Security Advisor Global Rapid Response team (H-Ops)

The Global Rapid Response Team (GRRT) manages the initial response of large scale humanitarian emergency relief operations around the world. The Security Advisor is a specialist within the team that can be deployed to a humanitarian emergency within 24 - 72 hours.
During periods of non deployment, the GRRT Security Advisor, promotes international safety and security best practice around the partnership by conducting security assessments of World Vision programmes, delivers safety & security training and networks with international security stakeholders and institutions.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To design, implement and manage security policy, procedure and infrastructure that create environments which enable World Vision deliver aid & relief programmes safely, securely and effectively.
• Work with the Office of Corporate Security to create systems and procedures to assess, mitigate and manage risk within World Vision programmes according to international best practice
• To assist the National / Programme Director in the planning, implementation and monitoring of safety & security management during emergency responses
• To assist the Office of Corporate Security, Regional teams and national offices plan and deliver safety & security training
• Works with the Regional Security Advisors to conduct safety & security assessments

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

REQUIRED:
• University degree in Social Sciences, Law, Security Management or equivalent qualification in a related field
• Post graduate qualification desirable but not essential
• A certificate or diploma in Adult Education or Training
• A current Advanced First Aid qualification from an internationally recognised provider.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Current Passport
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel PowerPoint
• Excellent working knowledge of emergency communication systems including HF and VHF Radio, satellite communications and navigation systems
• High standard of written and spoken English
• High standard of written and spoken language such as English, French, Spanish
  
  PREFERRED:
• Minimum five years experience working with UN Agency / NGO
• Implementation and management of security policy procedure and infrastructure within high risk or hostile environments
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training.
• Five years management experience in an appropriate security or emergency service such as Military Law Enforcement, Fire Brigade or Paramedical service.
• Demonstrated Project management skills.

Security Advisor Global Rapid Response team (H-Ops)