Regional Security Advisor

Key Responsibilities:

To support the Regional Office in ensuring that security directives as received from SDO (Senior Director Operations), RSD (Regional Security Director), and SSR (Security Safety, and Resilience) are realized at National Office level across the EA (East Africa) region and that security capacity is built, monitored, and maintained within each national context. Lead in the optimization of organizational security and the mitigation of operational risks for ministry effectiveness by working with the RSD and National Security Managers on security systems and mechanisms for institutionalizing an organizational culture and practice of safety and security.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Capacity Building and Technical Training

• Coordinate the assessment and implementation of SSR mandated Core Security Requirements at NO (National Office) level and develop capacity building plan for security management based on local security risk assessments.
• Implement Security Awareness In National Theatres (SAINT) training for all staff operating in red and orange-rated areas.
• Provide support to RSD in the implementation of SRMT training for each NO (National Office) in the region.
• In coordination with CSMs and SSR, drafts an annual training plan for the EAR (East African Region), including SAINT, SRMT, IMT, CMT, Drive Safe, and First Aid, provides support in training facilitation, and maintains training records.

Security Operations

• Work with National Directors, Regional Security Director and Field Security managers/ Directors to: carry out Security Risk Assessments as required/directed. Update Country Risk Ratings as needed. Provide input and support to management in crises and critical incidents. Conduct security investigations as and when needed. Stand in for FSM/Ds when on leave/ under recruitment.
• Liaison with a security service provider at World Vision Karen complex and ensure compliance with security standards and protocols.

Planning

• Under guidance from the RSD (Regional Security Director), assess if Security Risk Assessments, Country Risk Ratings, and Core Security Requirement standards, training, processes, and procedures are completed in accordance with current Office of Corporate Security guidelines and training.

Networking and External Liaison/Engagement

• Assist in building NO (National Office) capacity to effectively participate in NGO (Non-Govermental Organizations) security networks and ensure information from these groups is disseminated according to agreed protocols.
• Build ongoing networks for sharing security information and coordination in conjunction with the RSD.

Reporting and Documentation

• Support RSD in the development of security reports to the Region and Office of Corporate Security.
• Follow up on security incidents as directed and ensure reports are generated in accordance with World Vision International Security Policy.
• Support RSD in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of security information.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5 years of experience in a proven security or emergency service field (public, private, and government or NGO sectors in military, security, or law enforcement services).

Operational experience.

• Training delivery/Capacity building experience.
• Strategic Managerial experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working with UN Agency/NGO.
• Radio and/or Satellite phone communications experience, operations, and management.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Police/Law Enforcement or military training.
• No previous criminal record or convictions.
• Confirmed employment is contingent on him/her passing the HEAT training course within 90 days of employment (probation period).
• Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure (particularly in a crisis situation).
• Ability to communicate well in English (verbal and written) – particularly in a crisis situation.
• Valid Passport and Driver’s License.
• First Aid qualified.
• International and local travel will be required.