Security Co-Ordinator
26 Oct 2009 14:52:00 GMT
Deadline date: 22 Nov 2009 |
| Organisation: | Islamic Relief - UK |
| Location: | 220141 |
| Type: | contract |
| Salary: | over 50 (000's USD) |
| Description: | JOB TITLE: Security Coordinator (SECORD)
BASE LOCATION: Birmingham, UK IRW HQ DIVISION/ PURPOSE: International Programme Division is: •to contribute to the process of global poverty alleviation and •to strengthen IR global work through the provision of technical support in cooperation with regional desks and support units DEPARTMENT / PURPOSE: Humanitarian Department is to oversee disaster preparedness, risk reduction and timely and effective response to disasters to reduce suffering and loss of life JOB PURPOSE: Oversee and co-ordinate security for Islamic Relief Worldwide and implement security procedures in emergency settings for all emergency operation REPORTING TO: Head of Humanitarian Department STAFF REPORTING: None BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITY: Unit Budget KEY OBJECTIVES: Be a point of contact for issues concerning security worldwide. To oversee and coordinate security efforts across the organisation and to liaise with other parties on the design, implementation, maintenance and monitoring and evaluation of IR security policy and strategy DEPLOYMENT: The post-holder is expected to spend 60+ per cent of his/her time actively engaged in field-based operations. This will include the setting-up and management of the in-county security function. KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.All security efforts must compliment the organisations core values. 2.To oversee a review of the IR security strategy and the security guidelines and manual. 3.To oversee the implementation and management of this strategy throughout IR 4.To work with country offices and regions to formulate country level security documents and plans 5.To identify protection goals and objectives consistent with country security plans 6.Form systems to monitor and evaluate these security incidents and implementation of office plans 7.To work as security focal point for disaster response and emergency operations 8.To travel to the field as part of a Disaster Response team where required 9.To act as the reference point for any security incidents in the field where necessary 10.To ensure that Islamic Relief operations don’t impact negatively on the personal security of IR staff or beneficiaries 11.To ensure that security training modules are updated and to facilitate and contribute to the delivery of security training as required, ensuring dissemination of good practice to IR staff 12.Maintain relationships with local, national and international security related institutions 13.To participate in cross unit and organisational meetings and working groups 14.To prepare reports on Islamic Relief security procedures and operations 15.Any other reasonable duty as may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility. 16.To oversee and manage a network of security Officers at field level. 17.To identify protection goals, objectives and metrics consistent with IRW strategic plan. 18. To manage the development and implementation of global security policy, standards, guidelines and procedures to ensure ongoing maintenance of security. Physical protection responsibilities will include individuals (staff, beneficiaries, volunteers, contractors etc) asset protection, workplace violence prevention, access control systems, video surveillance (in some countries) and any additional systems / procedures required. Information protection responsibilities will include network security architecture, network access and monitoring policies, employee education and awareness, and more. 19.To work with other departments to prioritise security initiatives and spending based on appropriate risk management and/or financial methodology. 20.To oversee incident reporting, response planning as well as the investigation of security breaches, and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches as necessary. 21.To work with outside consultants as appropriate for independent security audits. 22.To carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with this post as requested by the head of the humanitarian department. PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL Experience •Five years of security experience in an NGO setting (A) •Experience in forming security strategies for a large institution (A/I) •Working experience outside Europe preferably in Africa, Asia, Middle East and or Eastern Europe. (A/I) •Experience of successfully managing workload, prioritising tasks and allocating time to different activities (A/I) •Experience being part of an emergency mission in a security role (A/I) •Experience of undertaking a range of tasks requiring a high degree of discretion, sensitivity and negotiating skills (A/I) •Experience with business continuity planning, auditing, and risk management, as well as contract and vendor negotiation. (A/I) Skills •Ability to plan, prioritise, implement and meet targets in a pressurised environment whilst producing efficient work with minimum support (I) •Ability to work independently and on own initiative (I) •Ability to advise staff on security topics (I) •Fluency in spoken and written English (A/I) •Managing conflicting demands from different staff groups within a highly complex organization (I) •Good knowledge of good and best practices (I) •Well developed IT skills (A) •Ability to supervise junior and senior staff (A/I) •Extremely high standard of communication and interpersonal skills (I) •Excellent presentation and facilitation skills (A/I) •Able to analyse and solve problem from complex information and make an informed decisions (A/I) •Good organisational skills (A/I) •Understanding of importance of, and ensuring the maintenance of confidentiality and discretion at all times (A/I) Qualifications •Qualification in related field (A/D) DESIRABLE Experience Skills •Up to date knowledge of current practice and research relating to NGOs and security (I) •Languages relevant to the regions Islamic relief work in (A/I) Qualifications •Post graduate qualification is preferable (A/D) |
| Name: | Denise Bozward |
| Telephone: | 0121 622 0625 |
| Fax: | 0121 666 6345 |
| Email: | recruitment@irworldwide.org. |