Hiring Organization: World Vission
Job Location: Dakar, Senegal
Job Description:
Preferred location: Dakar, Senegal. Open to other locations where WVI is registered to operate.
Primary role; to design, develop and implement security responses structures for World Vision International (WVI) Disasters Management (DM) - Humanitarian Emergency Affairs (HEA) response operations in medium to high-risk conflict and fragile contexts in alignment with WVI security policies, procedures, and working security framework during deployments/missions that will allow WVI to deliver humanitarian aid & relief programs securely and in a timely manner while maximizing staff safety.
Secondary role; when directed/designated by the Response Security Group (RSG) Director provide direct and indirect strategic and operational security support across the WVI partnership to support Regional and National Senior Management Teams’ with; Critical Security Incident and/or Crisis Management, Investigations, Civil-Military-Police Coordination/Access Engagement, Context Analysis, and Technical/Operational Security Advice and Training.
Strategy Development
Job Location: Dakar, Senegal
Job Description:
Preferred location: Dakar, Senegal. Open to other locations where WVI is registered to operate.
Primary role; to design, develop and implement security responses structures for World Vision International (WVI) Disasters Management (DM) - Humanitarian Emergency Affairs (HEA) response operations in medium to high-risk conflict and fragile contexts in alignment with WVI security policies, procedures, and working security framework during deployments/missions that will allow WVI to deliver humanitarian aid & relief programs securely and in a timely manner while maximizing staff safety.
Secondary role; when directed/designated by the Response Security Group (RSG) Director provide direct and indirect strategic and operational security support across the WVI partnership to support Regional and National Senior Management Teams’ with; Critical Security Incident and/or Crisis Management, Investigations, Civil-Military-Police Coordination/Access Engagement, Context Analysis, and Technical/Operational Security Advice and Training.
Strategy Development
Contribute to the development and implementation of global security strategies for humanitarian emergency response operations. Ensure security management procedures are in alignment with WVI Security policy and international best practices.
Collaborate with Response Directors to ensure that the response security strategy is appropriately aligned with SSR regional priorities.
Operational Support
Initial Global Response Operations Deploy as a member of the Global Rapid Response Team (GRRT) in accordance with the WVI Emergency Management System (EMS) in order to establish initial response operations.
Provide sound technical assistance to humanitarian response senior management teams in the assessment of security risks and the development of security planning to mitigate assessed threats in accordance with the Terms of Reference as outlined in the WVI EMS manual.
Sustaining Global Response Operations Deploy to WV operational areas to provide initial security management in emergency situations and to augment existing security management structures as required. Provide guidance for Response Security Managers as required.
Collaborate with Response Directors to ensure that the response security strategy is appropriately aligned with SSR regional priorities.
Operational Support
Initial Global Response Operations Deploy as a member of the Global Rapid Response Team (GRRT) in accordance with the WVI Emergency Management System (EMS) in order to establish initial response operations.
Provide sound technical assistance to humanitarian response senior management teams in the assessment of security risks and the development of security planning to mitigate assessed threats in accordance with the Terms of Reference as outlined in the WVI EMS manual.
Sustaining Global Response Operations Deploy to WV operational areas to provide initial security management in emergency situations and to augment existing security management structures as required. Provide guidance for Response Security Managers as required.
Review Security Risk Ratings with SSR Analysis Unit and assist in the development of mitigation strategies for responses that are compliant with WVI’s Core Security Requirements (CSR).
Assess capacity & operational gaps in WVI’s Core Security Requirements (CSR) in HEA responses and develop work plans to implement mitigation strategies in collaboration with Response Security Managers.
Support crisis management and business continuity including impact analyses to accurately define critical time-sensitive security activities and assist in the design, development, and documentation of work area recovery plans.
Technical Support
Assess capacity & operational gaps in WVI’s Core Security Requirements (CSR) in HEA responses and develop work plans to implement mitigation strategies in collaboration with Response Security Managers.
Support crisis management and business continuity including impact analyses to accurately define critical time-sensitive security activities and assist in the design, development, and documentation of work area recovery plans.
Technical Support
Provide ongoing technical support to the HEA Response Security Managers and National Security Managers in the assessment of security risks and the development of security planning to mitigate assessed threats in WV operations. Provide support in the development of operational security and contingency plans as requested by the Office of Corporate SSR, Director of Operations.Work closely with Response Security Managers and Regional Security Directors to provide an independent assessment of ‘Medium – High Risk’ response contexts and the application of WVI’s security risk rating system. Assist in providing civil-military-police operations policy oversight and technical support to Regional/National senior leadership.Contribute to the development of global policies, guidelines, and standards relating to security management and provide leadership in contextualizing and mainstreaming them within WVI’s global operations.Provide technical support and oversight of incident case management and provision of after-action reviews/lessons learned exercises and security investigations for complex and serious cases and ensure knowledge capture.
Capacity Building
Capacity Building
Assist in the assessment, development, and implementation of a global capacity-building plan for security management in the context of HEA responses.
Engage with Response Managers and HEA staff to raise awareness of security management as per WVI Security, Safety, and Resilience policies.
Identify, share/facilitate access to security tools, resources, and materials as well as learning and support opportunities for Regional & National Offices. These may include facilitating and conducting training, engagement of trainers, establishing institutional links, and identifying opportunities for staff exchange or mentoring.
Identify and mentor staff as future Response Security Managers.
Internal/External Liaison & Coordination
Internal
Engage with Response Managers and HEA staff to raise awareness of security management as per WVI Security, Safety, and Resilience policies.
Identify, share/facilitate access to security tools, resources, and materials as well as learning and support opportunities for Regional & National Offices. These may include facilitating and conducting training, engagement of trainers, establishing institutional links, and identifying opportunities for staff exchange or mentoring.
Identify and mentor staff as future Response Security Managers.
Internal/External Liaison & Coordination
Internal
Regular liaison with Response Managers, Response Security Managers (RSM), through the Regional Integrated Security Team with the respective Security Directors (RSDs), and other key stakeholders.
Act as a strategic link for the promotion of security assessment & planning standards connecting National Offices, Regional Offices, Support Offices, and Global centers.
Regularly liaise with the WV security network on emerging security issues and provide analysis of the potential impact on WV operations.
Actively contribute to partnership forums, working groups, and networks related to security management.
Work closely with members of the Corporate Security team promoting mutual learning, support, and accountability.
External Regular liaison with the United Nations (UN) security departments, other INGO security departments and agencies to include international security forums and security centers of excellence to develop best practices and lessons learned.
Knowledge Management
Act as a strategic link for the promotion of security assessment & planning standards connecting National Offices, Regional Offices, Support Offices, and Global centers.
Regularly liaise with the WV security network on emerging security issues and provide analysis of the potential impact on WV operations.
Actively contribute to partnership forums, working groups, and networks related to security management.
Work closely with members of the Corporate Security team promoting mutual learning, support, and accountability.
External Regular liaison with the United Nations (UN) security departments, other INGO security departments and agencies to include international security forums and security centers of excellence to develop best practices and lessons learned.
Knowledge Management
Participate in the process of continuous learning on international best practices in security management & analysis and identify tools and processes that can be implemented into WV operations globally.
Encourage mutual learning on security management issues within the region and globally.
Assist in the facilitation of and coordination of global security information-sharing forum/network that promotes the embedding of security information management into all layers of WVI’s programs.
Facilitate the documentation of best practices and contribute to the community of practice and center of excellence.
General
Encourage mutual learning on security management issues within the region and globally.
Assist in the facilitation of and coordination of global security information-sharing forum/network that promotes the embedding of security information management into all layers of WVI’s programs.
Facilitate the documentation of best practices and contribute to the community of practice and center of excellence.
General
Support activities that will enrich and develop World Vision’s Core Values;
Practice an inclusive leadership style that will be a role model for staff, peers, and others.
Perform any other tasks assigned by the Partnership Leader
Required Professional Experience
Practice an inclusive leadership style that will be a role model for staff, peers, and others.
Perform any other tasks assigned by the Partnership Leader
Required Professional Experience
Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Strategic Studies, International Relations, or Emergency Management. (General Management studies also considered)
Cumulative 10+ years of proven professional work within the sector considered in lieu of academic qualification
Sound knowledge of INGO security practices with proven experience in Security Risk Assessments (SRA), security planning, and crisis management in the humanitarian context
Previous experience in the professional security arena (INGO, Corporate, Military, Law Enforcement, or Emergency Services)
Must demonstrate language skills, being fluent in French, and/or Arabic
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Cumulative 10+ years of proven professional work within the sector considered in lieu of academic qualification
Sound knowledge of INGO security practices with proven experience in Security Risk Assessments (SRA), security planning, and crisis management in the humanitarian context
Previous experience in the professional security arena (INGO, Corporate, Military, Law Enforcement, or Emergency Services)
Must demonstrate language skills, being fluent in French, and/or Arabic
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Internationally recognized qualifications in Risk Management or Business Continuity would be an advantage.
Compensation:
For positions filled in the United States, the typical Annual Salary range for this role is $81368.35 to $101710.44 USD. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, job level, internal equity and budget. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience and geographic location.
Compensation:
For positions filled in the United States, the typical Annual Salary range for this role is $81368.35 to $101710.44 USD. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, job level, internal equity and budget. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience and geographic location.