions
Salary between 3400€ and 4600€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300
Accommodation and food provided in organization guesthouse
Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
Rest & Recuperation (R&R) every 2 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200
Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
One week pre-departure training in organization HQ, including a 3-days in situ security training
Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
Psychological assistance
Accommodation and food provided in organization guesthouse
Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
Rest & Recuperation (R&R) every 2 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200
Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
One week pre-departure training in organization HQ, including a 3-days in situ security training
Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
Psychological assistance
How to apply
Send your application (CV & cover letter) by email to: ooooooooo@ooooooo.com (Email is available to subscribers only )