Employer: American Refugee Committee International
Closing date: 13 Nov 2015
The Security Department provides leadership, direction, guidance, oversight and monitoring of all aspects of field safety and security within the American Refugee Committee (ARC.)
Purpose Of Position:
The Director of Security directs the development, implementation and monitoring of an effective strategy to mitigate risk, maintain continuity of operations, and provide for the safety and security of all ARC employees. Also serves as the subject matter expert on safety and security. S/he establishes policies and standards affecting safety and security of ARC staff members, ARC field facilities and assets, and program activities. The Director of Security ensures adequate security protocols and mechanisms are in place to address country programs’ unique security challenges. S/he provides direction and technical support direction in developing and maintaining country programs’ context-specific field security plans and leads the organization’s Crisis Management Team. The position has the authority to direct and implement appropriate security measures for ARC country programs. This position requires 40% international travel.
The Security Department provides leadership, direction, guidance, oversight and monitoring of all aspects of field safety and security within the American Refugee Committee (ARC.)
Purpose Of Position:
The Director of Security directs the development, implementation and monitoring of an effective strategy to mitigate risk, maintain continuity of operations, and provide for the safety and security of all ARC employees. Also serves as the subject matter expert on safety and security. S/he establishes policies and standards affecting safety and security of ARC staff members, ARC field facilities and assets, and program activities. The Director of Security ensures adequate security protocols and mechanisms are in place to address country programs’ unique security challenges. S/he provides direction and technical support direction in developing and maintaining country programs’ context-specific field security plans and leads the organization’s Crisis Management Team. The position has the authority to direct and implement appropriate security measures for ARC country programs. This position requires 40% international travel.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Direct implementation of field security measures as needed.
Perform risk assessments and operational impact analyses
Develop, direct, and monitor risk mitigation and incident/crisis response strategies
Conduct field security assessments examining ARC staff, assets, compounds, residences, field sites and projects and compile a report with recommendations.
Make visits to each field sites to monitor security preparedness and field training. Provide a follow-up report with clear recommendations after each visit.
Develop security policies and procedures in accordance with ARC regulations and InterAction Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and ensure implementation and revisions when necessary.
Perform security planning, assessments, training and information management.
Collect and compile safety and security related information
Compile field incident and situation reports (INREPs and SITREPs)
Issue security reports: Weekly Security Summaries, Warning & Advisory, Threat Assessments, Vulnerability Analyses, etc.
Ensure that each new employee, international and national, receives appropriate security orientation within 48 hours of arrival into the country program. Provide a framework for field security orientations.
Develop and facilitate threat-specific security training. Assist field offices in arranging ad hoc security training workshops in consultation with the Country Director.
Support Country Directors with specific security assistance as required including responses to escalations of insecurity.
Lead and direct the crisis management team at headquarters.
Maintain the network of ARC Security Focal Points at each ARC field office and conduct regular update calls.
Work closely with the external security service providers and make sure they are well aware of the ARC security management protocols and guidelines.
Liaise and coordinate with external agencies – UN, peacekeeping missions, NGO coordinating bodies, local governments, etc.
Represent ARC in national and international forums for safety and security
All other duties assigned.
EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in related area
NGO security, military or law enforcement background
Minimum of three years implementing humanitarian field security programs strongly desired
Experience working in humanitarian operations in conflict and post-conflict settings a plus
Experience conducting training for small groups
Knowledge
Familiarity with humanitarian mission, mandate, and principles
Knowledge of security management principles in complex environments – conflict, post-conflict, and disaster settings
Knowledge of risk assessment and mitigation methodologies
Familiarity with current global humanitarian and security issues
Some knowledge of mapping utility tools
Skills
Excellent verbal and written skills
Strong analytical skills
Solid presentation skills
Proficient with MS Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
One-to-one interviews or small group facilitation
Research using available open sources
Other
Must be able to travel to international sites as needed. Position requires 40% travel to austere and complex environments.
Key Behavious & Abilities:
Design, develop, deliver, and facilitate training at multiple levels
Conduct presentations at the senior and executive levels
Organize and prioritize tasks, requirement, functions, and projects
Strong interest and knowledge in international affairs.
Direct implementation of field security measures as needed.
Perform risk assessments and operational impact analyses
Develop, direct, and monitor risk mitigation and incident/crisis response strategies
Conduct field security assessments examining ARC staff, assets, compounds, residences, field sites and projects and compile a report with recommendations.
Make visits to each field sites to monitor security preparedness and field training. Provide a follow-up report with clear recommendations after each visit.
Develop security policies and procedures in accordance with ARC regulations and InterAction Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and ensure implementation and revisions when necessary.
Perform security planning, assessments, training and information management.
Collect and compile safety and security related information
Compile field incident and situation reports (INREPs and SITREPs)
Issue security reports: Weekly Security Summaries, Warning & Advisory, Threat Assessments, Vulnerability Analyses, etc.
Ensure that each new employee, international and national, receives appropriate security orientation within 48 hours of arrival into the country program. Provide a framework for field security orientations.
Develop and facilitate threat-specific security training. Assist field offices in arranging ad hoc security training workshops in consultation with the Country Director.
Support Country Directors with specific security assistance as required including responses to escalations of insecurity.
Lead and direct the crisis management team at headquarters.
Maintain the network of ARC Security Focal Points at each ARC field office and conduct regular update calls.
Work closely with the external security service providers and make sure they are well aware of the ARC security management protocols and guidelines.
Liaise and coordinate with external agencies – UN, peacekeeping missions, NGO coordinating bodies, local governments, etc.
Represent ARC in national and international forums for safety and security
All other duties assigned.
EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in related area
NGO security, military or law enforcement background
Minimum of three years implementing humanitarian field security programs strongly desired
Experience working in humanitarian operations in conflict and post-conflict settings a plus
Experience conducting training for small groups
Knowledge
Familiarity with humanitarian mission, mandate, and principles
Knowledge of security management principles in complex environments – conflict, post-conflict, and disaster settings
Knowledge of risk assessment and mitigation methodologies
Familiarity with current global humanitarian and security issues
Some knowledge of mapping utility tools
Skills
Excellent verbal and written skills
Strong analytical skills
Solid presentation skills
Proficient with MS Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
One-to-one interviews or small group facilitation
Research using available open sources
Other
Must be able to travel to international sites as needed. Position requires 40% travel to austere and complex environments.
Key Behavious & Abilities:
Design, develop, deliver, and facilitate training at multiple levels
Conduct presentations at the senior and executive levels
Organize and prioritize tasks, requirement, functions, and projects
Strong interest and knowledge in international affairs.
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