FHI 360’s Crisis Response Department is seeking a Security Coordinator responsible for the overall management and implementation of the organization’s security policies for FHI 360’s Ebola response efforts in North Kivu and Ituri provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Security Coordinator supports the Regional Security Manager to develop and manage the organization’s safety and security strategy and policies to ensure high performance of project/portfolio implementation, working across existing and new programs in assigned geographic area. The Coordinator conducts training on site for staff and facilitates development and implementation of country security management plans.
Based in Butembo, this duty station has been designated as high risk or extreme risk and poses a heightened risk or direct threat to personal safety. Applicants should research this location and the associated risks before submitting an application.
This position initially envisioned as a four month assignment, with possibility of extension, with the goal of handing over the security platform to be managed by a national staff security manager by the end of assignment.
- Understanding of principles and code of conduct associated with a specific sector and/or sub-sector of work such as, development, humanitarian, etc. linked to NGO contexts.
- Advanced level of knowledge of communications technology.
- Ability to gain a precise understanding of the various local, regional, country and international policies, operational positions and interactions, providing clear dynamic briefings and analysis of given and unfolding security and political situations when they occur.
- Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis and strategic planning skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and work under stressful conditions.
- Understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. French and Kiswahili fluency highly preferred.
Problem Solving & Impact:
- Responds quickly and effectively to crisis situations occurring in the international arena.
- Stays abreast of social, cultural, legal and criminal issues, nationally and internationally, and their impact on the organization and its business.
- Manages unit goals and activities in conjunction with sound security and management concepts.
- Interacts with USAID, local government agencies, State Department, UN Security and other foreign agencies to implement security strategies and procedures relating to company matters.
- Identifies and defines objectives, strategies and priorities relating to security matters for the organization
Supervision Given/Received:
- Initiates and facilitates changes to improve security services through effective communication, collaboration and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
- Provides direction and guidance in maintaining security services and protection.
- Assists with the preparation of the annual budget.
- Maintains and reviews budget reports, identifies variances and takes corrective action as necessary.
- Provides technical supervision to field-based security officers.
- Represents the Security Department at all requested or required functions.
- Reports to the Ebola Response Coordinator.
- Master or other advanced degree preferred.
- ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation preferred.
- Typically requires 5-8 years’ experience designing and coordinating security for international organizations working in high risk contexts; multiple geographic locations preferred Substantial and documented, prior experience as a trainer and training skills – the ability to develop, implement, facilitate and impart learning to a wide range of audiences. High level of experience, ready to learn developing security related technical tools guidelines and systems as well as able to work under minimal supervision Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private company of progressive program management experience in humanitarian assistance or related industry experience in a relevant technical area. Experience in developing security strategies for humanitarian operations, previous security experience preferred
- Experience operating in insecure environments.
- Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
Typical Physical Demands:
- Typical office environment.
- Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift 5-50 lbs.
Technology to be Used:
- Personal Computer, Microsoft Office 365 (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail), office telephone, cell phone and printer/copier.
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