Hiring Organization: SoCha LLC
Scope of Work
The Security Officer will review all operations, prepare security plans, and to provide reporting to support the project’s activities. He/she will also ensure appropriate security protocols are in place and maintained throughout all operations at the project office as well as for all trips to the field. Secondary responsibilities include management support tasks such as inventory control. The Security Officer will fulfill the following responsibilities:Implement and/or develop and manage security protocols and procedures in correspondence with SoCha Head Office.
Maintain relationships and closely coordinate with the project’s systems and site partners.
Responsible for reviewing all operations, preparing relevant contingency (emergency situations) safety & security plans, conducting threat and vulnerability analysis, and providing reporting to support project activities.
Provide the final recommendation to the Team Leader to authorize field team travel.
Maintain awareness of the security situation at all times. Conduct research and outreach required to complete all project-based security planning.
Review all project activities to ensure that the appropriate security protocols are carried out for public events conducted in Yangon and in the field.
Ensure that long-term expatriate staff reside in secure accommodations, providing security assessments prior to submission to Global Operations Manager for review.
Ensure that incoming home office staff, international employees or short-term consultants are greeted upon arrival with adequate security detail and are provided specific security guidance, as required under the current situation.
Conduct security survey/assessment for all in-country new leases for the project.
Conduct trainings and/or briefings, including systematic checklist-based reviews (particularly in terms of field activities) with project staff regarding security procedures.
Maintain and develop a network of individuals involved in security in Ukraine. Represent the project in security work groups and coordinating committees as decided by project management.
Maintain the project inventory, make periodic audits to ensure all items are accounted for and properly branded and marked.
Go to official government offices as required to complete tasks needed by the project. Examples included arrange visas, getting permits, submitting official documentation.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
How to apply
To submit your application, kindly provide your CV via the following link:
https://erp.socha.net/jobs/socha_llc/security-officer---ukraine
Position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified.
Job location: Ukraine
Closing date: 23 Feb 2025
Background
SoCha intends to submit a proposal to provide monitoring and quality assurance services for Swiss-funded development and humanitarian projects in Ukraine, including providing Third Party Monitoring (TPM) services. The three strategic areas of focus relevant to the evaluations will be:Economic Recovery.
Public sector service support and reform.
Protection of civilians.
Overall services provided under this project will include monitoring 10-15 projects annually, undertaking Partner Risk Assessments (PRAs), providing procurement audits, delivering semi-annual monitoring reports, and organizing bi-annual events focusing on Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) to reflect on the findings.
SoCha seeks a highly qualified individual to fill the role of Security Officer. The position will be based in Ukraine and is contingent on contract award and approval.
Background
SoCha intends to submit a proposal to provide monitoring and quality assurance services for Swiss-funded development and humanitarian projects in Ukraine, including providing Third Party Monitoring (TPM) services. The three strategic areas of focus relevant to the evaluations will be:Economic Recovery.
Public sector service support and reform.
Protection of civilians.
Overall services provided under this project will include monitoring 10-15 projects annually, undertaking Partner Risk Assessments (PRAs), providing procurement audits, delivering semi-annual monitoring reports, and organizing bi-annual events focusing on Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) to reflect on the findings.
SoCha seeks a highly qualified individual to fill the role of Security Officer. The position will be based in Ukraine and is contingent on contract award and approval.
Scope of Work
The Security Officer will review all operations, prepare security plans, and to provide reporting to support the project’s activities. He/she will also ensure appropriate security protocols are in place and maintained throughout all operations at the project office as well as for all trips to the field. Secondary responsibilities include management support tasks such as inventory control. The Security Officer will fulfill the following responsibilities:Implement and/or develop and manage security protocols and procedures in correspondence with SoCha Head Office.
Maintain relationships and closely coordinate with the project’s systems and site partners.
Responsible for reviewing all operations, preparing relevant contingency (emergency situations) safety & security plans, conducting threat and vulnerability analysis, and providing reporting to support project activities.
Provide the final recommendation to the Team Leader to authorize field team travel.
Maintain awareness of the security situation at all times. Conduct research and outreach required to complete all project-based security planning.
Review all project activities to ensure that the appropriate security protocols are carried out for public events conducted in Yangon and in the field.
Ensure that long-term expatriate staff reside in secure accommodations, providing security assessments prior to submission to Global Operations Manager for review.
Ensure that incoming home office staff, international employees or short-term consultants are greeted upon arrival with adequate security detail and are provided specific security guidance, as required under the current situation.
Conduct security survey/assessment for all in-country new leases for the project.
Conduct trainings and/or briefings, including systematic checklist-based reviews (particularly in terms of field activities) with project staff regarding security procedures.
Maintain and develop a network of individuals involved in security in Ukraine. Represent the project in security work groups and coordinating committees as decided by project management.
Maintain the project inventory, make periodic audits to ensure all items are accounted for and properly branded and marked.
Go to official government offices as required to complete tasks needed by the project. Examples included arrange visas, getting permits, submitting official documentation.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
At least five (5) years of practical experiences in security and safety oversight with a proven record in drafting/delivering critical information that effectively supports timely decision making.
Practical experience in risk assessment, mitigation and management preferred.
Practical experience in monitoring potential threats from crime, civil unrest, kidnapping and terrorism.
Proven knowledge of and access to official security structures in place, and persons in key positions in and across Ukraine.
Professional communication skills and strong proficiency in written and spoken English and Ukrainian.
Full proficiency in MS Office suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Valid driving license with a clean driving record.
CPR certification (preferable).
At least five (5) years of practical experiences in security and safety oversight with a proven record in drafting/delivering critical information that effectively supports timely decision making.
Practical experience in risk assessment, mitigation and management preferred.
Practical experience in monitoring potential threats from crime, civil unrest, kidnapping and terrorism.
Proven knowledge of and access to official security structures in place, and persons in key positions in and across Ukraine.
Professional communication skills and strong proficiency in written and spoken English and Ukrainian.
Full proficiency in MS Office suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Valid driving license with a clean driving record.
CPR certification (preferable).
How to apply
To submit your application, kindly provide your CV via the following link:
https://erp.socha.net/jobs/socha_llc/security-officer---ukraine
Position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified.