Security Officer in Afgahnistan
Role and Responsibilities
Working closely together with programme management and programme support staff, the Security Officer supports security management and the overall coordination of risk management through technical advice, policy support, trainings, briefings, networking and information management.
Project Overview
In Afghanistan at present Medair implements programmes in the WASH sector, Food Aid, Emergency response and Nutrition sectors.
Medair
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification, worldwide. This certification signifies that Medair effectively delivers goods and services with a focus on beneficiary needs. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.
Workplace: Based in Kabul, Afghanistan
Starting Date: Febuary 2012
Initial Contract Details: Minimum 12 months, 100%
Key Activity Areas
Security Related Assessments
• Provide technical support to the Country Director (CD), line and project managers for context and situational assessments.
• Support teams to conduct risk, threat and vulnerability assessments.
Security Management
• Support teams writing and regular reviewing of security location plans based on thorough assessments.
• Support the development of additional security related SOPs where appropriate and consolidate existing plans for maximum usability for the team.
Crisis Management
• In consultation with CD ensure preparation for the set-up of the Field Crisis Management Team.
• Ensure that CM plan is regularly up-dated with correct names and phone numbers; that administrative issues (personnel files, useful phone numbers, etc.) are in line with procedures.
Briefings and Trainings
• Provide regular security briefings to CD, project and line managers, visitors and as requested to other staff.
Security Compliance
• Review compliance of the country programme security set-up with Medair’s policies and procedures.
• Monitor adherence to security location plan and SOPs, provide feedback to the individual staff members involved and report back to respective line managers, if necessary.
Qualifications
• Higher level qualification in Security Management or equivalent combined work experience and security management training
Experience / Competencies
• Minimum 1 year experience in security management in a conflict zone environment
• Experience in training and coaching
• Familiar with Security Management procedures
• Able to assimilate and analyse large amounts of information
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication skills
• Able to enforce procedures
• Cooperative and servant hearted
• Calm in a crisis
• Capacity to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Medair standard working requirements for the field
• Experienced professionals in a relevant field
• Committed Christians
• Commitment to Medair values (faith, hope, accountability, integrity, dignity, compassion)
• Overseas intercultural experience
• Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written)
• Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.
• Competent with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Successful completion of Medair Relief & Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC)
• Reflect the vision and values of Medair when interacting with team members, local staff, beneficiaries and external contacts
• Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions
• Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit
Benefits
• A salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the position-holder
• Full briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing
• Security training for those going to particularly insecure environments
• Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country
• Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service)
• Annual leave, plus rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food)
• Additional benefits for those who commit to longer contracts: up to four weeks additional paid leave every 12 months, and re-entry allowance
• Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post- assignment coverage, including debriefing
Working Conditions
• Living and working in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan.
• The Security Officer will also spend part of their time in Faizabad, the base for Medair’s activities in Badakhshan Province.
• Project sites will be visited. These can be remote and conditions (transport and accommodation) can be basic, including travel by horse.
For more information on this and other positions, please follow this web link: www.medair.org/work-with-us and check the Field Vacancies.
We request that you complete all applications on-line at www.medair.org. Only English-language applications and CV’s will be reviewed. We will not review email applications. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. We review every online application. Applicants will be contacted only if they are selected as a potential candidate.
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