Hiring Organization: Project HOPE
Job Location: Haiti
Closing date3 Feb 2023
Program Summary:
Project HOPE is proposing to implement a BHA-funded program in Haiti to support cholera response and protection needs. The program, focused in the Health, WASH sectors, and Protection sectors, will support Cholera Treatment Centers and Cholera Treatment Units attached to Primary Healthcare Centers (PHC)s and Hospitals in targeted sites and their catchment areas, in addition to WASH interventions and community health outreach activities for Health, WASH, and Protection sectors. The initial program duration is anticipated to be 1 year, with possibility for extension as funding and program priorities allow.
****This position is contingent upon award from BHA *****
Position Summary:
Project HOPE is seeking a Security Manager to oversee the implementation of a BHA-funded program in Haiti, LDS-funded procurement and distribution, and any additional funding that may be awarded during the program period.
Program Summary:
Project HOPE is proposing to implement a BHA-funded program in Haiti to support cholera response and protection needs. The program, focused in the Health, WASH sectors, and Protection sectors, will support Cholera Treatment Centers and Cholera Treatment Units attached to Primary Healthcare Centers (PHC)s and Hospitals in targeted sites and their catchment areas, in addition to WASH interventions and community health outreach activities for Health, WASH, and Protection sectors. The initial program duration is anticipated to be 1 year, with possibility for extension as funding and program priorities allow.
****This position is contingent upon award from BHA *****
Position Summary:
Project HOPE is seeking a Security Manager to oversee the implementation of a BHA-funded program in Haiti, LDS-funded procurement and distribution, and any additional funding that may be awarded during the program period.
Principal Responsibilities:
To be a focal point for Safety and Security issues for all Project HOPE programs and operations in Haiti, giving constant advice regarding Safety and Security to the Operations Director
Liaise with Global Security Manager (GSM) in terms of information collection, analysis, and dissemination regarding the security situation in Haiti and its neighboring countries
Supports the team with access, security risk assessments and field visits in-country and neighboring countries
Maintaining a robust reporting system including Sitreps, Weekly Reports, which keep the Operations Director and GSM abreast of all contextual and security developments in Haiti, and the analysis of those developments; deliver immediate Flash Reports when an incident impacting or likely to impact Project HOPE in Haiti occurs.
Incident Reporting, Tracking, Mapping, & Analysis: to maintain tools for Security Incident Information Management, ensuring that Incident Reports are submitted on time, that incidents are tracked and analyzed and that lessons are learned.
Provides support in conducting security risks assessment and provides advice on security measures as well as on latest trends and threats to staff
Security & Context Briefings: to provide security briefings (personal security and context) as part of the induction for new Project HOPE staff in Haiti and visitors to Haiti, as well as Context Briefings at program and grants meetings.
Evaluate existing Safety and security measures to determine their appropriateness and identify areas needing improvement
Assists in updating and monitoring the compliance with the Security Risk Management measures and Standard Operating Procedures established in Haiti
Maintains regular contacts with OSAC, UNDSS, INSO and Security Focal Points of other humanitarian agencies
Participate in internal meetings and represents Project HOPE in INSO Security Coordination meetings
Assists the head of the office in implementing decisions taken at the SMT
Identifies the needs and facilitates the procurement for necessary security equipment in line with the recommended preventive and mitigation measures based on the security risk management process
Liaises and coordinates with the local government security agencies
Assists in all security related requirements when requested
Assists in the implementation of Business Continuity Plans in the region
Assists in maintaining updated personnel lists and submit to Global Security Manager
Provides general administrative assistance to the regional emergency response teams in Haiti
Security Manager will have supervisory oversight over: Contracted Security Guards and Security Officer within the region
Performs other duties as requested by the supervisor
Minimum Qualifications:
Liaise with Global Security Manager (GSM) in terms of information collection, analysis, and dissemination regarding the security situation in Haiti and its neighboring countries
Supports the team with access, security risk assessments and field visits in-country and neighboring countries
Maintaining a robust reporting system including Sitreps, Weekly Reports, which keep the Operations Director and GSM abreast of all contextual and security developments in Haiti, and the analysis of those developments; deliver immediate Flash Reports when an incident impacting or likely to impact Project HOPE in Haiti occurs.
Incident Reporting, Tracking, Mapping, & Analysis: to maintain tools for Security Incident Information Management, ensuring that Incident Reports are submitted on time, that incidents are tracked and analyzed and that lessons are learned.
Provides support in conducting security risks assessment and provides advice on security measures as well as on latest trends and threats to staff
Security & Context Briefings: to provide security briefings (personal security and context) as part of the induction for new Project HOPE staff in Haiti and visitors to Haiti, as well as Context Briefings at program and grants meetings.
Evaluate existing Safety and security measures to determine their appropriateness and identify areas needing improvement
Assists in updating and monitoring the compliance with the Security Risk Management measures and Standard Operating Procedures established in Haiti
Maintains regular contacts with OSAC, UNDSS, INSO and Security Focal Points of other humanitarian agencies
Participate in internal meetings and represents Project HOPE in INSO Security Coordination meetings
Assists the head of the office in implementing decisions taken at the SMT
Identifies the needs and facilitates the procurement for necessary security equipment in line with the recommended preventive and mitigation measures based on the security risk management process
Liaises and coordinates with the local government security agencies
Assists in all security related requirements when requested
Assists in the implementation of Business Continuity Plans in the region
Assists in maintaining updated personnel lists and submit to Global Security Manager
Provides general administrative assistance to the regional emergency response teams in Haiti
Security Manager will have supervisory oversight over: Contracted Security Guards and Security Officer within the region
Performs other duties as requested by the supervisor
Minimum Qualifications:
High level of spoken & written English and Creole.
Previous experience from humanitarian sector and insecure environment
Experience with security / access aspects of INGOs operations
Bachelor’s degree level qualification in International Relations, Conflict Resolution, or similar discipline
At least 3 years field experience of Safety and Security management
Proven ability to produce timely situation reports and analysis of events
Proven ability to design and maintain Security SOPs and guidelines
Experience in liaising with various security agencies
Broad-based knowledge and understanding of the political, social, and security situation in Haiti
Sound judgment, analytical and diplomatic tact
Experience with an INGO or similar with responsibility for Safety and Security management.
Experience in designing and providing safety and security training
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands:
Previous experience from humanitarian sector and insecure environment
Experience with security / access aspects of INGOs operations
Bachelor’s degree level qualification in International Relations, Conflict Resolution, or similar discipline
At least 3 years field experience of Safety and Security management
Proven ability to produce timely situation reports and analysis of events
Proven ability to design and maintain Security SOPs and guidelines
Experience in liaising with various security agencies
Broad-based knowledge and understanding of the political, social, and security situation in Haiti
Sound judgment, analytical and diplomatic tact
Experience with an INGO or similar with responsibility for Safety and Security management.
Experience in designing and providing safety and security training
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be mobile in an office environment and able to use standard office equipment.
Must be able to communicate in verbal and written form and must be able to travel internationally.
Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as “hardship.”
Work environment:
Must be able to communicate in verbal and written form and must be able to travel internationally.
Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as “hardship.”
Work environment:
Typical office environment with exposure to a minimal noise level.
Emergency deployments may be in resource-deprived environments with austere living conditions.
Travel for extended periods may be by air and/or other modes of transportation.
While international travel is not a regular part of every job, programmatic needs may require it intermittently.
Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as “hardship.”
Due to the substantial number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please.
However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.
Thank you very much for your interest in Project HOPE.
Emergency deployments may be in resource-deprived environments with austere living conditions.
Travel for extended periods may be by air and/or other modes of transportation.
While international travel is not a regular part of every job, programmatic needs may require it intermittently.
Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as “hardship.”
Due to the substantial number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please.
However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.
Thank you very much for your interest in Project HOPE.