Hiring Organization: World Vision
Contract Type: International Hir
Employee Type: Fixed term, Full-time
Purpose Of Position:
This Purpose of Position will be used in the WVI or local Careers site, and if applicable, advertisements. Please describe the role in 2-3 concise sentences. Focus on the core of what this role is supposed to achieve. Describe the purpose of this position and how this position contributes to achieving department objectives and the management and performance of others.
To support the National Director in ensuring that effective security measures for programmes within the Democratic Republic of Congo are appropriately planned for and addressed within the Country Context. Be lead in the optimization of organizational security and the mitigation of operational risks for ministry effectiveness by establishing security systems and mechanisms for institutionalizing an organizational culture and practice of safety and security. The candidate will work with a wide range of stakeholders across multiple functions in support of key projects and will be responsible for ensuring end-to-end security capability and operational delivery to the field, based on the changing context and work requirements. This position will supervise Deputy Country Security Manager, Officers and Focal Points. The Country Security Manager will provide analysis and intelligence to the National Director and Programmes in order to make timely strategic programming decisions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
List education, knowledge & skills, licenses preferred, and all experiences required to perform this position in a fully competent manner.
Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:
List academic requirements (if applicable), technical skills, or other knowledge required as a minimum qualification for this position.
Relevant Bachelor’s degree (Master preferred) in Security Management, Risk Management, Strategic Studies, International Relations or Emergency Management. Or 3 years equivalent field experience in organizational Security Risk Management senior role.
Previous experience in the professional security arena (INGO, Corporate, Military, Law Enforcement, or Emergency Services).
Sound knowledge of INGO security practices with proven experience in Security Risk Assessments (SRA), security planning and crises management in the humanitarian context.
Sound understanding of Security Cost Identification and how to incorporate proposal writers into the Cost/Budgeting allocation of their proposals.
Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.
Demonstrated personal values, attitudes and behaviors that are consistent with World Vision Core Values.
Valid Passport and Driver’s License.
List additional work experience required as a minimum qualification for this position.
Understanding of setting threat or risk levels for specific contexts, considering the strategic and tactical situation as applied to humanitarian operations.
Understanding of programme delivery and security cost identification in humanitarian relief operations.
License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:
If applicable, include language requirement(s) as a minimum qualification for this position.
Fluency in written and spoken in both English and French is required.
Internationally recognized qualifications in Risk Management or Business Continuity would be an advantage.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
List academic requirements, technical skills or other knowledge preferred for this position.
Relevant Master’s degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Strategic Studies, International Relations or Emergency Management. General Management studies also considered.
Previous experience in the professional security arena (INGO, Corporate, Military, Law Enforcement, or Emergency Services).
Sound knowledge of INGO security practices with proven experience in Security Risk Assessments (SRA), security planning and crises management in the humanitarian context.
Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training.
Demonstrated experience in security analysis.
Demonstrated project management stills and the ability to work effectively under pressure (particularly in a crisis situation).
First Aid Certified.
Sound understanding of Security Cost Identification and how to incorporate proposal writers into the Cost/Budgeting allocation of their proposals.
List additional work experience preferred for this position.
5+ yrs in a relevant senior security management role in NGO, Private or Government Sectors.
International security management experience in a Regional and/or Global role in large multinational organization.
Work Environment
Include travel & work environment details.
Complete Travel and/or Work Environment statements if applicable.The position requires ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally up to 40% of the time.
Must be prepared to travel to ‘high risk’ security environments at short notice.
Will be expected to manage high stress security events.
Flexibility in work hours is expected.
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Applicant Types Accepted:Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted
Job Location: Kinshasa, Congo, The Democratic Republic Of The
Contract Type: International Hir
Employee Type: Fixed term, Full-time
Purpose Of Position:
This Purpose of Position will be used in the WVI or local Careers site, and if applicable, advertisements. Please describe the role in 2-3 concise sentences. Focus on the core of what this role is supposed to achieve. Describe the purpose of this position and how this position contributes to achieving department objectives and the management and performance of others.
To support the National Director in ensuring that effective security measures for programmes within the Democratic Republic of Congo are appropriately planned for and addressed within the Country Context. Be lead in the optimization of organizational security and the mitigation of operational risks for ministry effectiveness by establishing security systems and mechanisms for institutionalizing an organizational culture and practice of safety and security. The candidate will work with a wide range of stakeholders across multiple functions in support of key projects and will be responsible for ensuring end-to-end security capability and operational delivery to the field, based on the changing context and work requirements. This position will supervise Deputy Country Security Manager, Officers and Focal Points. The Country Security Manager will provide analysis and intelligence to the National Director and Programmes in order to make timely strategic programming decisions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
List education, knowledge & skills, licenses preferred, and all experiences required to perform this position in a fully competent manner.
Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:
List academic requirements (if applicable), technical skills, or other knowledge required as a minimum qualification for this position.
Relevant Bachelor’s degree (Master preferred) in Security Management, Risk Management, Strategic Studies, International Relations or Emergency Management. Or 3 years equivalent field experience in organizational Security Risk Management senior role.
Previous experience in the professional security arena (INGO, Corporate, Military, Law Enforcement, or Emergency Services).
Sound knowledge of INGO security practices with proven experience in Security Risk Assessments (SRA), security planning and crises management in the humanitarian context.
Sound understanding of Security Cost Identification and how to incorporate proposal writers into the Cost/Budgeting allocation of their proposals.
Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.
Demonstrated personal values, attitudes and behaviors that are consistent with World Vision Core Values.
Valid Passport and Driver’s License.
List additional work experience required as a minimum qualification for this position.
Understanding of setting threat or risk levels for specific contexts, considering the strategic and tactical situation as applied to humanitarian operations.
Understanding of programme delivery and security cost identification in humanitarian relief operations.
License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:
If applicable, include language requirement(s) as a minimum qualification for this position.
Fluency in written and spoken in both English and French is required.
Internationally recognized qualifications in Risk Management or Business Continuity would be an advantage.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
List academic requirements, technical skills or other knowledge preferred for this position.
Relevant Master’s degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Strategic Studies, International Relations or Emergency Management. General Management studies also considered.
Previous experience in the professional security arena (INGO, Corporate, Military, Law Enforcement, or Emergency Services).
Sound knowledge of INGO security practices with proven experience in Security Risk Assessments (SRA), security planning and crises management in the humanitarian context.
Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training.
Demonstrated experience in security analysis.
Demonstrated project management stills and the ability to work effectively under pressure (particularly in a crisis situation).
First Aid Certified.
Sound understanding of Security Cost Identification and how to incorporate proposal writers into the Cost/Budgeting allocation of their proposals.
List additional work experience preferred for this position.
5+ yrs in a relevant senior security management role in NGO, Private or Government Sectors.
International security management experience in a Regional and/or Global role in large multinational organization.
Work Environment
Include travel & work environment details.
Complete Travel and/or Work Environment statements if applicable.The position requires ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally up to 40% of the time.
Must be prepared to travel to ‘high risk’ security environments at short notice.
Will be expected to manage high stress security events.
Flexibility in work hours is expected.
Apply
Applicant Types Accepted:Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted