Security Officer Afghanistan Kandahar

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 5 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 5 (NRC) contracts.

Purpose of the Job:

The purpose of the HSS Officer is to support the HSS Coordinator, to implement the security functions at Area Office/ Field Offices-when needed, and support the program on HSS related issues.

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Generic responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence with NRC Afghanistan Security Management Plan and SOPs
• Implement delegated HSS tasks according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Ensure security support to projects targeting beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to support program teams
• Promote and share ideas for technical improvement

Specific responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to the area office on HSS policies, procedures, guidelines and planning for staff safety, operational security and program continuity in Kandahar ;
• Ensure compliance to NRC Security Management Framework within the SMP and all annexes. Work with Security Coordinator to develop, consolidate and implement operating procedures and contingency plans;
• Evaluate, review, and update the hibernation and evacuation plans for NRC Kandahar and ensure that the practical preparations are in place and known to all staff involved.
• Conduct security risk assessments of areas of operation, offices and residences. Follow up on actions to be taken to ensure compliance with minimum safety and security standards.
• Undertake continual assessments of equipment like, Thuraya, VHF/HF etc., and the protocols by which that equipment is used, to ensure that minimal conditions for security are being met.
• Alert security focal point/s of important events, by monitoring internet, TV and radio news in English and local languages, as well as via security alert systems.
• Develop ongoing relationships with local authorities as needed and other key stakeholders in the ground.
• Work to ensure that NRC, its mission, and work in the province is known and accepted.
• Work to encourage stakeholders to work with the NRC in ensuring that staff and programs are safe and allowed to continue humanitarian activities over the province.
• Provide security input and advice in assessments to consider new NRC programs in new geographic areas.
• In coordination with Security Coordinator liaise with relevant security actors e.g., NGO Security Focal Point, other NGO security coordinators, UN, local community stakeholders, Governors, etc.