Security Assistant

Position Summary:

The Security Focal Point functions as a support to Field Office operations that require management of security and safety of staff in keeping with organization Standards, local laws, and under the guidance of the Security and Government Liaison Coordinator. The Security Focal Point supervises DIK Office, guards.

Responsibilities and Duties:  Oversee safety and security management of primarily the DIK office and staff.

Safety and Security Management

• Serve as focal point to S&GLC/CD for sharing, participating and dissemination of situational awareness, security information, incidents/events risk analysis impacting staff and assets in the field.
• Based on the traffic alerts, plan and advise staff travel to the field and country office.
• Monitor staff field movement and get feedback at pre-designated points enroute.
• Incident reporting and managing.
• All firefighting appliances are functional and expired items are replaced in office and vehicle on time.
• All emergency exits are functional and staff well-informed.
• First aid boxes are kept maintained at prominent places and in vehicles with sufficient expiry date.
• Analysis and reporting of safety and security related information from the beneficiaries in consultation with program leads which can impact organization activities and image.
• Keeping a watch on the prohibited parties operating in the area and any interaction/conflict of interest with organization operations, program and staff.
• All IT equipment and data is maintained as per organization data privacy policy and staff are well aware of the cyber security risks.
• Maintain staff verification record in an updated form.
• Report any violation of security protocol/SOPs (that comes to his notice) to the S&GLC/CD.
• Security assessment of organization sites, program areas/ schools, offices, warehouses as required or directed by Operations Manager, S&GLC or PC.
• Brief, sensitize and highlight situation awareness, complying with organization security SOPs and protocols to all staff at least once in a month or as advised by S&GLC.
• Enhance staff capacity and facilitate in implementing organization security protocols.

Supervising office Access procedures/protocols

• Watching security guards’ attendance, performance and replacement whenever required and recording of staff, material and visitors’ entry/exit in registers.
• Ensuring that the security cameras are working round the clock and recording data is securely maintained.

Staff Management: Supervise guards

Liaising

• Maintaining liaison with peers, district administration in the program areas for obtaining security related information, alerts and recommendations.
• Maintaining liaison and coordination with the district authorities, government departments and agencies to obtain NOCs and MoU approvals as advised by/on behalf of S&GLC/PC.
• Maintain liaison with the local police stations, other NGOs and gather any timely info/ precaution related to security management.
• In individual capacity or in support of S&GLC/PC meet with local community members, community leaders and other specific civilian actors in order to gain an accurate understanding of the areas in which organization teams operate.

Other

• Provide efficient support to all logistical matters of different departments within organization.
• Work in close collaboration with PC/ Operations Manager/ Govt. Liaison & Security Coordinator and other members of the team; sharing information on the assessments and proposed interventions.
• Liaise with the government, UN, and other agencies as necessary.  
• Comply with all relevant policies and procedures concerning child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities, and other relevant policies.
• Frequent travel to field/country office

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in security management.
• Bachelor Degree from a Government recognized Institute/ University.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills; strong computer competency with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to identify and communicate potential problems and propose solutions to the level of management and then effect change.
• Must be able to function effectively in a complex work environment, set appropriate priorities, and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Duration of Assignment: 6 months 

This position is open on rolling basis and will be filled upon the availability of a suitable candidate.  

We are an equal opportunity employer