Humanitarian Access / Security Officer

Purpose of the role

• Ensure safety and security of ACF Pakistan team in Sindh, by strengthening security systems and liaison with relevant government authorities and law enforcement agencies.

   Job Profile

• Master's Degree in relevant field Minimum 04 years of overall experience and 02 years in relevant field in development sector OR Bachelor's degree in relevant field with minimum 06 years overall experience with 04 years in relevant field in development sector
• This position requires frequent (up to 50%) travel/field visits across operational districts

Individual accountabilities

• Conduct regular risk analysis, and suggest mitigation measures with the support of HA Security Manager and do field visit when required.
• Establish and maintain liaison and cooperative relationship with local and provincial government authorities and other LEAs working in the area of responsibility
• Assist to development of LSOP, HRE Plan and play key role in ensuring daily implementation.
• Submit weekly/biweekly security reports to HA & Security Manager utilizing existing ACTION AGAINST HUNGER templates and tools.
• Ensure safe travel of local and expatriate staff for program activities and field visit monitoring.
• Undertake regular field visits including, at the request of program staff to establish relationship at district and union council level and to participate in meetings as and when required with the support of HA & Security Manager.
• Keep record, soft and hard, of all submissions and acknowledgements for all project NOCs.
• Submit extension requests in time if required for NOCs with the support of HA & Security Manager.
• Maintain the current database of security assessments and provide specific recommendations to HA & Security Manager based on these assessments.
• Team management of Security Focal Persons in ACF offices of Sindh.
• Strong follow up in order to get the updates and documents related to NOC.
• Reporting of security incidents on SIRO.

Collaboration commitments

Decision

Shared accountabilities

Collaborators

Owns

Influences

• Monitor daily and weekly security incidents in the operating area in order to identify areas of increased risk to ACTION AGAINST HUNGER teams or current security trends
• HA & Sec Manager, Program Team
• Security plans, protocols, SOPs and security checklists
• Capacity building related to security
• Vigilance of daily security situation
• Liaison with authorities
• Country strategy planning and implementation
• Risk mitigation plan
• Decision making on security incidents and crisis
• Staff induction and conflict resolution plan
•  Liaise on a frequent basis with local and provincial authorities in order to make all parties aware of ACTION AGAINST HUNGER’s current operations and develop working relationship aimed at building acceptance of the local and provincial government towards ACTION AGAINST HUNGER.
• HA & Sec Manager, Program Team
• Meeting with local community members, community leaders and other specific civilian actors in order to gain an accurate understanding of the areas in which ACTION AGAINST HUNGER teams operate and promote active acceptance through specific measures as defined by the Safety and Security Advisor.
• HA & Sec Manager, Program Team
• Submission of reports and other related documents to the concerned department and offices on time with the support of project/field staff with the support of HA & Security Manager.
• HA & Security Manager, Provincial Head, Program Team
•  Determine current risks that ACTION AGAINST HUNGER teams are exposed to and discuss this data with the HA & Sec Manager’s own assessments. Compile monthly security report.  
• HA & Security Manager, Provincial Head
• Establish an overall understanding of ACTION AGAINST HUNGER operations in the area so that all analysis is relevant to ACTION AGAINST HUNGER operations.  
•  HA & Sec Manager, Program Team
• Assist the HA & Security Manager with ensuring the rules, regulations and SOPs of the local Security plan are adhered to by all ACTION AGAINST HUNGER staff.
• HA & Sec Manager, Program Team
• Regular or need base meetings to develop close liaison with District Authorities and LEAs for project NOCs and smooth operations in intervention districts.
• HA & Sec Manager, Program Team
• Conduct security assessments of ACTION AGAINST HUNGER sites, program areas and areas as required or directed by HA & Security Manager.
• HA & Sec Manager, Project Managers, Divisional Managers,  SFP
• Support staff induction and training.
• HA & Security Manager, PH, DCOP

Leadership Behaviors

Competencies

Parameters of success

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Responsive
• Smart Planner
• Decision Making
• Team Work (4)
• Organization & Planning (3)
• Analysis & Resolution of Problem (4)
• Adaptability & Flexibility (3)
• Motivation (3)
• Capacity to deal with difficult situations (3)
• Result Orientation (3)
• Effective Communication (3)
• Security procedures in place and being followed across ACF programmes in Sindh
• Staff report feeling adequate duty of care being implemented
• Well established liaison with relevant government authorities and LEAs
• Regular and timely sharing of monthly security reports and risk assessment.