Location: Harargeh, Ethiopia
Deadline: Apr 13, 2023
Job Description
Employee Contract Type:
Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)
Major Responsibility
Strategy & Planning
- Develop and implement the Office security strategy in alignment with WV security policy so as to ensure the operational priorities of the Hub Office are appropriately supported.
- Ensure Security Risk Assessments, Context Risk Ratings and Core Security Requirement standards, processes and procedures are completed in accordance with current Safety Security and Resilience guidelines and training.
- Provide leadership/ management of the security focal persons in the region.
Security Operations
- Work with the Country Security Manager to carry out Security Risk Assessments as required/directed.
- Context Risk Ratings are established and updated as required.
- Ensure Core Security Requirements are implemented in line with Context 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 hub 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 Hub Office.
- 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.
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
- BA degree in relevant field.
- Police/Law Enforcement Training.
Required Professional Experience
- At least three (3) years’ experience in a proven security field (public, private, and government or NGO sectors).
- No previous criminal record or convictions
- REQUIRED: Confirmed employment of the security coordinator is contingent on him/her passing the HEAT training course within 90 days of employment or approved OCS equivalent (probation period)
- Choose appropriate:
- Operational
- Strategic / Managerial
- Experience in operating in high security risk environment/ armed conflict situations.
- Minimum (2) years’ experience working with UN Agency / NGO plus field security experience.
- Radio and/or Satellite phone communications experience, operations and management.
- Ability to communicate well in English and local language (verbal and written) – particularly in a crisis situation.
- Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure (particularly in a crisis situation)
- Valid Passport and Driver License First Aid qualified.
- Practical knowledge of tools, mechanisms and procedures for personal and organizational security.
- Professional – behave in professional manner at all times and demonstrate ability to represent the organization well at interagency meetings
- Demonstrated personal values, attitudes and behaviors that are consistent with World Vision Core Values.
Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement
- This position requires regular travel between Hub Office and programming areas.
- International travel may also be required.
- Non-standard work hours due to the nature of the security occurrences – may be asked outside of normal office hours.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only