Security Manager

About Roots of Peace

Job Summary

Security manager is responsible for assuring a safe work environment for all ROP-CHAMP personnel, and for the safety of Ex Pat residences and movement of Ex Pat personnel within Afghanistan. For this purpose, The Security manager will maintain an effective security management system, which includes continuous assessment of Afghanistan’s operational environment, and ensure it is in accordance with Roots of Peace minimum operating security standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assess program areas, office and residential areas relative to their impact on staff safety and security, and recommend specific protocols and practices to reduce staff risk and vulnerability.

Overall oversight over security, including leading the process of developing and reviewing security policies, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures.

Ensure that all staff is familiar with the security policies and procedures content and agree to abide by it.

Continuously strengthen and apply office and residential facilities security standards and ensure enforcement of facility access procedures/practices.

Provide security awareness for all national and expatriate staff.

Assessment of hospitals, hotels and restaurants in Kabul and prepare list of acceptable hospitals, accommodation and restaurants for ROP staff, visitors and consultants.

Regularly review and recommend as well as take actions with regards to security measures already in place at the offices and guesthouse.

Ensure vehicle and staff movements are monitored according to procedures.

Reports matters pertaining to major security incidents in Kabul, program areas and other locations in Afghanistan to all relevant staff.

Regularly monitor local and international media related to security issues and bring relevant issues to organization’s attention.

Liaison with other NGOs, USAID, Government Ministries, UN agencies, ANSO and other stakeholders in relation to security management and implementation, and report back on knowledge gained from related meetings.

Ensure that that evacuation and crisis management plans are in place and regularly updated.

Ensure communication equipment is well maintained, functional and usable at all times.

Serve as a key resource in times of emergencies, such as natural or man-made disasters.

Manages and trains security guards and provides training to ROP-CHAMP drivers on safety and security. This includes development, implementation and monitoring of weekly roster of security guards, so that there are adequate guards available at all times on office premises and guesthouses.

Job Requirements

An excellent command of both written and spoken English

Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, including ability to collaborate with police, military and government officials on a wide array of security matters.

High flexibility and availability to work outside regular working hours.

Dedication, pro-active/creative thinking, flexibility and aptitude to work in team-oriented structures

Bachelors degree in related field

Minimum 7 years’ experience in security management with at least 3-5 years experience in managerial role.

Advanced knowledge of security rules and regulations is required.

Working in a similar position for an international NGO or organization is essential.

Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel and Power Point

Highest level of integrity

Effective people management skills.

Solid training skills

Solid organizational skills.

Flexible and able to work under pressure.

Submission Guideline

Please fill and send attached application, CVs will not be accepted before closing date:

Functional Area

Administrative

Countries

Submission Email

champ_hr@rootsofpeace.org

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