Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement the Response Office security strategy in alignment with WV security policy so as to ensure the operational priorities of the National Office are appropriately supported.
• Ensure Security Risk Assessments, Country Risk Ratings and Core Security Requirement standards, processes and procedures are completed in accordance with current Office of Corporate Security guidelines and training
• Provide leadership/ management of the security focal person’s in country.
• Response Office is aligned with all current World Vision policies and strategies.

Security Operations

• Work with the Response Manager/ Response Security Manager to carry out Security Risk Assessments as required/directed.
• Country Risk Ratings are established and updated as required
• Ensure Core Security Requirements are implemented in line with Country Risk Ratings
• Provide input and support to management in crisis situations and critical incidents
• Conduct security investigations when required.
• Response Office is applying all current security requirements in accordance with World Vision security policy and procedures.

Networking and External Liaison/Engagement

• Represent WV at local NGO security network meetings and ensure information from these groups is disseminated to relevant staff.
• Build ongoing networks for sharing security information and coordination.
• Security relationships with other NGO’s and relevant partners are established and maintained.

Capacity Building and Technical Training

• Coordinate the assessment, development and implementation of the national office capacity building plan for security management based on local security risk assessments.
• Seek to develop a culture of security awareness and monitor staff compliance.
• Response staff are trained in alignment with the Office of Corporate Security and current international good practice standards.

Reporting and Documentation

• Provide a regular security report to the Response Office, region and Office of Corporate Security.
• Ensure that all security incidents are reported in accordance with WV Security Policy.
• Conduct performance reviews of the field-based security focal persons.
• Collect, analyze and disseminate security information appropriately.
• All documentation is prepared in a clear and concise manner and disseminated in accordance with World Vision Policies and Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESr.

Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. Police/Law Enforcement Training
• No previous criminal record or convictions

REQUIRED:

• Confirmed employmentof the security coordinator is contingent on him/her passing the HEAT training course within 90 days of employment or approved OCS equivalent(probation period) At least three (3) years’ experience in a proven security field (public, private, and government or NGO sectors).Choose appropriate:
  
• Strategic / Managerial
• Experience in operating in high security risk environment/ armed conflict situations.

License, Registration, Or Certification Required To Perform This Position

• Ability to communicate well in English and Amharic (verbal and written) – particularly in a crisis situation. Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Applicant Types Accepted : Local Applicants Only