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Regional Security Coordinator
Source: Relief International - USA
HR Officer
| Deadline: | 05 Oct 2008 |
| Organisation: | Relief International - USA |
| Location: | Sudan |
| Type: | permanent |
| Salary: | 30-40 (000's USD) |
| Description: | SUMMARY:
Relief International (RI), an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development, seeks a Regional Security Coordinator for both its new and existing programs in the East Africa Region. The Regional Security Coordinator (SC) will be a member of the Regional Senior Management Team composed of regional Country Directors and Program Managers, and Regional Finance Manager. The Coordinator will take on a rigorous leadership role in each country of focus and as a security and safety point person for all RI regional programs via Nairobi interagency coordination. The Security Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and advising on safety and security management of all activities in Darfur, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, and new country programs in the region as they evolve. In addition, the Security Coordinator will be responsible for formulating and submitting timely and accurate reports to HQ, while representing the programs and organization in-country. The position is based Nairobi, but requires 60% time in each of the target country programs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Security Sector: 1.Coordinates establishment of security support systems in RI's Nairobi Office; ensures that RI is linked via all interagency and security coordination lists to establish RI security presence in the INGO community; attends interagency security coordination meetings. 2.Conducts scheduled and ad-hoc field residencies at each program site, including central and sub-offices and program delivery locations for security assessments and audits. Residencies must take at least 60% of time each month and be fully coordinated via the senior country staff and HQ. 3.Upon arrival in each program site (initially and routinely), conducts a comprehensive assessment / audit of all existing security policies and procedures on paper and in practice at program sites, offices, residencies, and with respect to vehicles; provides and implements recommendations in consultation with the Country Director or most senior Country Representative; changes must comply at minimum with RI Field Operational Procedures and associated documents. 4.Leads an ongoing process of review and revision of security policies and procedures to ensure understanding, buy-in, and compliance by staff; routinely revises (writes and edits) safety and security plans for review by HQ. 5.Recommends and/or provides staff training on safety and security in a proactive and positive manner that promotes inclusion, participation, and leadership among the entire RI team, including expatriates, local national staff, and women. Is knowledgeable and sensitive to training needs and issues that must be understood to promote a positive organizational profile, cultural respect, and abide by the RI Code of Conduct. 6.Liaises with UN & interagency security personnel on security matters for country programs and in Nairobi; advises Country Director(s) and HQ on security issues; provides security briefings and updates for RI staff and visitors. 7.Applies situation appropriate rules and guidance per RI's Field Security Handbook, MOSS and UNSECOORD; conducts visits to RI's field project offices and residential sites to assess security and safety conditions; develops comprehensive risk assessments leading to the creation of effective security plans, educates colleagues on the security plans and ensure compliance;. 8.Maps security incidents and understands patterns and threats; facilitates the development of situation specific, coordinated evacuation plans; writes well-researched security incident reports for review by HQ. 9.Develops and maintains contacts with national law enforcement agencies, where appropriate; respects and is fully current at all times on political issues and local policies that impact INGO operations and safety. 10.Conducts him or herself and the RI regional security operations in a manner that ensures reduced risk for exposure to issues with any group or government; presents the RI programs in a respectful and positive manner in all interagency interactions. Position requires: 1.At least 3 years of international security experience working in conflict affected countries and complex relief settings in the fields of both security & communications. 2.At least 2 years experience providing security and safety support for international NGOs (required). 3.Demonstrated knowledge of UN, ECHO, MOSS, and other standard INGO security frameworks. 4.Excellent references reflecting demonstrated teamwork, maturity of judgment, tolerance for hardship and stress, leadership and integrity of character. 5.Fluency in English - written and verbal. Arabic knowledge an advantage. 6.Ability and willingness to train country staff counterparts; proven training leadership required. 7.Must be able to demonstrate strong writing, reporting, and situational analysis skills. This is an unaccompanied post based in the RI Nairobi Office and field and sub offices in Darfur, South Sudan, and Somalia. RI provides living accommodations and local transportation only at country program sites. Personal residence and transportation within Nairobi is self-arranged. To Apply: send resume, cover letter, writing sample, salary history, date of availability, and 3 professional references to hrinternational@ri.org. Subject line must include: Regional East Africa Security Officer. |
Contact Details
| Name: | HR Officer |
| Telephone: | 3104781200 |
| Email: | hrinternational@ri.org |
