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Security Assistants

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Hoima, Uganda
Full-time

To support World Vision Uganda team in ensuring that effective security measures are appropriately planned for and addressed within the local context. Lead in the optimization of organizational security and the mitigation of operational risks for programme effectiveness by establishing security systems and mechanisms for institutionalizing an organizational culture and practice of safety and security.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Security Support

  • Provide security support to the area of operation in crisis situations and critical incidents.
  • Support contingency plans for Programme suspension, staff hibernation, relocation and evacuation plans.
  • Conduct periodic location Security Risk Assessments to ensure that all safety and security equipment are available and in serviceable condition.
  • Track staff movement during working hours to ensure safe travels
  • Conduct security investigations WHEN required.
  • Support Periodic review of Security risk rating in accordance with Core Security Requirements.
  • Continuously monitor the prevailing security context in the field and generate timely updates as required
  • Support the development of security plans and standard operating procedures, and monitor compliance

Security Operations

  • Provide support and coordination to Security Manager as may be requested

Networking and External Liaison/Engagement

  • Provide calendar and travel coordination support to Security Manager
  • Provide Coordination of security support to the Response High Profile Visitors when required.
  • Provide coordination and attend meetings with other INGO/UN partners in the Response as may be delegated from time to time.

Capacity Building and Technical Training

  • Keep calendar of training events
  • Coordinate and at times conduct security orientation and/or briefings for visitors as requested
  • Prepare and collate training materials
  • Coordinate communication with participants
  • Provide admin and logistical support for venues and materials

Reporting and Documentation

  • Keep a log and report of all security incidences and coordinate the follow-up
  • Provide Regular security reports to Security Manager as per WV policy
Skills/Experience: 
  • Diploma in security management or equivalent qualification or experience in a related field
  • At least three (3) years’ experience in a proven security field (public, private, and government or NGO sectors)
  • Radio and/or Satellite phone communications experience, operations and management
  • Experience in providing administrative support to security function
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training
  • Demonstrated administrative and coordination skills
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure

Organization Info

World Vision

Overview
Headquarters: 
Federal Way, WA, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1982
About Us
Mission: 

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world's most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Our mission: World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jun 19 2018
Active Until: 
Jul 19 2018
Hiring Organization: 
World Vision
industry: 
Nonprofit