Field Security Assistant NGO Jobs – World Vision International
Job Title: Field Security Assistant – West Nile
Organisation: World Vision International
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Response Security Coordinator
About US:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Field Security Assistant – West Nile will provide administrative, operational and coordination support to the Response Security so to ensure effective implementation of the security function.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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
- Carry out 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 Response Security Coordinator or Country Security Manager as may be requested
Networking and External Liaison/Engagement
- Provide calendar and travel coordination support to Response Security Coordinator
- Provide Coordination of security support to the Response High Profile Visitors.
- 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 of all security incidences and coordinate the follow-up
- Log security reports as per WV policy
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the World Vision Field Security Assistant job placement should preferably hold a Diploma in security management or equivalent qualification or experience in a related field
- First Aid Training
- No previous criminal record or convictions
- Exposure to the security field (public, private, government or NGO sectors).
- Radio and/or Satellite phone communications experience, operations and management
- Excellent verbal communication skills in English
- Experience in providing administrative support to security function
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Demonstrated administrative and coordination skills
- Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated personal values, attitudes and behaviors that are consistent with World Vision Core Values
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
Please follow instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s e-recruitment portal. Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 4th February 2019
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