Security Officer Afghanistan Oruzgan

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

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Generic responsibilities

• Ensure adherence with NRC Afghanistan Security Management Plan and SOPs
• Implement delegated security 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 security policies, procedures, guidelines and planning for staff safety, operational security and program continuity in Uruzgan ;
• 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 Uruzgan 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.

Generic professional competencies:

• Higher Education certificate/diploma in social sciences or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 4 years of non-profit or INGO work experience within international humanitarian assistance programs with demonstrated capabilities in planning, organizing and executing security operations in the field.
• Area and security related factors acknowledgment of Urozgan and surroundings.
• Strong knowledge of cultural sensitivities, traditional behaviours & security context in Urozgan
• Able to travel to other provinces on daily/weekly and monthly basis when needed.
• Advanced knowledge in communications technology, including, satellite communications, cell phone, etc.
• Strong experience as a trainer; ability to develop, implement, facilitate and impart learning to a wide range of audiences.
• Strong verbal & written English Language skill is required.
• Fluent in local languages.

Behavioral competencies

• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Handling insecure environment
• Strategic thinking
• Influencing

We Offer

• Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.
• NRC will cover staff plus four (4) depended for medical insurance.
• Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labor Law.