Security Officer-Jowhar

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places.

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Employee Contract Type

Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Security Officer

The Role

The position holder will work with the Operations Manager and Security Advisor to keep abreast of the security environment, drafting regular security updates as required. With the assistance of Security Advisor, the incumbent will develop Security Risk Assessments (SRA) and Core Security Requirements (CSR), updating them as required. In close collaboration with Security Advisor, the position-holder will advise operation teams on the feasibility of implementation approaches given the prevailing security context. The position holder will support the Operations Manager in ensuring compliance with CSR, developing implementation plans for security enhancements, undertaking routine drills/trainings and controlling inventory and state-of-readiness of security assets. With the assistance of Security Advisor, s/he will plan and implement security training for staff and implementing partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Support promote security awareness with staff.
• Plan and implement training of staff in security related issues.
• Develop and implement security enhancement plans.
• With support of Security Advisor, spearhead context monitoring, developing revising SRA and CSR on a regular basis.
• Provide analysis of changing security situation and its impact of World Vision’s operations.
• With assistance of Security Advisor, regularly assess World Vision CSR compliance.
• Ensure security related assets are in place, in working order, their use understood by staff and that they are inventoried.
• Mentor Security Assistant(s) and oversee contracted guard force.
• Network with other NGOs, INSO, UN DSS and local partners.

Essential

• Degree in Administration, Business Management or any other related security course.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in a job that requires analysis and/or extensive interaction with government/security stakeholders.
• 2 to 3 years of work experience with local and International Humanitarian Organization.
• Ability to speak with experience and authority of World Vision programs and projects with relevant government officials.
• Demonstrated interest, enthusiasm with security related work.
• Ability to articulate in written and spoken English at Intermediate level.

Working Environment

The position will be based in Jowhar, Hirshabeele State with regular travel to other field locations for donor and stakeholders’ engagements.

World Vision adheres to strict child and adult safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks which will include criminal background checks. They will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Academic certificates will be verified with the issuing institution.

NB: Attach only the merged Application Letter and the CV

Applicant Types Accepted

Local Applicants Only