Vacancy: Field Safety and Security Advisor (IRC)

Closing date: 25 Oct 2008

Job Description/Responsibilities:

Support to Field Security Management

• Ensure IRC DR Congo has current, adequate and effective security
  management plans on file in Kinshasa and New York and that the plan is
  revised regularly.
• Follow the IRC security management planning guidebook and
  guidance of the GSSA Unit for field security plans to assure
  thoroughness and consistency in plan structure.
• Provide technical assistance to field offices as they develop or revise their security plans.
• Assist and actively support the field staff in plans revisions
  when there is a significant change in the security environment thus to
  guarantee that new and appropriate measures are taken.

Security Orientation & Training and Capacity Development:

• Assist the SLC, the HR Coordinator, and the field PC in designing a
  good and effective general security briefing packet for field security
  orientations according to each site specificities.
• Deliver, along with the GSSA Unit and according to the
  training material and guidelines provided by HQ, a security training
  program especially focused on risk assessment and prevention and
  security awareness that reaches a maximum number of national and
  international staff. Keep accurate records on staff training and
  produce a final report on training performed at all levels.
• Provide directly or identify professionals able to offer
  TOTs to field offices on specific safety & security issues which
  could be needed in a specific context and for specific staff.
• Provide a security management training workshop specifically
  for international and national staff with specific security
  responsibilities for field offices within DR Congo.
• Assist PC/Ds and SMT in developing clear key responsibilities
  related to security in staff performances plans for key staff
  responsible for security in their respective sites.

Advisory & Monitoring Services:

• Design a monitoring and analysis sys for all communications from
  the field related to security incidents and planning thus to help the
  SMT in providing timely feedback to questions raised from the field.
• Assist the SLC in developing and sustain a database of DR Congo security incidents.
• Assist the SLC in revising the existent templates for activity
  reports on security, including database analyses, new threats,
  responses and vulnerabilities and any relevant lessons learned from
  security and safety incidents.

Liaison and Networking:

• Advise and support field sites security focal points in the process
  of identify, develop and reinforce a network with INGO/UN and other
  security specialists relevant to IRC DR Congo in their geographical
  area. .
• In consultation with the DRC Security SMT and GSSA Unit
  liaise with other NGOs, InterAction, UN, government offices, donors and
  others at a national level in regard to security.

Field Security Assessments and Corrective Action plans:

• Conduct field security assessments examining IRC staff, assets,
  compounds, residences, security companies, field sites and projects and
  compile reports which include both actions immediately taken to improve
  the situation and detailed corrective action plans for the CMT which
  include at least equipment needs, budget gaps, short and long terms
  solutions, focal points and deadlines.

Emergency Response and Crisis Management:

• As required, support and advice the DRC Security SMT, Provincial
  Directors and Coordinators during humanitarian or security/safety
  emergencies.
• Assist with the security component (situation analysis and
  background information, security assessments) of the Emergency Response
  Team deployments in Dr Congo.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree. A relevant combination of academic qualifications
  and experience in a similar position or related area may be accepted in
  lieu of a degree.

Additional qualities a successful candidate should possess:

• A minimum of 5 years of non-profit or NGO work experience within
  international humanitarian assistance programs with demonstrated
  capabilities in planning, organizing and executing security operations
  in the field. A police/military experience with peace-keeping settings
  an asset.
• Deep and clear understanding of humanitarian principles,
  codes of conduct and ideally, specific sub-sector work:
  water/sanitation, protection, health, shelter, linked to INGO field
  operations contexts.
• Understanding and following neutrality in local conflicts
  and conflicting parties is required – interact with all parties and
  maintain a position of humanitarian neutrality is also required.
• English is the working language of the International Rescue
  Committee. For this post fluency in written and spoken French is
  essential; knowledge of Lingala and Swahili are desirable.
• Advanced level knowledge of communications technology, including VHF, HF radio systems, satellite communications etc
• Direct experience in negotiation with senior level management and/or governmental authorities highly desirable;
• Effective people management skills: a leader’s ability to guide staff and promote productivity in a pleasant work environment
• Substantial and documented, prior experience as a trainer and
  training skills – the ability to develop, implement, facilitate and
  impart learning to a wide range of audiences.
• Solid organizational skills, and the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in fast-paced team environments
• Demonstrated ability in time management relevant to a senior manager position
• Excellent Computer skills; facility with current computer applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and internet software.
• Ability to gain a precise understanding of the various local,
  regional, country and international policies, operational positions and
  interactions, providing clear dynamic briefings and analysis of given
  and unfolding security and political situations when they occur.

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