Safety and Security Focal Point 192 views2 applications

Job Title: Safety and Security Focal Point

Job Type: Full-time

Office: Fort Portal Field Presence with support to Kasese

Job Brief:

Overview: The Safety and Secruity Focal Point (SSFP) is responsible for maintaining security standards established by the IJM Global Security Department, provide security-related training to IJM Fort Portal personnel, and continually assessing local threat conditions, implementing enhanced security protocols when warranted. The SSFP reports to the Security Manager and collaborates with program counterparts in furtherance of program objectives.

Key Result Areas:

The success of this role is measured by the following KRAs:

1. Effective mitigation recommendations made to avert risks, threats and vulnerability
2. Timely updating and reporting of incidents
3. Updated safety protocols understood and followed by staff members, and all necessary security actions are being taken.
4. Clear communication to team on incidents
5. Liaison with security stakeholders in area of operation

Roles and Responsibilities:

Threat and Risk Management:

1. Assess threat, risk, and vulnerability and make recommendations to FP team leader and Security Manager to reduce staff risk exposure.
2. Undertake safety and security assessments of program areas and potential program areas as requested by FP team leader and Security Manager. Report on findings and design necessary improvements.
3. Undertake field missions to program areas and potential program areas whenever needed and/or as requested by FP team leader and Security Manager.
4. Undertake reviews of individual safety and security procedures and policies as requested and make recommendations to FP team leader and Security Manager.
5. Provide recommendations to IJM staff to improve IJM’s reputation among host communities and local stakeholders.
6. Assess communications needs and recommend improvements to make sure that all equipment are working and in good condition such as the generator, radio handsets, satellite phones, etc.

Strategy & Knowledge Development & Implementation:

1. Assist the Security manager and team leader in preparing/maintaining/updating safety and security management plan (SSMP).
2. Collect and disseminate incident report data – make sure that the right people are included in the dissemination.
3. Ensure that appropriate systems are in place to effectively disseminate safety and security information and updates of the security situation to IJM staff.
4. Submit a security update (to include situational analysis, actions taken, and actions recommended) to FP team leader and Security manager on a regular basis.
5. Ensure that regular safety and security meetings are conducted with relevant IJM staff.
6. Hold safety and security drills (phone tree drills, fire drills, evacuation drills, shelter-in- place, etc.) as necessary, at the frequency outlined in the Safety and Security Risk Management Plan;
7. Liaise with administration and logistics re: vehicle movement and facility safety and security. Ensure established standards and procedures are followed.

Policies and Procedures

1. Ensure all IJM staff understand and comply with incident reporting requirements and procedures. Follow-up as necessary re: issues related to reported incidents.
2. Develop security briefing materials for new staff and visitors. Provide security orientation/briefing for newly appointed IJM staff and FO visitors.
3. Ensure staff training/orientation re: safety and security roles. Develop safety and security training modules for use by IJM staff and matrices to track training/orientation.

Training and Development:

1. Facilitate safety and security management training with staff in the field office and in project locations.
2. Orient new staff, interns, fellows, volunteers and other visitors on safety and security issues related to the office and the project areas, to include arrival briefings;

Networking & Partnership:

1. Represent FO at external safety and security forums.
2. Liaise with UN, government, diplomatic and consular officials and community leaders in the process of gathering and verifying safety and security information on a regular basis.

Supervisory:

1. The Safety and Security Focal point reports the Security Manager.

Education & Experience:

1. A degree or equivalent in political science, Military studies, Security management, management or relevant field
2. Preferred three (3) years’ (or more) experience managing security in NGO sector. Experience with the Uganda Police, Military or other government agency with security responsibilities.
3. Proven experience and/or training …..
4. Valid certificate of good conduct;
5. Valid driver’s license and experience driving manual vehicles in rough terrain.
6. Fluent in written and oral communication in English, with working knowledge of local language required.
7. Proficient in Microsoft Word, PP and Excel with ability to quickly learn and consistently use other software systems for purposes of monitoring, training and documentation.
8. Applicant must be registered with the Uganda Revenue Authority and possess a Tax Identification Number.

Required courses:

1. Fully Integrated Security Management
2. Travel Safety and Personal Security (Parts 1 and 2 via https://www.disasterready.org/)
3. Acceptance in Action (via https://www.disasterready.org/)
4. Take 5 – An 8 to10-minute online training available in English
5. Fundamentals of Field Office Security training (Contact GSS for course link)
6. INSSA Security Risk Management Professional – Country Level Certification (Contact GSS for funding

Technical Competencies:**

1. Proven ability to plan and conduct assessments
2. Unarmed self-defense training preferred.
3. Proven working knowledge of risk assessment, monitoring and prevention techniques.
4. Excellent writing, documentation and reporting skills, including the ability to maintain digital records and generate high-quality reports.

Non-Technical Competencies:

1. Mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostle’s Creed.
2. High levels of self-motivation and personal initiative.
3. Interest in project development, and ability to thrive as part of a small, flexible team.
4. Creative and energetic problem solver.
5. Extremely high levels of honesty and integrity.
6. Ability to work well under stress and deadline pressures with a sustained positive attitude.
7. Attention to detail; organized and disciplined with priorities.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities for the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All positions are required to perform any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.