Country Security Manager

Job Description : COUNTRY SECURITY MANAGER SOMALIA The Country Security Manager will be based in SKA Camp in Mogadishu, Somalia. Responsible for maintaining oversight of operational safety and security issues and implementing safety protocols and procedures in assigned field locations. Whilst supporting the overarching mission objective, providing the safest possible working environments for field staff, the CSM will, through sound risk and threat analysis, consistent implementation of SOPs and contingency plans, work with staff, partners, communities and counterparts to reduce operational security risks to the lowest possible level. Responsibilities Supporting this aim, the CSM will be responsible for; supervising daily access of staff to program areas and the provision of routine and timely assessments and incident reports. The CSM will ensure that colleagues and staff are informed of security and safety issues, mentoring and where necessary building capacity to ensure that that staff understand and follow SOPs and local security procedures. The CSM will report noncompliance issues to the higher authorities. Key to the success of this post will be CSM's ability to be able to effectively communicate security concerns to staff and management was balancing risks against programming imperatives. Is expected to be able to solve problems at a local level and demonstrate a consistent approach to the management of operational security risks. Will be the first responder to security incidents in his/hers operational areas, notifying other staff members of the security incidents and initiating local contingency plans. Planning and Preparation: The CSM will be responsible for; monitoring the security environment in operational areas, updating and detailing risk assessments as required. Providing routine and incident reports either through regular reporting lines where required. Support the development of a safety and security culture that is enhanced by sound procedures and practices. Brief, manage and liaise of daily basis with local guarding services. Accompany staff on field missions on an as needed basis. Liaise with government, military and commercial security providers to ensure that the staff can maintain access to program areas. The CSM will maintain high levels of oversight for physical security issues at offices and guesthouses. Maintain local security information trees and disseminate security flash alerts and advisories to staff/partners as and when required. Review and monitor, supporting the development of new procedures to match security challenges and operational realities as they present. Attend local security network meetings. Reporting noncompliance of procedures or security breaches. Prepare briefing materials in local languages. Support applications for mission clearance from program staff. The CSM is required to be the first responder for any safety or security incident involving the staff or assets in their operational areas. Contingency planning for major events and critical incidents. Support the preparation of situational analysis, briefing materials and contingency response advice. Investigate and follow up on security incidents where staff or assets are involved. Prepare internal reports, for external audits, upkeep of the audit requirements. Brief all new staff/clients to operational area on local security conditions and protocols. Provide weekly security update reports for the Security Operations Team. Immediate incident reports to the Country Office, HQ and Management. The role of the CSM is not restricted to the above provisions and the CSM may be asked to perform other duties as directed by the higher authorities Show ability to prepare reporting structures for contract continuity Intelligence analysis of incident threats and provide reports of that nature Have the ability the show sound management level decisions and sound judgment Show the highest level of discipline and able the follow the direction from the Country Security Manager Qualifications BSc Security & Risk Management, Humanitarian or any related field. A Personal Security Detail (PSD) will be preferred, who specializes working in hostile environments. have extensive weapon handling skills and training and come from a military background. 12 years of demonstrative experience in this field (operations) with at least 5 years of field security experience including management level positions Preferably Military Background Significant business development experience. Experience of working in high risk environments, Sub Saharan Africa regions, Experience working USG static and/or mobile contracts, convoy escort tasks. Competent and literate in English, verbal and written, with a sound knowledge of technical expressions Technical Skills Required: Demonstrated supervisory ability, sound judgment and the ability to work effectively with others at all levels Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis and strategic planning skills IT literate, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint Experience in developing security related technical tools guidelines and systems Interpersonal communication and proven written / presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to manage under stressful conditions. Team player, Vision and Leadership, Adaptability, Mentoring, Collaboration, Stress Tolerance, Respect and Problem Solving.

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