Overview
To support the Field Security Coordinator in ensuring effective security measures for Response Office programs are planned, implemented, and aligned with the national security context. Lead efforts to optimize organizational security and mitigate operational risks by establishing robust security systems and mechanisms that promote an institutional culture of safety and security.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Response Office security strategy.
- Ensure Security Risk Assessments (SRAs), Context Risk Ratings (CRRs), and Core Security Requirement (CSR) standards, processes, and procedures are conducted and updated.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to security focal persons.
- Collaborate to conduct Security Risk Assessments and ensure Context Risk Ratings are established, reviewed, and updated.
- Verify that Core Security Requirements are implemented.
- Provide timely input and support to management during crisis situations and critical incidents.
- Conduct security investigations.
- Engage local leaders to secure their support for safe-access arrangements.
- Represent World Vision at local NGO security network meetings.
- Strengthen and maintain networks for continuous security information sharing and coordination.
- Receive, analyze, advise on, and disseminate all relevant safety and security (S&S) information.
- Manage day-to-day security incidents.
- Coordinate the assessment, development, and implementation of the Response Office’s security capacity-building plan.
- Monitor staff compliance with established security policies and procedures.
- Provide regular security reports to the FSC.
- Ensure all security incidents are reported.
- Conduct performance reviews for field-based security focal persons.
- Collect, analyze, and disseminate security information.
- Provide timely security updates, risk advisories, and mission-clearance support to Program/Operations Teams.
- Coordinate on issues such as incident reporting, staff induction, fleet safety, and asset protection with Support Departments.
- Maintain communication on local security developments, incidents, and travel permissions with Government Security Organs.
- Share security information, coordinate movement, and harmonize safety standards with Humanitarian Partners.
Required Experience
Minimum of three (3) years of proven experience in a recognized security field—public, private, government, or NGO sectors.
Qualifications
- BA in Police/Law Enforcement Training
- Passing the HEAT course is mandatory. Employment confirmation for the security officer is contingent upon successful completion of the HEAT training within 90 days of employment or an approved SSR-equivalent course during the probation period.
