NGO Security Focal Point Coordinator - I 08 065

Job Description

Req #: I 08 065


Job Background/ Summary:
The NGO Security Focal Point Coordinator supports the work of the Southern Sudan NGO Forum which represents over 50 international and Sudanese NGOs operating in Southern Sudan. In this role, the Coordinator will support the work of the NGO forum specifically relating to ensuring the safety and security of staff and operations. This includes improving NGO analysis of the situation, which would include areas not covered by the UN and recommendations for action; sharing indicators of risks and harmonization of procedures where possible (for e.g. evacuation plan/concentration points/communication means); regular provision of updated NGO security focal point information including an emergency ‘security tree’ and mailing list; mapping of NGO locations and supporting joint initiatives on security training for NGO staff which is particularly relevant in remote locations

Specific Responsibilities:
Conduct situational assessment leading to program design and implementation within the water, sanitation, hygiene and shelter/NFI sectors. All responsibilities will entail close collaboration with the other emergency programming staff at the field site, in particular the health section for hygiene promotion and logistics staff in Al Geneina and Khartoum.

Program Quality and Management:
e a constant security focal point person for the 80+ NGOs registered as the Humanitarian Assistance Group and other NGOs not signatory to the UN MOU in Southern Sudan
ent the NGO forum at the UN and Partners Area Security Management Team meeting.
all security meetings of the UN Country Team and other relevant meetings with government counterparts.
all NGOs with relevant security updates on a daily basis. This is a full time role during a security incident
tate all NGO training with the UN Department for Safety and Security (UNDSS) and coordinate NGO-specific training as required
lists of NGO staff numbers for UNDSS
s inquiries on security issues
ster and update the Warden of pertinent details
NGOs on security concerns
ster training courses

Coordination and Communication:
tate monthly NGO Security meetings and ensure information is disseminated to relevant stakeholders
and lead the NGO security forum
ster the security contact tree
that all new NGOs are conversant with relevant security protocols and take security issues seriously
Partnership:
to ensure effective collaboration between the NGO Secretariat, UN, government, donors and civil society groups
in and/or develop productive relationships with key individuals in relevant government ministries, counterpart institutions and NGOs, foreign and local NGO community, UN Missions, Diplomatic Corps, USAID, other donors, etc

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A


Key Working Relationships:

Internal:
Deputy Country Representative, Regional Technical Advisors

External:
UN Agencies, NGO Forum and Steering Committee, Government bodies, Donor, Emergency Response Team, Finance and Administrative staff, program staff

Personal/Professional Skills:
ent interpersonal skills particularly in stressful environments
organizational, coordination and planning skills.
y to work in a multi-cultural team with a high level of respect for local culture.
y to work independently, but also coordinate effectively as part of a team

Qualifications
ors degree in international relations, international development or related field;; Master’s degree is preferred
m three to five years international or intercultural experience living and working in a developing country
m three to five years combined experience working with NGOs, UN and/or donor organizations. Background in security is preferred.
ence in serving as security focal point for individual organization or agency
ence working in conflict/post-conflict settings and understanding of South Sudan’s security situation
ence liaising with UN, DPKOs and UN agencies is preferred
computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point)

Physical Requirements/Environment: The position is based full-time in Juba, Southern Sudan with limited amenities; requires travel 60 % of the time
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Foreign Language Required: Fluency in English both oral and written skills;

Major Responsibilities of Position: Administration, Report Writing, Needs Assessment

Disclaimer Clause: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties and responsibilities associated with the position.

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