CWS Staff Security Officer Jobs in Kasulu Tanzania
CWS Staff Security Officer Jobs in Kasulu Tanzania
Primary PurposeThis position is primarily responsible for supporting, implementing and ensuring the systematic application of safety and security policies for all CWS Africa operational activities and programs in Tanzania.
The Staff Security Officer will compile and draft Weekly Regional Security Updates, conduct expat residential surveys, analyze and complete security assessments of ongoing activities in Tanzania as well as ensure proper documentation and filling of security electronic and physical files.
This position will act as the primary focal point in daily security operations in the country.
This position will report to the Kasulu Program Manager and will liaise closely with the Staff Security Coordinator and Assistant Staff Security Coordinator who are both based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Supervision
This position reports directly to the Kasulu Program Manager.
Essential Duties
Compiles and drafts Weekly Regional Security Updates including and dissemination of security alerts from the partner agencies, and share the same with the Staff Security Coordinator and Kasulu Program Manager.
Submission of Situational reports and Monthly Reports to Staff Security Coordinator in Nairobi and the Program Manager in Kasulu.
Trains all new staff on safety and security procedures and provides periodic refresher training to regular staff. Conducts new hire and visitors' security orientation.
Requests guards' deployment, supervises and conducts regular briefings of the contracted guard force and also activation response and panic button testing.
Continuously monitors surveillance cameras and works closely with the IT team to ensure surveillance systems are up and running.
Collects, updates and communicates information regarding the security situation in areas of operation using existing CWS Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and security manual guidelines.
Coordinates and liaises with the Administrative Officer on servicing of fire extinguishers and first aid boxes to ensure that offices are OSHA compliant and also in-house periodic motor vehicle inspections to ascertain validity of Insurance and Inspections.
Conducts expat residential physical security surveys as requested and advises staff on the findings and takes part in conducting evacuation & lockdown drills.
Attends security meetings in areas of operation/OSHA meetings, prepares and follows up on action plans arising from such meetings that pertain to staff security and take minutes of the proceedings.
Undertakes periodic Kasulu office security risk assessment and advices the Program Manager and the Staff Security Coordinator on findings.
Ensures proper documentation
and filling of security electronic and physical security files.
Conducts National Staff background checks with the relevant authorities as well as academic institutions, as required.
Conducts field site assessments as required.
Undertakes additional duties as requested by the Program Manager, the Staff Security Coordinator and the management.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in a security, humanitarian, development or discipline related field, or four (4) years of paid work experience in the same field in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree is required
Experience
Experience in conducting Contextual security risk assessments required.
Experience in compiling and drafting security reports including incident reporting is required.
Experience in coordinating response to security emergencies required.
Two (2) years working experience with similar INGO or humanitarian agency is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA and other international NGO security frameworks.
Sensitivity to gender and cultural issues.
Excellent communications skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.
Working knowledge of French or Arabic is also desirable.
Writing skills test may be requested.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Abilities
The Staff Security Officer must have the ability to:
influence and negotiate with internal and external actors, particularly in complex and/or stressful environments;
provide high quality security and safety training to new staff, and ongoing advice and guidance, to staff members and visitors;
work flexibly and remain calm in demanding situations;
willingly travel and work in difficult environments;
communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
follow directions and implement policies and procedures from the supervisor with a positive and receptive attitude;
deal effectively and courteously with a large number of associates, outside agencies, refugees and members of the general public;
conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner to represent the best interests of Africa and CWS;
maintain a high performance standard with attention to detail;
Carry out all of the duties of the position efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision;
take initiative in the development and completion of projects within the specified timeframe;
maintain strict confidentiality with Africa administrative and operational information;
work well as a team in a multi-cultural environment while maintaining a high level of motivation;
effectively manage CWS RSC Africa's resources and work closely with IT to ensure surveillance systems are up and running.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; CWS Staff Security Officer Jobs in Kasulu Tanzania
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