Security & Volunteer Officer Non-profit Careers – Medical Teams International (MTI)
Job Title: Security & Volunteer Officer
Organization: Medical Teams International (MTI)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Senior Manager HR & Administration
About US:
Medical Teams International is a faith-based not for profit health relief and development organization with a Calling “Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world”. MTI-UG has operations in West Nile and South western Uganda. We provide Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition.
Job Summary: The Security & Volunteer Officer will ensure implementation of the security plans and all matters relating to safety and security operations and management at MTI-Uganda. The incumbent will also oversee the planning, budgeting and movement of International volunteers and MTI visitors; deliver security training; provide support with local volunteer recruitment and deployment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides assistance to the Country Director in the implementation of the Country Safety and Security plan, including ensuring that all MTI personnel are covered by the instruction.
- Work in close coordination with humanitarian response team, ensures availability of updated procedures for dealing with emergencies involving MTI staff in all project locations & offices.
- Provides advice on the selection and procurement of appropriate equipment for security (vehicles, telecommunications equipment, etc). Monitors the procurement, deployment and functionality of the same.
- Conducts MTI security risk assessments and periodic appropriate security assessments of MTI premises and equipment and provides advice on shortfalls in security preparedness with recommendations & solutions.
- Coordinates with the staff in implementing MTI security measures and procedures (access control of visitors and vehicles.
- Liaises with host government agencies, local authorities responsible for security, law and order, counterparts in UN and diplomatic missions and district leaders. Be alert for a 24 hour response to all security & safety related incidence involving MTI staff.
- Under the direction of management review the impact of security factors on MTI Programme design and delivery, as well as the potential impact that programmes might have on stability and security (both positive and negative), and makes preliminary recommendations regarding possible security needs and improvements.
- Coordinates MTI Volunteers travel, accommodation and movement within the country
- Provides timely and accurate security advice and briefing to all staff and International volunteers;
- Immediately report all security and safety related incidents involving MTI staff to management
- Assists in the preparation of MTI security reports (Incident, Weekly & monthly Reports
- Provides assistance in the conduct and follow up of investigations and incidents affecting MTI staff and offices.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a University Degree or equivalent in Political science, Military studies, security management, International Relations, law enforcement or related field
- At least three (3) years relevant experience in Security, preferably in police or related field of work. Computer training required; Outlook, MS word, Excel, PowerPoint Prior experience with UN system or international NGO is required
- Experience in coordinating local and international volunteers.
- Knowledge of country safety codes
- Possess a clean and valid driver’s licence;
- Ability to travel upcountry frequently.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should email their application letters and Curriculum Vitae including work related references to; recruitmentug@medicalteams.org.
Only online applications will be accepted. Your application will be reviewed if you have fulfilled all the requirements including submission of standard file types such as MS Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) in a single attachment (No Zipped files, Links or Multiple Attachments) and should not exceed 2MB.
NB: Please clearly indicate the Position Title and Location you are applying for. Do not attach your Academic Transcripts. They will be requested if you are short listed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. MTI is an equal opportunity employer.
Deadline: 3rd April 2019 by 5:00PM
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