Security Manager at World Vision International

Position: Security Manager

Reporting to: Finance and Support Services Director

Location: National Office, Lusaka

Purpose of Position

To support the National Director and Senior Leadership Team in ensuring that effective security measures for all World Vision operations and programmes within Zambia are both appropriately planned for and addressed within the changing National Security Context. Lead in the optimization of organizational security and the mitigation of operational risks for ministry effectiveness by establishing security systems and mechanisms for institutionalizing an organizational culture and practice of safety and security. The candidate will work with a wide range of stakeholders across multiple functions in support of key projects and will be responsible for conducting ensuring end-to-end security capability and operational delivery to the field based on the changing context and work requirements.

Major Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement the National Office security strategy in alignment with World Vision’s National Office Strategy and WV security policy so as to ensure the operational priorities of the Office are appropriately supported.
• Ensure Security Risk Assessments, Country Risk Ratings, Strategic Programme Budgeting, Core Security Requirement standards, processes and procedures are completed in accordance with current Office of Corporate Security guidelines and training.
• Develop and maintain critical security incident contingency plans based on Country Risk Rating and Response Context.

Security Operations

• Work with the National Director, Senior Leadership Team, Regional Security Director, and other relevant OCS stakeholders to carry out Security Risk Assessments as required/directed.
• Country Risk Ratings/Designated Security Zone Risk Ratings are established and updated as required.
• Ensure Core Security Requirements are implemented in line with Country Risk Ratings.
• Provide input and support to management in crisis situations and critical incidents.
• Conduct security investigations when required/directed. Ensure security.
• Conduct CIV-MIL-POL coordination to gain access to operational programme areas as required.
• Provide leadership/management of the security team in country.
• Provide oversight and strategy to the fleet and transport team.
• Represent World Vision at local NGO and UN security network meetings and ensure information from these groups is disseminated to relevant staff.
• Build ongoing networks for sharing security information and coordination.
• Ensure safety and security of World Vision Zambia premises both head office in Lusaka and locations across the operational Areas.

Fleet Management

• Strengthen Standardization and enforcement of fleet management procedures, guidelines and processes; especially the GPS (GEOTAB) fleet monitoring.
• Analyze and disseminate information from fleet management (GPS and any other) system for management decision.
• Ensure that all organization’s motor vehicles and motorcycles are properly insured in accordance with the set policies.
• Promote and spearhead safety driving /riding of motorcycles and motor vehicles in the organization.
• Management of the disposal process of the WVZ Vehicles and motorcycles in accordance with the disposal policy.
• Management of fleet and logistics related contracts for goods and services
• Analyze vehicle status and cost upkeep, provide recommendations on vehicle disposal and replacement.
• Support the implementation of the security management plan for the country program through providing adequate transport planning and support.

Capacity Building and Technical Training

• Coordinate the assessment, development and implementation of the National Office capacity-building plan for security management based on local security risk assessments.
• Seek to develop a culture of security awareness and monitor staff compliance.

Reporting and Documentation

• Provide a regular security report to the National Director, Region and Office of Corporate Security.
• Ensure that all security incidents are reported in accordance with World Vision’s Security Policy.
• Conduct performance reviews of the field-based security focal persons.
• Collect, analyse and disseminate security information appropriately.

Professional Qualifications/Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree (Master preferred) in Security Management, Risk Management, Strategic Studies, International Relations or Emergency Management. Or 3 years equivalent field experience in organizational Security Risk Management.
• Previous experience in the professional security arena (INGO, Corporate, Military, Law Enforcement, or Emergency Services).
• Sound knowledge of INGO security practices with proven experience in Security Risk Assessments (SRA), security planning and crises management in the humanitarian context.
• Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential
• Demonstrated personal values, attitudes and behaviors that are consistent with World Vision Core Values.
• International security management experience in a Regional and/or Global role in large multinational organization.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Understanding of setting threat or risk levels for specific contexts, considering the strategic and tactical situation as applied to humanitarian operations.
• Understanding of programme delivery and security cost identification in humanitarian relief operations.
• Fluency in written and spoken in both English and at least one local language is required.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training.
• Demonstrated project management stills and the ability to work effectively under pressure (particularly in a crisis situation)
• First Aid qualified

Work Environment

Complete Travel and/or Work Environment statements if applicable.

• The position requires ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally up to 40% of the time.
• Must be prepared to travel to ‘high risk’ security environments at short notice.
• Will be expected to manage high stress security events.
• Flexibility in work hours is expected.

NOTE:

“World Vision Zambia is committed to the protection of children and adult beneficiaries from all forms of abuse and sexual exploitation. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks”.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.