Senior Officer, Security and Safety

Overview

The Senior Officer, Security and Safety is responsible for ensuring effective security planning and management structures within the IFRC Afghanistan Country Delegation, and for the safety of country office staff and delegates.

Tasks Summary

• Ensure implementation of IFRC Minimum Security Requirements and Federation Security Guidelines.
• Maintain updated, context-aligned security plans.
• Monitor and assess operational areas and field offices.
• Track and assess daily events, incidents, and near-misses.
• Provide timely updates and incident reports.
• Monitor security developments and conduct regular security assessments.
• Record and analyze incidents, identify trends, and contribute to country-level security analysis.
• Maintain up-to-date incident maps and databases.
• Act as first point of contact for the Head of Delegation during incidents.
• Share timely security information and updates with staff.
• Report incidents or policy breaches.
• Support security briefings for new delegates and visitors.
• Keep guards, drivers, and radio operators informed of safety procedures.
• Respond to IFRC related security incidents and emergencies.
• Deliver arrival, mission, and event-specific security briefings.
• Support planning and facilitation of safety and security training.
• Monitor compliance with mandatory training.
• Maintain strong coordination with ARCS and other partner organizations’ security focal points.
• Build and sustain networks with security POCs.
• Monitor and ensure functionality of physical and passive security measures.
• Verify firefighting and first-aid equipment functionality.
• Report maintenance and repair needs.
• Ensure offices and premises are locked and secured outside working hours.
• Prepare and post monthly duty rosters for watchmen.
• Provide feedback on the performance of watchmen.
• Immediately report all security incidents.
• Prepare weekly and quarterly security reports and mapping updates.
• Provide inputs for wider CD planning processes.
• Maintain organized, reviewed incident reports.

Experience Requirements

• 5-7 years’ experience in a similar role preferably with an INGO/NGO/UN.
• At least 3 years of experience in field experience in humanitarian security work.
• Security risk assessment and analysis.
• Proven experience in incident and crisis management.
• Experience working with the military, security agencies and law enforcement agencies.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, Risk Management, International Relations, Political Science, Crisis Management, or a related field.
• Security Risk Management / Crisis Management / Hostile Environment Training.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluently spoken and written English. • Good command of Dari and Pashto.

Languages Preferred: • Knowledge of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic).

Contract Duration: 12

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