Security Focal Point

Job Description

DT Global works in partnership with communities, governments, and the private sector to deliver innovative solutions that transform lives. DT Global - launched in 2019 - is built on legacy companies AECOM’s International Development Services Sector, Development Transformations, IMC Worldwide, and Cardno International Development. To fulfill its profit-for-purpose mission, DT Global is a key donor to the DT Institute, an independent not-for-profit organization, in support of DTI’s efforts to test new ideas or expand on donor partner priorities to improve as many lives as possible.

Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries. We bring over 60 years of experience, relationships, and technical excellence to improve lives on behalf of our partners, clients, and stakeholders. We aim to maximize sustainable development impact across a wide range of practice areas, including Conflict Prevention, Stabilization & Transition; Economic Growth; Environment & Infrastructure; Governance; and Human Development. Together, we aim to positively impact 500 million lives by 2045.

Project Background:

DT Global is recruiting for project positions for a 38-month USAID-funded program in Sudan focused on strengthening citizen engagement around shared, democratic values. The program aims to build the capacity of civil society organizations, support social institution building, and strengthen strategic communications and public information/outreach in order to improve citizens’ access to timely and accurate information.

Position Summary:

DT Global is seeking to hire two (2) Security Focal Point positions for the program. Each Security Focal Point is responsible for promoting staff security and ensuring staff knowledge and compliance with the project safety and security plan. One Security Focal Point will be based in Damazin, Blue Nile State, Sudan, while the other Security Focal Point will be based in Port Sudan, Sudan. The Security Focal Point will report to the Country Security Specialist (CSS).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the project in monitoring, and maintaining the project safety and security plan, ensuring project safety and security risks are addressed.
• Ensure the project safety and security plan is reviewed when there is a change in the security environment or per the (Minimum Operating Security Standards) MOSS schedule at a minimum.
• Support project leadership in implementing the security risk management process, including conducting security risk assessments to support all activities undertaken by the project and as directed.
• Conduct in-country security briefings for new hires and visitors within 24 hours of arrival.
• Conduct site security surveys and assist the project in implementing DT Global’s Site Security Management Process.
• Assist in administering the project’s alert and emergency management system if applicable.
• Liaise with project’s private security service providers ensuring adherence to their scope of work.
• Develop and liaise with a network of knowledgeable security providers, government and client counterparts, other donor security counterparts, and other local security stakeholders to share relevant security information, maintain situational awareness, and establish potential resources for emergency assistance.
• Attend security network meetings and participate in security training. Monitor the local security situation via various communication mediums, including electronic, print, radio, and television.
• Update project security staff regularly regarding safety and security issues and advise accordingly.
• Provide local security alerts to project staff.
• Ensure safety and security incidents are reported per DT Global’s security incident information management (SIIM) Process.
• Act as the focal person for civil/ military coordination on issues and local procedures that could impact project operations.
• Be prepared to assist the project in responding to an incident or crisis.
• Assist in implementing project safety and security training ensuring staff compliance.
• Ensure the project is compliant with its MOSS. Deliver routine and extraordinary briefs to staff.
• Maintain an active communication tree.
• Notify project leadership of any safety and security breaches or staff failure to comply with project safety and security SOPs.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of operations and/or logistics experience supporting similar programs.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience managing security incidents.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in cross-cultural settings.
• Proactive, with strong prioritization skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft 365’s suite of applications.
• Fluency in written and oral English and Arabic is required.
• Legal authorization to work in Sudan required.

Core Competencies:

TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.

COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.

ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.

CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.

PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DT Global, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global, LLC prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.

About the Organization

DT Global works in partnership with communities, governments, and the private sector to deliver innovative solutions that transform lives. DT Global - launched in 2019 - is built on legacy companies AECOM’s International Development Services Sector, Development Transformations, IMC Worldwide, and Cardno International Development. To fulfill its profit-for-purpose mission, DT Global is a key donor to the DT Institute, an independent not-for-profit organization, in support of DTI’s efforts to test new ideas or expand on donor partner priorities to improve as many lives as possible.

Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries. We bring over 60 years of experience, relationships, and technical excellence to improve lives on behalf of our partners, clients, and stakeholders. We aim to maximize sustainable development impact across a wide range of practice areas, including Conflict Prevention, Stabilization & Transition; Economic Growth; Environment & Infrastructure; Governance; and Human Development. Together, we aim to positively impact 500 million lives by 2045.