Regional Security and Safety Manager , Kenya
Employer: Plan
Location: Kenya
Closing date: 10 Aug 2015
The Role
The role reports to Regional Director of Operations based at the Regional Office (Direct) & Global Security and Safety Advisor based in Woking.
The role will offer additional support to Plan International Country office and will be guided by the CD specific country security support needs with an FTE of 20%.
The Regional scope of the role will entail advising Country Directors (CDs) and Security management teams/ focal persons on various security matters; contribute in implementing the global policies and strategies as may be changed from time to time. Facilitate the rollout of security standards, operating procedures, and regular reporting on compliance. Training on local focal teams and management on Plan guidelines, risk assessments and facilitating external training as necessary. Reviews security incidences and contributes to country recommended measures as may be necessary. Disseminates security information from IH and or external if not available in country to aid country leadership with decision making and proactive actions. Country Security management Roles (with a special attention to be given to the country Office - 20%).
Dimensions of Role
Region:
Effectively maintains strong links and relationships regionally with other security-related networks and organizations and assists countries to develop effective security networks & responses relevant to their context
Requires regular contact with IH, Head of Global security, CDs, country SFPs/ managers /CDs, and/or their designates on various aspects of security management
Regular contact with the Deputy Regional Director – Operations (DRD-Ops) for leadership support in the delivery of the role.
There is medium contact with national, regional and IH program team members and other external stakeholders to develop and implement programs to support the fulfilment of Plan’s Security strategy.
Report writing and analysis (sample will be requested)
Role has medium to high contact with other staff in the Regional Office to foster understanding and support in the delivery of the organisation’s business goals, incl Administration (Risk), HR (Health and Safety – H&S) and Disaster Risk Management (DRM).
Moderate to high contact with Children while on field mission.
Country:
National focus for scanning of security environment and adjusting security phases, policies and procedures accordingly
Country-wide security management in line with the acceptance model and Plan International standards
Country-wide security plan development and influences compliance to Plan International policies and procedures.
Capacity development of security focal points across field locations.
Developed for management security related alerts for Plan International Kenya.
Typical Responsibilities
Regional level Security and Safety – 80%
Policies, Strategy and Standards Implementation and Performance
Provides an objective overview and analysis of security trends and issues across the region and their implications to Plan International regionally; as well as advise regional management accordingly.
Give advice as necessary to CDs / Country Security managers and focal points regarding various implementation decisions to ensure Plan’s duty of care at all times.
Coordinate teams of Security Experts and also Focal point persons on Security and staff safety matters.
Disseminates information, guidelines and policies as approved globally from time to time.
Contributes towards policy and Global strategy amendments as called upon from time to time.
Mentors and builds capacity of all full time country security managers and all country Security Focal Points (SFPs) throughout the region directly/through their line managers/Country Directors (CDs).
Shares and ensures all countries are using approved and updated templates, tools and guidelines for security management.
Shares ideas for operationalisation and implementing security and safety polices and protocols.
Reviews country proposed security ratings timely or on case by case based on context changes and advises Country Offices (CO) and Regional Office (RO) management on any areas that needs change or review.
Reviews country generated SOPs and advises on any improvement required and recommends for sign off by CDs
Reporting, Monitoring and Compliance
Monitors and supports country offices compliance with global and/or regional security, policy, procedures and guidelines; supports country offices within the region to upgrade and continuously improve their capability and compliance with global security standards or initiatives; and to be an effective liaison point within the region for the global Head of Security and other Regional Security Advisers.
Receives and consolidates quarterly country security and compliance reports for onward submission to International Headquarters (IH).
As part of RO team, review security risk registers and advises the DRD-Ops on areas to engage the Regional Leadership Team on.
Reviews all security and Vehicle incident reports and follows up recommended management actions.
Produces a proactive mapping of security hot spots across the region, upcoming events to the DRD-Ops.
Produces a monthly departmental report.
Disaster Team Collaboration and Networking
Forms part of the Disaster Risk Management deployable ‘GO team that undertakes initial assessments before decision to respond are made.
Provides professional opinion to CD and RD on staff safety and measures required before any major staff deployment is made .Contributes towards decision to deploy
Steps in to cover as security manager (where local capacity is limited) for any over Orange level 2 category disasters or conflict zone responses.
Establishes clear communication protocols between all country security appointments and/or CDs, especially in emergency situation.
Works with the regional security focal community, internal and externally including UN and interagency forum.
Liaises with external security specialists for information’s sharing relevant to the region and shares with ROMT and specific CD as necessary after validation of accuracy.
Assists in gathering information for situation reports (SITREPS) and security related alerts, advisories by country teams.
Reviews and monitors security budgets and their implementation.
Country Oriented Tasks- 20%
Assessment and analysis
Guides teams on how to undertake security risk assessments during field missions to programme areas and potential programme areas; report on findings and design necessary improvements.
Supports the identification and mitigation of potential security risks to staff, assets and operational/program security and validates mitigation measure within security risk assessments.
Ensure that incident report forms are properly compiled by staff and distributed to Country Office and Region Office.
Monitor events, review incidents and coordinate analysis, follow-up actions and recommendations.
Provide security update, which includes situational analysis, actions taken and actions recommended, to the Senior Management Team on a regular and a per request basis.
Submit written weekly and monthly reports to Country Director and regional security management.
Provide informed recommendations in the context of security assessments and reviews.
Assess application of security policies and level of vulnerability of facilities; recommend changes to enhance security.
Coordinate and manage the proper use of telecommunications systems.
Develop and implement security training plan for all staff; develop and apply evaluation processes to determine whether
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Jul 17, 2015
Head of Safety and Security
Employer:Save the Children
Location: Abuja Nigeria
Closing date July 28, 2015
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length: 2 years
Location: Abuja with 60% travel
The role
The overall objective of this position is to mitigate the risks posed to the programmes, personnel and assets in SC in Nigeria through the provision of specialized, coordinated and focused security management support.
Qualifications and experience
Bachelors degree in a related field
Formal security qualification or advanced security management training
Advanced level of understanding with the philosophy and mode of operation of NGOs
Recommended a minimum of 5 years field based experience in complex and insecure settings, preferably in more than one country with large teams of staff
Experience in liaising with civilian, police and military government authorities, as well as with regional, national and international institutions
Experience of incident reporting, incident mapping, intelligence collation and analysis functions, set up and execution of an
Mar 17, 2014
Safety Field Officer - Lebanon
Employer. World Vision
Location: Lebanon
Purpose Position:
To support the Risk Manager and the Team in the planning, implementing and monitoring of Safety Management in the Akkar Area. Moreover, assist in assessing local impact Safety issues, and in minimizing personal and operational risk for staff. And to help ensure Safety and protection of staff and physical assets.
Major Tasks:
Conduct Safety assessments and threat analysis of operating environment
Attend Safety meetings and prepare Safety reports
Provide monthly fleet and transport management reports as per WVI Logistics’ reporting policies.
Ensure the payment processing for all the contracted vehicles (light and heavy vehicles) are done in
Location: Lebanon
Purpose Position:
To support the Risk Manager and the Team in the planning, implementing and monitoring of Safety Management in the Akkar Area. Moreover, assist in assessing local impact Safety issues, and in minimizing personal and operational risk for staff. And to help ensure Safety and protection of staff and physical assets.
Major Tasks:
Conduct Safety assessments and threat analysis of operating environment
Attend Safety meetings and prepare Safety reports
Provide monthly fleet and transport management reports as per WVI Logistics’ reporting policies.
Ensure the payment processing for all the contracted vehicles (light and heavy vehicles) are done in
Mar 13, 2013
Law Enforcement / Police SME - Beirut, Lebanon
Employer: American Systems Corp.
Job Description
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking professional, experienced civilian law enforcement professionals who are eager to accept a challenging and rigorous assignment in support of the U.S. Department of State, Office of Criminal Justice and Assistance Partnerships (INL/CAP). The Criminal Justice Program Support (CJPS) contract supports programs that help institutionalize sustainable criminal justice sectors, instill public trust in the Rule of Law and protect human rights. INL/CAP’s support to Civilian Law Enforcement, often in cooperation with other nations or international bodies, is
Job Description
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking professional, experienced civilian law enforcement professionals who are eager to accept a challenging and rigorous assignment in support of the U.S. Department of State, Office of Criminal Justice and Assistance Partnerships (INL/CAP). The Criminal Justice Program Support (CJPS) contract supports programs that help institutionalize sustainable criminal justice sectors, instill public trust in the Rule of Law and protect human rights. INL/CAP’s support to Civilian Law Enforcement, often in cooperation with other nations or international bodies, is
Aug 29, 2012
Safety and Security Officer, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Closing Date: Friday, 31 August 2012
General Description of the Programme: GOAL has been operational in Haiti since the earthquake on 12th January 2010. The programme is structured around two central pillars of Community Development and WASH. Security continues to be an important support function of our programme. The security situation in Haiti is stable but ever changing so the security function has a very important role to ensure that security risk to our programme is minimized to an acceptable level.
General Description of the Role: The Safety and Security Manager (SSM) will advise GOAL senior management in Port Au Prince on all safety and security related issues and ensure that the senior management team is kept informed of security developments and is in a position to take appropriate action when required. The SSM is responsible for ensuring that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to maximize the safety and security of all GOAL staff and that they are adhered to at all times. The SSM is responsible for working with programme managers at all levels to ensure that safety and security is mainstreamed into all areas of operations.
Overall Objectives of the position:
To ensure that appropriate systems and procedures are in place and are fully operational
To undertake regular threat assessments and risk analysis.
To ensure that all GOAL staff have a high awareness of the safety and security risks they face while working in Haiti and that they take all necessary steps to minimize the risks they face or to mitigate the impact of a safety or security event occurring.
To make sure that there is a balance between acceptance and protection security strategies.
To have overall management of the security department
To ensure that the appropriate security policy is in place in all areas of operation
This will be achieved through establishing appropriate infrastructure, providing initial and ongoing training and support supervision to all staff and institutionalising the collection, analysis and dissemination of security information.
Key Duties are:
To be the focal point for Safety and Security issues with GOAL in Haiti.
To be familiar with GOAL's Safety and Security procedures and policies and support the respective Country Director and Area Coordinators in ensuring that these are adhered to at all times.
To keep continually under review all safety and security procedures and policies, ensuring that they are kept relevant to the evolving safety and security context of each location.
Undertake regular risk assessments on all of GOALs activites.
Ensure that all preparedness measures as laid out in the security guidelines are in place, in particular evacuation plans and security trees.
Regularly conduct field visits to assess the field sites compliance with safety and security procedure.
Provide recommendations to the Country Director and Programme Managers on any aspect of a field sites safety or security management which requires improvement. Included in the recommendations should be guidance on how to implement the recommended improvements.
Implement and advise on in-country training for GOAL staff in relation to safety and security. Develop an individualized training programme for all senior staff and as required source external training to meet identified training needs.
Ensure vehicle and personnel tracking systems are appropriate, fully resourced and operational
Attend meetings, read security updates and obtain accurate information based on multiple sources.
Liaise with UNDSS, MINUSTAH, UNJOTC as well as the NGO community (Joint Security Forum) and any other parties with respect to security issues.
Initiatea, review and collate security incident reports for each location.
Provide security briefings as part of induction for new staff and visitors.
Prepare daily updates and a weekly security situation report for the Country Director.
Manage 2 security supervisors and 1 security officer
Perform regular capacity building, provide support and complete performance appraisals.
Ensure that up to 20 GOAL guards are adequately trained and performing their duties in a professional manner
Manage the relationship and performance of GOAL's external security programme
Provide capacity building support to field office security focal point
Requirements: (educational, language, etc.)
At least 3 years experience with responsibility for security
Experience working overseas in a 'conflict' situation
Sound judgment, diplomatic tact, and mature common sense;
Experience in liaising with various agencies in relation to security
Experience in working with a team
Experience in designing and providing security training
French language preferable, Haiti experience desirable
Reporting to: Country Director (Direct) Global Safety and Security Advisor (in-direct) Contract Length: 12 months Start Date Required: Immediate
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. This is an unaccompanied position.
How to apply:
If you would like to apply for the above position, please do so via the following link:
http://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Micro/JobDetails.aspx?&mid=YGTYD&sid=...
General Description of the Programme: GOAL has been operational in Haiti since the earthquake on 12th January 2010. The programme is structured around two central pillars of Community Development and WASH. Security continues to be an important support function of our programme. The security situation in Haiti is stable but ever changing so the security function has a very important role to ensure that security risk to our programme is minimized to an acceptable level.
General Description of the Role: The Safety and Security Manager (SSM) will advise GOAL senior management in Port Au Prince on all safety and security related issues and ensure that the senior management team is kept informed of security developments and is in a position to take appropriate action when required. The SSM is responsible for ensuring that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to maximize the safety and security of all GOAL staff and that they are adhered to at all times. The SSM is responsible for working with programme managers at all levels to ensure that safety and security is mainstreamed into all areas of operations.
Overall Objectives of the position:
To ensure that appropriate systems and procedures are in place and are fully operational
To undertake regular threat assessments and risk analysis.
To ensure that all GOAL staff have a high awareness of the safety and security risks they face while working in Haiti and that they take all necessary steps to minimize the risks they face or to mitigate the impact of a safety or security event occurring.
To make sure that there is a balance between acceptance and protection security strategies.
To have overall management of the security department
To ensure that the appropriate security policy is in place in all areas of operation
This will be achieved through establishing appropriate infrastructure, providing initial and ongoing training and support supervision to all staff and institutionalising the collection, analysis and dissemination of security information.
Key Duties are:
To be the focal point for Safety and Security issues with GOAL in Haiti.
To be familiar with GOAL's Safety and Security procedures and policies and support the respective Country Director and Area Coordinators in ensuring that these are adhered to at all times.
To keep continually under review all safety and security procedures and policies, ensuring that they are kept relevant to the evolving safety and security context of each location.
Undertake regular risk assessments on all of GOALs activites.
Ensure that all preparedness measures as laid out in the security guidelines are in place, in particular evacuation plans and security trees.
Regularly conduct field visits to assess the field sites compliance with safety and security procedure.
Provide recommendations to the Country Director and Programme Managers on any aspect of a field sites safety or security management which requires improvement. Included in the recommendations should be guidance on how to implement the recommended improvements.
Implement and advise on in-country training for GOAL staff in relation to safety and security. Develop an individualized training programme for all senior staff and as required source external training to meet identified training needs.
Ensure vehicle and personnel tracking systems are appropriate, fully resourced and operational
Attend meetings, read security updates and obtain accurate information based on multiple sources.
Liaise with UNDSS, MINUSTAH, UNJOTC as well as the NGO community (Joint Security Forum) and any other parties with respect to security issues.
Initiatea, review and collate security incident reports for each location.
Provide security briefings as part of induction for new staff and visitors.
Prepare daily updates and a weekly security situation report for the Country Director.
Manage 2 security supervisors and 1 security officer
Perform regular capacity building, provide support and complete performance appraisals.
Ensure that up to 20 GOAL guards are adequately trained and performing their duties in a professional manner
Manage the relationship and performance of GOAL's external security programme
Provide capacity building support to field office security focal point
Requirements: (educational, language, etc.)
At least 3 years experience with responsibility for security
Experience working overseas in a 'conflict' situation
Sound judgment, diplomatic tact, and mature common sense;
Experience in liaising with various agencies in relation to security
Experience in working with a team
Experience in designing and providing security training
French language preferable, Haiti experience desirable
Reporting to: Country Director (Direct) Global Safety and Security Advisor (in-direct) Contract Length: 12 months Start Date Required: Immediate
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. This is an unaccompanied position.
How to apply:
If you would like to apply for the above position, please do so via the following link:
http://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Micro/JobDetails.aspx?&mid=YGTYD&sid=...
Aug 19, 2012
Safety and Security Manager - Iraq
Closing date: 06 Sep 2012
Employer: Save the Children
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Safety and Security Manager is a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT). The S&SM has two areas of broad responsibility:
• Safety and Security: The S&SM is responsible for setting, regularly updating and ensuring compliance with safety and security policies and procedures in consultation with the Country Director. Safety and security policies and procedures should be in line with SC standards and systems, contextually appropriate and designed to ensure all staff and beneficiary safety while enabling program implementation.
• Logistics: The S&SM is responsible for managing logistics related to the movement and storage of vehicles, people and goods and providing daily support to the Directors of Office in these areas. The S&SM ensures that procedures for logistics management in these areas are in line with SC and donor standard operating practices, contextually appropriate and secure in order to support prog ramming that achieves results for children.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to:
• Leadership of the Iraq Country Office
• The development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and empowers people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors
• Ensuring that the Iraq Country Office complies with all Save the Children Management Operating Standards and Standard Operating Procedures
o Emergency preparedness planning, operational preparedness and emergency response
o Contribution to the design of the country strategy for Iraq.
o Compliance with and promotion of all Save the Children Global policies such as Child Safeguarding, Whistle blowing, Fraud, and Health and Safety.
Safety and Security Management
• Maintain an up-to-date security plan consistent with Save the Children’s standards and ensure that all staff are familiar with its content and agree to abide by its policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement a security training plan for all staff; develop and apply evaluation processes to determine that training competencies are met.
• Assess program activities and their impact on staff and beneficiary safety and security and make recommendations to reduce staff vulnerability. Provide recommendations to SC staff as to ways in which they can effectively reach out to, gain acceptance from and improve their image in host communities.
• Undertake security assessments of programme areas. Report on findings and design necessary improvements.
• Monitor the security environment and make recommendations to adjust security policies and procedures accordingly.
• Maintain, review and ensure proper use of the incident reporting and mapping systems. Ensure that up-to-date incident map is available to SC staff on a regular basis.
• Manage and ensure the implementation of safety and security systems within all country office facilities and vehicles including designing facility upgrades and installation of security systems.
• Ensure that regular security meetings are conducted with relevant SC staff.
• Develop and regularly update security briefing materials and ensure that all staff and visitors regularly receive appropriate security orientation within 48 hours of arrival in the field.
• Develop, regularly update and ensure consistent use of in-country and pre-departure security briefings
• Regularly assess communications needs at post, ensure availability of appropriate communications technology, and update the emergency communication contact list; orient all staff and visitors on emergency communication procedures and technology; test the emergency communication system regularly, analyze results, and make appropriate revisions.
• Coordinate the gathering and flow of security information with other relevant actors. Classify security information according to its reliability and accuracy.
• Submit a security update (to include situational analysis, actions taken, and actions recommended) to the SMT on a regular basis.
• Track and regularly disseminate information and advisories on safety and security to all relevant stakeholders.
• With the Country Director, manage security situations and serve as a lead member of the Crisis Management Team.
• Carry out any other work with regard to security of SC in the field as requested by the CD and SMT
Logistics Management – Vehicles, People and Goods
• Set and regularly update vehicle fleet management policies ensuring that vehicle inspection procedures are applied and all vehicles are properly equipped; train drivers in established procedures and requisite skills.
• Support the Directors of Office to manage all vehicle fleets ensuring compliance with the policies and procedures.
• Set and regularly update policies and procedures for the management of people movement locally, nationally and internationally.
• Manage all staff and visitor movements nationally and internationally including approvals of TARs, maintenance of movement trackers and actual tracking of movement as it happens.
• Manage and track all international staff leave, R&R and other leave.
• Ensure that the CO logistics capacity and systems meet the SCI MOS and are able to satisfy the programming requirements in development and emergency contexts
• Set policies for inventory control and support the Directors of Offices to ensure proper record keeping, maintenance and control of inventory
• Advise on IT security and work with Directors of Office to implement IT security policies and procedures.
Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels for security and logistics including logistics support in the Amman office
• Support the Directors of Offices to recruit, train and supervise security staff across the CO; define expectations, provide technical support as needed and participate in staff Performance Review
• Facilitate appropriate staff development opportunities for security and logistics staff.
• Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process
• Manage the Amman-based logistics including staff, procurement, finance approvals and assets.
Collaboration and Representation
• Regularly coordinate and collaborate with Directors of Office and program teams to strengthen safety, security and logistics.
• Represent SC with government, non-government agencies, communities and within SC as appropriate.
• Liaise with UN, government, INGOs, diplomatic and consular officials and community leaders in the process of gathering and verifying security information on a regular basis.
Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Actively participate in the Country Office’s emergency preparedness and planning processes
• Integrate emergency preparedness in all logistics and safety and security planning and staff development.
• Ensure that logistics and safety and security policies and procedures specifically and clearly establish guidelines for emergency preparedness and response in accordance with SCI standards and the CO’s EPP.
• In case of emergency, lead security and logistics support for the response in conjunction with the Directors of Offices.
• As appropriate participate in relevant emergency planning working groups and/or appropriate emergency response clusters.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Recommended a minimum of 5 years security and operations experience in a corporate or NGO environment, including of managing security / logistics in complex, highly volatile environments.
• A general appreciation of the issues concerning the NGO sector, both development and humanitarian issues
• Solid experience of developing and ensuring the application of policies and procedures
• An understanding of the political context in the Middle East region and its implications for safety and security in Iraq.
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
• Ability to develop and maintain user-friendly data collection and tracking systems for movement and inventory.
• Robust experience of NGO emergency program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
• Ability to work effectively with and manage people of diverse backgrounds, to motivate and inspire and to promote positive, lasting change in their lives.
• Demonstrable commitment to humanitarian principles and accountability frameworks, especially in working with very vulnerable populations.
• Flexibility and a sense of humour – ability to work, live and thrive under challenging circumstances
• A team player who is able and willing to learn from others and share experiences – both professionally and personally as we live and work in a communal setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English; ability to communicate in Arabic or Kurdish would be an asset
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
HOW TO APPLY:
Please email your resume to: jobs.51918.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Employer: Save the Children
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Safety and Security Manager is a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT). The S&SM has two areas of broad responsibility:
• Safety and Security: The S&SM is responsible for setting, regularly updating and ensuring compliance with safety and security policies and procedures in consultation with the Country Director. Safety and security policies and procedures should be in line with SC standards and systems, contextually appropriate and designed to ensure all staff and beneficiary safety while enabling program implementation.
• Logistics: The S&SM is responsible for managing logistics related to the movement and storage of vehicles, people and goods and providing daily support to the Directors of Office in these areas. The S&SM ensures that procedures for logistics management in these areas are in line with SC and donor standard operating practices, contextually appropriate and secure in order to support prog ramming that achieves results for children.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to:
• Leadership of the Iraq Country Office
• The development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and empowers people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors
• Ensuring that the Iraq Country Office complies with all Save the Children Management Operating Standards and Standard Operating Procedures
o Emergency preparedness planning, operational preparedness and emergency response
o Contribution to the design of the country strategy for Iraq.
o Compliance with and promotion of all Save the Children Global policies such as Child Safeguarding, Whistle blowing, Fraud, and Health and Safety.
Safety and Security Management
• Maintain an up-to-date security plan consistent with Save the Children’s standards and ensure that all staff are familiar with its content and agree to abide by its policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement a security training plan for all staff; develop and apply evaluation processes to determine that training competencies are met.
• Assess program activities and their impact on staff and beneficiary safety and security and make recommendations to reduce staff vulnerability. Provide recommendations to SC staff as to ways in which they can effectively reach out to, gain acceptance from and improve their image in host communities.
• Undertake security assessments of programme areas. Report on findings and design necessary improvements.
• Monitor the security environment and make recommendations to adjust security policies and procedures accordingly.
• Maintain, review and ensure proper use of the incident reporting and mapping systems. Ensure that up-to-date incident map is available to SC staff on a regular basis.
• Manage and ensure the implementation of safety and security systems within all country office facilities and vehicles including designing facility upgrades and installation of security systems.
• Ensure that regular security meetings are conducted with relevant SC staff.
• Develop and regularly update security briefing materials and ensure that all staff and visitors regularly receive appropriate security orientation within 48 hours of arrival in the field.
• Develop, regularly update and ensure consistent use of in-country and pre-departure security briefings
• Regularly assess communications needs at post, ensure availability of appropriate communications technology, and update the emergency communication contact list; orient all staff and visitors on emergency communication procedures and technology; test the emergency communication system regularly, analyze results, and make appropriate revisions.
• Coordinate the gathering and flow of security information with other relevant actors. Classify security information according to its reliability and accuracy.
• Submit a security update (to include situational analysis, actions taken, and actions recommended) to the SMT on a regular basis.
• Track and regularly disseminate information and advisories on safety and security to all relevant stakeholders.
• With the Country Director, manage security situations and serve as a lead member of the Crisis Management Team.
• Carry out any other work with regard to security of SC in the field as requested by the CD and SMT
Logistics Management – Vehicles, People and Goods
• Set and regularly update vehicle fleet management policies ensuring that vehicle inspection procedures are applied and all vehicles are properly equipped; train drivers in established procedures and requisite skills.
• Support the Directors of Office to manage all vehicle fleets ensuring compliance with the policies and procedures.
• Set and regularly update policies and procedures for the management of people movement locally, nationally and internationally.
• Manage all staff and visitor movements nationally and internationally including approvals of TARs, maintenance of movement trackers and actual tracking of movement as it happens.
• Manage and track all international staff leave, R&R and other leave.
• Ensure that the CO logistics capacity and systems meet the SCI MOS and are able to satisfy the programming requirements in development and emergency contexts
• Set policies for inventory control and support the Directors of Offices to ensure proper record keeping, maintenance and control of inventory
• Advise on IT security and work with Directors of Office to implement IT security policies and procedures.
Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels for security and logistics including logistics support in the Amman office
• Support the Directors of Offices to recruit, train and supervise security staff across the CO; define expectations, provide technical support as needed and participate in staff Performance Review
• Facilitate appropriate staff development opportunities for security and logistics staff.
• Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process
• Manage the Amman-based logistics including staff, procurement, finance approvals and assets.
Collaboration and Representation
• Regularly coordinate and collaborate with Directors of Office and program teams to strengthen safety, security and logistics.
• Represent SC with government, non-government agencies, communities and within SC as appropriate.
• Liaise with UN, government, INGOs, diplomatic and consular officials and community leaders in the process of gathering and verifying security information on a regular basis.
Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Actively participate in the Country Office’s emergency preparedness and planning processes
• Integrate emergency preparedness in all logistics and safety and security planning and staff development.
• Ensure that logistics and safety and security policies and procedures specifically and clearly establish guidelines for emergency preparedness and response in accordance with SCI standards and the CO’s EPP.
• In case of emergency, lead security and logistics support for the response in conjunction with the Directors of Offices.
• As appropriate participate in relevant emergency planning working groups and/or appropriate emergency response clusters.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Recommended a minimum of 5 years security and operations experience in a corporate or NGO environment, including of managing security / logistics in complex, highly volatile environments.
• A general appreciation of the issues concerning the NGO sector, both development and humanitarian issues
• Solid experience of developing and ensuring the application of policies and procedures
• An understanding of the political context in the Middle East region and its implications for safety and security in Iraq.
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
• Ability to develop and maintain user-friendly data collection and tracking systems for movement and inventory.
• Robust experience of NGO emergency program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
• Ability to work effectively with and manage people of diverse backgrounds, to motivate and inspire and to promote positive, lasting change in their lives.
• Demonstrable commitment to humanitarian principles and accountability frameworks, especially in working with very vulnerable populations.
• Flexibility and a sense of humour – ability to work, live and thrive under challenging circumstances
• A team player who is able and willing to learn from others and share experiences – both professionally and personally as we live and work in a communal setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English; ability to communicate in Arabic or Kurdish would be an asset
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
HOW TO APPLY:
Please email your resume to: jobs.51918.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Apr 1, 2011
40 Armored Guards - Montreal
Our requirements:
You are 18 years and over. You hold a High School diploma or an equivalence recognized by the Ministry of Education. You are willing to work on a flexible schedule and on call. You possess a class D driving license and you are willing to obtain a class 5 license (with 3 points or less). You are a team player, you have good judgement and a high sense of responsibility. You have or are willing to apply for a firearm license prior to hiring. Any training in the security field is an asset.
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You are 18 years and over. You hold a High School diploma or an equivalence recognized by the Ministry of Education. You are willing to work on a flexible schedule and on call. You possess a class D driving license and you are willing to obtain a class 5 license (with 3 points or less). You are a team player, you have good judgement and a high sense of responsibility. You have or are willing to apply for a firearm license prior to hiring. Any training in the security field is an asset.
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Mar 31, 2011
Coach Team Leader – Security
Requirements
Essential attributes include:
• MBA would be highly regarded
• Experience/proven ability to plan and design security outlines and to fully compose working procedures and guidelines
• Navy/maritime background, commanding background is essential and an infantry/combat background will be highly regarded
• Knowledge in existing weapon-detection technologies i.e. AMDs, ETDs, X-ray/CT/diffraction x-ray, MMW, etc- would be highly regarded.............Read More>>>
Essential attributes include:
• MBA would be highly regarded
• Experience/proven ability to plan and design security outlines and to fully compose working procedures and guidelines
• Navy/maritime background, commanding background is essential and an infantry/combat background will be highly regarded
• Knowledge in existing weapon-detection technologies i.e. AMDs, ETDs, X-ray/CT/diffraction x-ray, MMW, etc- would be highly regarded.............Read More>>>
Jan 15, 2011
Security Services Supervisor
Job Introduction:
To provide day-to-day supervision of the Security Team, ensuring that the physical security for the site meets contractual and customer requirements
Role Responsibility:
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST BE WILLING TO UNDERGO EXTENDED SECURITY CLEARANCE
Key accountabilities include:
To lead and develop a team of Security Officers and Shift Leaders.
To develop and maintain effective working relationships in order that Client needs are understood and met
To ensure that plans are in place to provide appropriate resources to meet contractual requirements.
To produce, record and maintain information to contribute to the performance and monitoring process.
To act as first point of contact for all emergency calls.
To carry out random and schedule audits of service standards
To act as the initial Incident Control Officer in the event of an incident or emergency.
To ensure incidents and performance reports are submitted to the Facilities Manager in accordance with requirements.
To ensure safe custody of equipment entrusted to the Security Team for use in its operational role.
To control voice announcements and radio operations.
To control any confidential or sensitive material that comes into the hands of the Security Team during the course of their duties.
To undertake basic administration in respect of pay and leave for all members of the team.
To manage absence and performance of security team, including annual performance review process
To hold team meetings.......
More info and applying click HERE
To provide day-to-day supervision of the Security Team, ensuring that the physical security for the site meets contractual and customer requirements
Role Responsibility:
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST BE WILLING TO UNDERGO EXTENDED SECURITY CLEARANCE
Key accountabilities include:
To lead and develop a team of Security Officers and Shift Leaders.
To develop and maintain effective working relationships in order that Client needs are understood and met
To ensure that plans are in place to provide appropriate resources to meet contractual requirements.
To produce, record and maintain information to contribute to the performance and monitoring process.
To act as first point of contact for all emergency calls.
To carry out random and schedule audits of service standards
To act as the initial Incident Control Officer in the event of an incident or emergency.
To ensure incidents and performance reports are submitted to the Facilities Manager in accordance with requirements.
To ensure safe custody of equipment entrusted to the Security Team for use in its operational role.
To control voice announcements and radio operations.
To control any confidential or sensitive material that comes into the hands of the Security Team during the course of their duties.
To undertake basic administration in respect of pay and leave for all members of the team.
To manage absence and performance of security team, including annual performance review process
To hold team meetings.......
More info and applying click HERE
Dec 30, 2010
Expert (m/f) for the Coordination of "Safety and Security" - Kabul Afghanistan
Welthungerhilfe - German Agro Action
Closing date: 10 Jan 2011
Location: Afghanistan - Kabul
Welthungerhilfe (www.welthungerhilfe.de) is one of the large and respected private organisations in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. It carries out projects in almost 50 countries and campaigns for fairer cooperation with developing countries. If you are prepared to dedicate yourself to carrying out projects under sometimes difficult conditions and you match the requirements set out below, we look forward to receiv-ing your application for the position of
Expert (m/f) for the coordination of "Safety and Security"
in Kabul, Afghanistan
The main focuses of the Welthungerhilfe projects are food security and fighting poverty in particular, and also the well-managed use of natural resources and the promotion of self-help groups in order to strengthen self-help potential at village level. A comprehensive security plan is in place.
Objectives and responsibilities of the position
As Expert (m/f) for coordination in the field of "Safety and Security", you are responsible for reviewing and further developing and coordinating Welthungerhilfe's existing nationwide secu-rity management plan. The aim is to support the Country Director and the national staff by putting appropriate security measures into operation in the context of the implementation of the programmes.
Your most important duties are as follows:
monitoring the security situation in areas of operations in Afghanistan, analysing and disseminating information and recommendations
reviewing the security plan regularly, as well as adjusting and further developing secu-rity measures
ensuring the implementation of security plans and the regular reviewing of emergency plans
ensuring local staff receive ongoing training on security matters, as well as carrying out training measures
building up and nurturing relationships with local and regional security actors and networking for the purpose of sharing information and coordinating the measures
Your qualifications will include:
an appropriate university or polytechnic degree, preferably in the fields of security management, international relations, or a comparable field
several years' professional experience in the field of security management within an organisation, a company or a government body
several years' experience of development cooperation and of crisis situations in coun-tries with difficult security situation
coordination and organisational skills, even under high workload
a very good command of both spoken and written English
We offer you the opportunity of working in an extremely committed team, and a range of du-ties involving a high degree of responsibility. Our offer also includes regular rest and recrea-tion days.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter and CV by e-mail, quoting reference "AFG 16510" by 10th January 2011 to Peter Dörr (recruitment.doerr@welthungerhilfe.de)
