Field Security Officer

This position is open on a rolling basis and will be filled upon the availability of a suitable candidate

Position:   Field Security Officer (for local nationals only - Pakistani)

Reports to:    PC and Supply Chain & Operations Manager

Location: Quetta, Pakistan 

Position Summary:

The Security Officer functions as a support to Field Office that require management of safety and security of field office and staff. He/she is responsible for ensuring quality systems are established and functional for security in keeping with organization Standards, local laws, and under the guidance of the Operation Manager. The Security Officer supervises Quetta Office guards

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain and oversee the security of the project in Baluchistan.
• Produce regular security reports to the Senior Management Team in Pakistan.
• Increase the level of cooperation with local partners in Baluchistan.
• Oversee safety and security management of office.

Safety and Security Management

• Serve as focal point to SCO Manager for sharing, participating and dissemination of situational awareness, security information, incidents/events risk analysis impacting organization staff and assets in the field.
• Based on the traffic alerts, plan and advise staff travel to the field and country office.
• Monitor staff field movement and get feedback at pre-designated points enroute.
• Incident reporting and managing.
• All firefighting appliances are functional and expired items are replaced in office and vehicle on time.
• All emergency exits are functional and staff well-informed.
• First aid boxes are kept maintained at prominent places and in vehicles with sufficient expiry date.
• Analysis and reporting of safety and security related information from the beneficiaries in consultation with program leads which can impact organization activities and image.
• Keeping a watch on the prohibited parties operating in the area and any interaction/conflict of interest with operations, program and staff.
• All IT equipment and data is maintained as per organization data privacy policy and staff are well aware of the cyber security risks.
• Maintain staff verification record in an updated form.
• Report any violation of security protocol/SOPs (that comes to his notice) to the S&GLC/CD.
• Security assessment of organization sites, program areas/ schools, offices, warehouses as required or directed by Operations Manager, S&GLC or PC.
• Brief, sensitize and highlight situation awareness, complying with organization security SOPs and protocols to all staff at least once in a month or as advised by S&GLC.
• Enhance staff capacity and facilitate in implementing organization security protocols.

Liaising

• Maintaining liaison with peers, district administration in the organization program areas for obtaining security related information, alerts and recommendations.
• Maintaining liaison and coordination with the district authorities, government departments and agencies to obtain NOCs and MoU approvals as advised by/on behalf of SCO Manager/PC.
• Maintain liaison with the local police stations, other NGOs and gather any timely info/ precaution related to security management.
• In individual capacity or in support of SCO Manager/PC meet with local community members, community leaders and other specific civilian actors to gain an accurate understanding of the areas in which organization teams operate.

Other

• Provide efficient support to all logistical matters of different departments within organization.
• Work in close collaboration with PC/ Operations Manager and other members of the organization team; sharing information on the assessments and proposed interventions, providing overviews of security requirements for the development of project proposals and subsequent projects.
• Liaise with the government, UN, and other agencies as necessary.  
• Comply with all relevant organization policies and procedures concerning child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities, and other relevant policies.
• Frequent travel to field/country office 

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in security management in INGOs/UN agencies.
• Bachelor Degree from a Government recognized Institute/ University in Business Management or related field preferred 
• Experience in managing Office/ Project startup/ closeouts. 
• Experience working with the following donors: USAID, BPRM, UNHCR, DFID, ECHO, and EU, and knowledge of donor guidelines.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of practical security procedures and maintaining security protocols in volatile areas.
• Expertise in all aspects of security management, including planning, project management and problem‐solving
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills; strong computer competency with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to identify and communicate potential problems and propose solutions to the level of management and then effect change.
• Must be able to function effectively in a complex work environment, set appropriate priorities, and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Organization Values:

• We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:
• Inclusiveness
• Transparency and Accountability
• Agility and Innovation
• Collaboration
• Sustainability

We are an equal opportunity employer.