Country Security Manager , Central African Republic

Job Location:  Central African Republic – Bangui

Fixed Term | 12 Month | ASAP

You will be in charge of
Objectives: 
Ensure the safety, security, and integrity of staff, assets, premises, and programs in the country, in particular by constantly monitoring and anticipating security risk, designing and enforcing context-specific risk mitigation rules and procedures, by ensuring MOSS compliance in all organization premises, by preparing and updating contingency and evacuation plans and by providing all organization staff with appropriate security training.

Duties And Responsibilities:

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 organization premises to carry out performance assessments and provide constant support to the security team

Maintain open lines of communication with all field staff

2. Context & Risk analysis :

Develop and regularly update the country's security profile (with regards to the socio-economic, political, and/or military situation in the country, the country's criminality profile, the nature of ongoing conflicts or crises climatic & seismic hazards and health risks, )
Follow-up on major country events and developments
Analyze and locate key local stakeholders
Develop security trend analysis
Ensure the internal incident tracking system is utilized properly: create a 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 organization areas of intervention or areas under Phase C

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 the capital and support Area Coordinators in developing Area evacuation and contingency plans.
Ensure preparedness for 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 a security upgrade
Carry out security assessments of new organization 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 the Country. Ensure constant update of the emergency contact list and timely issuance of ID cards.
Ensure a proper level of preparation before moving on the field, ensure transportation means are adapted, ensure good fleet maintenance, and set movement rules which are adapted to the local context to support the Logistic team in the 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 in 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. Reporting

Ensure 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 the 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 training

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 NGOs (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's 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 primary 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 is highly desirable
ConditionsSalary between 3100€ and 4300€ 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 for in the 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 luggage transportation: up to 100 kg
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)

How To Apply:

Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email to: oooooooo@oooooo.com (Email is available to Subscribers Only )