To be responsible for the implementation of security management for World Vision Afghanistan in close liaison with the National Director. To ensure that effective security measures for the National Office programs are both appropriately planned for and addressed within the national context. Lead in the optimization of organizational security and the mitigation of operational risks for ministry effectiveness by establishing security systems and mechanisms for institutionalizing an organizational culture and practice of safety and security.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement the National Office security strategy in alignment with WV security policy so as to ensure the operational priorities of the National Office are appropriately supported.
- Ensure Security Risk Assessments, Country Risk Ratings and Core Security Requirement standards, processes and procedures are completed in accordance with current Office of Corporate Security guidelines and training .
- Provide leadership/ management of the security team in country.
Security Operations - Work with the National Director and Regional Security Director to carry out Security Risk Assessments as required/directed.
- Country Risk Ratings are established and updated as required
- Ensure Core Security Requirements are implemented in line with Country Risk Ratings
- Provide input and support to management in crisis situations and critical incidents
- Conduct security investigations when required.
Networking and External Liaison / Engagement - Represent WV at local NGO security network meetings and ensure information from these groups is disseminated to relevant staff.
- Build ongoing networks for sharing security information and coordination.
Capacity Building and Technical Training - Coordinate the assessment, development and implementation of the national office capacity building plan for security management based on local security risk assessments.
- Seek to develop a culture of security awareness and monitor staff compliance.
Reporting and Documentation - Provide a regular security report to the National Office, Region and Office of Corporate Security.
- Ensure that all security incidents are reported in accordance with WV Security Policy.
- Conduct performance reviews of the field-based security focal persons.
- Collect, analyze and disseminate security information appropriately
- Strategy and Planning
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- No previous criminal record or convictions
- At least 5 years experience in a proven security or emergency service field (public, private, and government or NGO sectors in military, security or law enforcement services).
- Operational experience
- Strategic / Managerial experience
- Confirmed employment of the Country Security Manager is contingent on him/her passing the HEAT training course within 90 days of employment (probation period)
- Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training.
- Demonstrated project management stills and the ability to work effectively under pressure (particularly in a crisis situation)
- Ability to communicate well in English & Dari (preferred) (verbal and written) – particularly in a crisis situation
- First Aid qualified
- Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Professional - behave in professional manner at all times and demonstrate ability to represent the organization well at inter agency meetings
- Demonstrated personal values, attitudes and behaviours that are consistent with World Vision Core Values
PREFERRED: - Police/Law Enforcement or military training
- Minimum three (3) years experience working with UN Agency / NGO
- Radio and/or Satellite phone communications experience; operations and management
- REQUIRED:
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