Security Manager

Do you have solid experience as a humanitarian security professional? 

Are you knowledgeable in humanitarian operations and passionate about supporting access and facilitating programme implementation?

We are looking for an experienced security professional to work as the  Security Manager in one our biggest humanitarian operations. Someone who is a skilled negotiator, has a knack for information management,  exudes confidence when leading critical incident responses. If this sounds like you, read below for more details about the position and we look forward to receiving your application. 

NRC in Afghanistan

Afghanistan remains a protracted and complex emergency. Conflict-induced displacement and recurrent natural disasters occur at the same time as ongoing return of Afghan refugees from Pakistan and Iran. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) established operations in Afghanistan in 2003. We respond across Afghanistan, including in hard-to-access provinces, by providing  Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance, Education, Shelter, Food & Livelihoods, Camp Management and Emergency programmes.  For the past 2 years the  NRC Afghanistan programme has grown exponentially. Funding has grown to over 190 million NOK in 2018, with a dedicated team of over 1400 staff, in 5 areas offices and 8 field offices, our operations are spread across Afghanistan reaching highly volatile environments with lifesaving assistance and protection.

NRC has been a champion for principled humanitarian access and this position will contribute towards the ambition to stay and deliver assistance as well as to reach people in hard-to-reach areas. The government, UN agencies, donors and other stakeholders now recognize NRC as one of the most significant and important humanitarian players in Afghanistan. 

 About the position

This position manages security staff in Kabul and provides technical assistance and compliance monitoring to dispersed operational offices. In the coming year, the position will concentrate on ensuring that structures and systems for security management are in place and being utilised. The position provides strategic advice to the Country Management Group on security, staff safety and risk management. 

The Security Manager reports to the Country Director. 

Our Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking a university graduate in relevant field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Security Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context. Expertise in responding to security incidents, establishing security policy procedures, conducting security assessments, and documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.  A seasoned manager who will manage and build  the technical capacity of our security national staff. Fluency in English, both written and verbal; Arabic is an advantage. 

Responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of the NRC Security Management System at national level.
• Conduct Security Risk Analysis (SRA) according to minimum operational requirements (MOSS).
• Minimize security risks to the operations of NRC.
• Management of security staff at country office.
• Supporting the development/implementation of a robust security structure in Area offices.
• Provide the security context for programme implementation.
• Facilitating principled humanitarian access negotiations.
• Monitoring compliance to security plans and Standard Operating Procedures. 

Download the full job description below.

What we offer:

• Contract period: 24 months
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions.
• Duty station: Kabul, Afghanistan
• Grade 9 (See the NRC Global Job Grade Below) 
• Travel: Approximately 50% travel to field offices in Afghanistan

Additional Information:

This is an unaccompanied post/non family duty station, with shared housing/ accommodation of moderate standard.
Due to the unstable security situation, recreational and social facilities are limited.
All international staff working and residing in Afghanistan are obliged to pay income tax to the Afghanistan authorities.
Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.
Selected candidate need to provide certified University diplomas prior to applying for visa to Afghanistan.

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