Work Location: Somalia - Hargeisa
Other Possible Locations:
Expected Travel: Greater than 50%
Language Requirement: English
Employee Duration: Active Full-Time
Type of Post: Unaccompanied
Funding: Approved
*For U.S.-based positions, applicants who are not currently
employed by CARE must be U.S. citizens or authorized to work in the United
States.
Our diversity is our strength; we encourage
people from all
backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
DESCRIPTION
CARE is currently seeking a Staff and Programme
Security Advisor. The Staff and Programme Security Advisor supporting CARE
International Somalia on its operations for safely work within their program
environments and reduce risks its staff may face. SSM Managing the
overall Safety and Security Management Plan for Somalia. This will be
achieved through the provision of professional safety approaches, the
development of capacity in respect of safety awareness, preparedness and
management, to support program implementation.
The Staff and Programme Security Advisor will develop,
implement and where necessary update and maintain safety advisories and
operating procedures which are in line with the CARE International safety
protocols.
The Staff and Programme Security Advisor is responsible to
train and support staff to ensure that any risks are minimized. Demonstrate a
high level of socio-cultural, political and economic understanding of the many
contexts where CARE works. S/he will also develop a solid working knowledge of
CARE's programs and have a strong understanding of programming in order to
provide guidance and direction for safety to support CARE's vision and mission.
The Staff and Programme Security Advisor will be travelling
to CARE International Somalia's operational areas, including potentially
volatile locations to assist CO’s in addressing all safety concerns, develop
appropriate plans, and provide technical assistance and development of a
security approach focusing on acceptance and the key security strategy.
The Staff and Programme Security Advisor will report
directly to the Country Director, but shall submit situational reports to the
regional security advisor and CSU as deemed appropriate by CSU.
Responsibilities:
Planning and Preparation:
- The
Security Advisor must develop the country Security Management Plan, using
the CARE International template and must ensure that all CARE facilities
are included in the plan and the plan is kept current to any changes.
- Assist
the country office to prepare for major events and critical incidents
where security is concerned. Prepare and update office security
plans. Work in close cooperation with the Regional Advisor on Emergencies
in oversight of country emergency plans.
- Conduct
security awareness training in accordance with CARE policies and
procedures and in cooperation with the Regional Security Advisors and
CSU.
- Participate
in the selection of security focal points, guard services, etc. and ensure
that adequate training is provided.
- Lead
an ongoing process of review and revision of security planning, involving
all staff to ensure understanding, buy-in and compliance.
Procedures and Protocols:
- Implement
and maintain CARE International Security Protocols.
- Network
with other security officers and organizations to obtain information which
can used analyzed to better understand the security environment and
through this develop standard operating procedures relevant to the
security setting in which programs are being implemented.
- Ensure
that effective communications are in place and that all staff members are
adequately trained to use any equipment that is included in the CO
security requirements and that all staff members are capable to follow
international communication protocols
- Provide
a thorough regular safety analysis and in-house briefings for staff and
visitors.
- Provide
a detailed and appropriate initial safety briefing to all newly arriving
staff and visitors; including general safety policies and procedures, site
specific issues and an analysis of the present local safety situation.
- Ensure
that all staff are briefed and trained regularly on personal safety
issues.
- Ensure
that safety procedures are understood and respected at all times.
- Ensure
policies and procedures are implemented in relation to project activities.
- Ensure
communications procedures are implemented correctly and consistently
within the programme, providing training where necessary.
- Ensure
communications systems are maintained in good working order.
Act in a Crisis:
- Coordinate
the SMT and advise them of possible actions or options in a time of crisis
or emergency.
- Immediately
advise the Country Director and when necessary, the regional security
advisor and CSU of events affecting or which could potentially affect
staff safety or security or cause damage to CARE assets.
- Coordinate
information through the relevant reporting lines during serious security
incidents.
- Provide
CSU will updated reports on the security situation in the country office
and the steps being taken to mitigate against threats.
- Assist
with emergency medical evacuations within the country office and in
coordination with the regional security advisor.
- Investigate
and follow up security incidents in which CARE staff are involved, eg.
arrest, detention, robbery etc.
Advise and Report:
- Brief
the Country Director and other senior staff on security developments
within the area of operations.
- Brief
new staff of security protocols and orientation of the
organization's standard operating procedures.
- Maintain
security reports for the CO on a regular and ongoing basis. Prepare
reports for the regional security advisors and CSU as requested by them.
- Provide
feedback to the country director on progress in respect of security actions
and initiatives.
- Provide
technical advice to country offices in respect of staff safety and
security.
Manage and Capacity Building:
- Build
capacity through training and mentorship of national staff and assist and
provide guidance to the national security assistance or the security focal
point.
- Technical
support and Training:
- Provide
technical support through consultations in person, by phone, radio or
email with all requesting staff;
- Conduct
regular security field audits and site assessments on request to assess
security environments, report on findings and design necessary
improvements;
- Assist
and provide expertise to Nairobi-based departments in security risk
assessment and analysis for future projects;
- Coordinate
post-incident follow up actions, analysis and recommendations;
- Facilitate,
provide support and train in the proper use of common communications
including HF and VHF radio networks and satellite phones according to
radio protocols and other communications technologies.
Networking and Coordination:
- Develop
a network of relationships with peers in the humanitarian community (UN,
NGO and ICRC) and actively seek opportunities for formal and informal
cooperation
- Support
coordination with relevant agencies in each programme site on all safety
issues.
- Communicate
appropriate safety information to Project Coordinators and field staff.
- Responsible
for investigating all safety incidents affecting the programme and
reporting to the CD.
- Ensure
logging and reporting all safety incidents affecting activities or
personnel and reporting to / advising the CD.
- Attend
all safety briefings.
- Co-ordinate
with UN, other relevant agencies and NGOs on all safety issues, and to be
well-informed of the overall situation in Somalia
Requirements:
- An
appropriate university degree, preferably in the fields of security
management, international relations, Law or a comparable field
- 5
years experience in assisting international organizations in developing
security strategies for their operations.
- Several
years' professional experience in the field of security management within
an international organisation,
- Several
years' experience of development cooperation and of crisis situations in
countries where there is a difficult security situation
- Coordination
and organisational skills - even under a high workload
- 3
years experience working/living in developing countries.
- Strong
assessment, evaluation, analysis and strategic planning skills
- High
level of experience in developing security related technical tools
guidelines and systems
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated
ability to manage under stressful conditions.
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