Country Security Manager

Overview

Support National Director with security measures for programs

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Police/Law Enforcement or military training.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a proven security or emergency service field.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience working with UN Agency/NGO.
• HEAT Training (or at least within 90 days of hire).
• Effective in written and verbal communication in English and French.

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

International Assignment - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Job Description:

Purpose of the Position

To support the National Director in ensuring that effective security measures for the National Office programs are both appropriately planned for and addressed within the national context. 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.

Major Responsabilities

Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and implement the National Office security strategy in alignment with WV security policy so as to ensure the operational priorities of the National Office are appropriately supported.
• Ensure Security Risk Assessments, Country Risk Ratings and Core Security Requirement standards, processes and procedures are completed in accordance with current Office of Corporate Security guidelines and training.
• Provide leadership/ management of the security team in country.

Security Operations:

• Work with the National Director and Regional Security Director to carry out Security Risk Assessments as required/directed.
• Country Risk Ratings are established and updated as required
• Ensure Core Security Requirements are implemented in line with Country Risk Ratings
• Provide input and support to management in crisis situations and critical incidents Conduct security investigations when required.

Networking and External Liaison/Engagement:

• Represent WV at local NGO security network meetings and ensure information from these groups is disseminated to relevant staff.
• Build ongoing networks for sharing security information and coordination with the UN agencies, the Govt and other relevant partners.

Capacity Building and Technical Training:

• Coordinate the assessment, development and implementation of the national office capacity building plan for security management based on local security risk assessments.
• Seek to develop a culture of security awareness and monitor staff compliance.
• Buy in a stronger organizational security culture by assessing staff security training needs.

Reporting and Documentation

• Provide a regular security report to the National Office, Region and Office of Corporate Security.
• Ensure that all security incidents are reported in accordance with WV Security Policy.
• Conduct performance reviews of the fieldbased security focal persons.
• Collect, analyze and disseminate security information appropriately

Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Police/Law Enforcement or military training

Additional work experience required as a minimum qualification for this position:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a proven security or emergency service field (public, private, and government or NGO sectors in military, security or law enforcement services)
• Operational experience
• Strategic / Managerial experience
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience working with UN Agency / NGO

License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:

• HEAT Training (or at least within 90 days of hire)
• Effective in written and verbal communication in English and French

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• First Aid qualified
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated personal values, attitudes and behaviors that are consistent with World Vision Core Values
• Professional - behave in professional manner at all times and demonstrate ability to represent the organization well at interagency meetings
• Radio and/or Satellite phone communications experience, operations and management
• Valid Passport and Driver’s License
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training

Work Environment:

• The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 40% of the time.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted

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Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: wvi.org