Security Manager

Purpose of the position:

To ensure core security requirements are adhered, security systems are implemented and communicated for smooth articulation of organizational operations.

Observe the mission and core values of World Vision and demonstrate a quality spiritual life that is exemplary to others.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement the National Office strategy in alignment with the WV security policy so as to ensure the operation of the National Office are appropriately supported.

• Ensure security risk assessments, Country Risk Ratings, and Core Security Requirement standards, processes and procedures are completed in accordance with the current Office of Corporate security guidelines and training

• Provide leadership/management of the security team in the country

2. Security Operations

• Work with Deputy National Director and Regional Security Director to carry out Security Risk Assessments as required/directed.

• Country Risk Ratings are established and updated as required

• Ensure Core Security Requirements are implemented in crisis situations and critical incidents.

• Conduct security investigation when required.

3. Networking and External Liaison/Engagement

• Represent WV at local NGO security network meetings and ensure information from these groups is dissemination to relevant staff

• Build ongoing networks for sharing information and coordination

4. Capacity Building

• Coordinate the assessment, development, and implementation of the national office capacity building plan for security management based on local security assessment

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• Seek to develop a culture of security awareness and monitor staff compliance

5. Reporting and Documentation

• Provide regular security report to the National office, Region and office of Corporate Security

• Ensure that all security incidents are reported in accordance with WV security policy

• Conduct performance reviews of the field-security focal persons

• Collect, analyze and disseminate security information appropriately

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• Minimum Qualification required: Degree in the related field

• Experience: At least 3 years’ in proven security or emergency service field (public, private, and government or NGO sectors in military, security or law enforcement services) supervisory/managerial role in military/security.

• Preferred:

• Technical Skills & Abilities

• -Demonstrate experience in designing and delivering training
• -Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• -First Aid qualified

• Demonstrate personal values, attitudes, and behaviors that are consistent with World Vision Core Values.

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field

• Travel: 20% of Domestic International travel is required.

• On call: 40%