Job Description
Country Security Manager in South Sudan
Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the position of Country Security Manager for its USAID-funded Room to Learn South Sudan (RtL) project. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description.
GENERAL:
Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.
APPLICATIONS:
Applicants should go to Jobs page at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing South Sudan Country Security Manager by February 21, 2014.
Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.
EEOE/AA.
POSITION TITLE: Country Security Manager
LOCATION: Juba, South Sudan with up to 50% travel to field sites
UNIT: Empowerment & Civic Engagement
REPORTS TO: Room to Learn South Sudan Project Director and the Director of Global Security & Emergency Response
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
The Country Security Manager will oversee measures to ensure the safety and security of Room to Learn (RtL) South Sudan project’s staff and assets. A USAID-funded education program, RtL aims to reach more than one million children, helping them to gain access to a quality basic education in formal and non-formal settings by mobilizing and awarding grants to school communities.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Country Security Manager will be the primary security contact point for Room to Learn (RtL) personnel for South Sudan. The primary responsibilities for this position will be to oversee security information collection, security planning and implementation, and reporting. These responsibilities fall into four categories, as follows:
Security Planning and Implementation:
- Act as subject matter security expert on all emergency preparedness planning and incident responses
- Provide complete oversight and management for the safety and security for all RtL personnel and assets countrywide
- Develop strategies to continuously improve and refine security management systems for effectiveness and efficiency, considering evolving project needs, team dynamics, and project mission
- Maintain and ensure compliance with project and corporate security policies and ensure subgrantees are complying with RtL’s security policies and directives
- Review and update the Project Emergency Response Plan (PERP) on a quarterly basis, and more frequently if changing security situation warrants
- Ensure offices have adequate life safety measures and conform to the PERP
- Supervise, update, and test the communication tree
- Review performance standards and conduct regular evaluations of all local security staff and external security contractors and guards at all locations of RtL operations
- Ensure drivers and vehicles are following safety standards and requirements
- Advise on in-country travel of RtL personnel, including provision of situational travel security information, and safety measures to be taken by staff while traveling
- Conduct security risk assessments for new venues, offices, annexes and residences, evaluating physical, geographical, social and structural features which may support or detract from the overall safety and security of a properties’ facilities or location; subsequently, provide recommendations for implementation of risk mitigating practices and features for each location
- Develop project Standard Operating Procedures, including but not limited to: access to RtL facilities, travel procedures, communications, and implementation of Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS)
- Serve as a key member of the Incident Management Team
- As possible, train local staff in security awareness, defensive driving, and first aid, and where not a subject matter expert, identify sources of relevant training and recommend staff to be trained
Security Information Collection:
- Assist the Project Director in collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country and specifically with respect to RtL operations
- Collate security information and relays to the Project Director and project personnel as required
- Track and records security related incidents throughout RtL operational areas
- Participate in weekly meetings with the NGO Security Forum, UNDSS, and other Security Focal Points/Security Managers to obtain up-to-date security information
Reporting:
- Report security incidents affecting all RtL personnel (including subgrantees), offices and assets to Project Director, Home Office Project Coordinator and Global Security Director
- Provide security updates on daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, of all RtL security-related activities and issues to Project Director, Home Office Project Coordinator and Global Security Director
- Draft, edit and distribute security updates and alerts to all country project staff
- Distribute security related information, alerts, and policies as directed by Project Director
- Provide travel recommendations and restrictions to ensure staff receives personal risk mitigation advice specifically tailored to the individual, their personal background, their region of travel and their anticipated task
General Administration:
- Visit all RtL project locations throughout the country annually
- Oversee the general administrative assistance with respect to security for the Project Director and liaise with the Operations Manager with respect to all key functions
- Maintain a database of contacts who are national country security authorities
- Supervise the procurement of equipment related to safety and security upgrades and training
- Prepare and deliver security briefs to staff in country and visiting home office staff
- Maintain regular communication and liaison with the Project Director and Global Security Director to ensure integration of Winrock International global security requirements into all security technical and logistical operations
- Respond to other requests by Project Director, Home Office Project Coordinator, and Global Security Director as required
QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the field of security management or a comparable field
- Formal Security Risk Management qualifications highly desired.
Technical:
- Require 7+ years working in the security industry, with experience working in high-risk environments preferred
- Require 5+ years’ experience working in a security management capacity; preferably for a Non-Government Organization or a development organization
- Require 3+ years working in Africa; preferably at least two years working in South Sudan
- Extensive experience writing, developing, and producing high-quality security reports and assessments.
- Experience conducting security and situational awareness training preferred
Skills:
- Fluent English language skills (oral and written) required
- Additional language skills (Arabic or local languages) desirable
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, creative problem solving, conflict, and ethical management skills
- Ability to coordinate with home office, stakeholders, and clients is essential
- Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Microsoft)
- Current certification in first aid desired
- Driver’s license desired
