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Security Manager

Kabul

  • Organization: SCA - Swedish Committee for Afghanistan
  • Location: Kabul
  • Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Security and Safety
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) invites all qualified candidates to apply for the following position. SCA actively promotes and encourages Women and People with Disabilities to apply

Title of Position:

Security Manager

Job Number:

HRM/KMO 29-18

Duty Station:

Kabul Management Office

Number of Positions:

One (Male/Female)

Status:

Two years Fixed term with possibility of extension

Remuneration:

Salary and benefits are according to SCA salary policy                                                  

Non-monetary Benefits for Females:

Transportation close to residence and work, child nursery at workplace, safe travel facilities and companion to field trips, female association membership, trainings and capacity building

Announcement Date:

12th-Apr, 2018

Closing Date:

22th-Apr, 2018

SCA Background

SCA has been working in Afghanistan since 1982 and is presently managing development programmes linked to Strategic Objectives concerning Health, Education, Rural Livelihoods and Community Governance with a total annual budget of roughly USD 40 million. The total number of staff is around 5 300 of whom 15 are non-Afghans. The SCA presence in Afghanistan consists of the Kabul Management Office (KMO), five Regional Management Offices and three Liaison Offices. In Sweden SCA has 20 staff working at the Stockholm Management Office (SMO) and around 3 700 members organized in local chapters all over the country.

In the last 10 years, SCA has undertaken a change process moving from a primarily humanitarian service delivery approach towards more of a developmental role, putting increasing emphasis on capacity development, rights-based programming and outcome orientation. The mission of SCA is to empower individuals, communities and local organizations, primarily in rural areas and with particular focus on women, girls, boys and vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities, so that they may participate fully in society and influence their own development.

SCA do not use armed guards and have limited protection around its facilities in Afghanistan. Instead, SCA stress acceptance among the target groups, always aiming at good relations and reputation, as this is crucial to ensure a safe and secure environment.

Scope of work:

The Security Manager is based in Kabul and reports to and give advice to the Country Director, but is expected to conduct regular field visits and on-the-job trainings at the five Regional Management Offices of SCA. S/he will lead the Security Advisory Team at the Kabul office and jointly build and monitor the security management capacities of the regional offices.

As manager of an advisory unit the position demand a high degree of networking and analytical skillsto ensure a high level of internal security analysis and assessment upon which SCA’s management can make informed operational and strategic security decisions and which alleviate risks to staff, assets and reputation.

An important role is also the task to oversee SCA’s security management and security information systems, and the continuous development of SCA´s security systems, plans, Standard Operational Procedures as well as awareness and in-house capacity at all levels of operations. This task also include training and drills in safety and security and training of trainers, directly or by selection and use of appropriate external resources.

The Security Advisory Unit should also assess and propose measures that will ensure that SCA maintains strong capacity to respond to different kinds of threats that emerge from the insecure environment and limited emergency assistance available in the context of the operating environment.

Qualifications and Work Experience:

  • Academic degree, preferably within security management
  • At least five years’ experience in handling information and data in the field of security management and risk assessment, including conflict sensitive programming of development cooperation.
  • Substantial experience from humanitarian/development agencies with large field operations
  • Track record of designing and conducting security orientation and “do-no-harm” trainings, as well as security protocols and guidelines for NGO operations
  • Sound knowledge of humanitarian principles of impartiality and neutrality as outlined in the Humanitarian Charter and the International Red Cross Code of Conduct.
  • Substantial experience of work in conflict zones
  • Demonstrated leadership/management skills including staff and budget responsibilities
  • Excellent command of English
  • Excellent command of Dari and/or Pashtu
  • Good ability to draft and review reports
  • Previous experience from Afghanistan or a similar environment

Main Responsibilities:

  • The specific tasks will include:
  • Monitor, coordinate and advice on the long-term implementation of security strategy and management, including conflict and risk analysis, with designing of adequate training packages and their implementation.
  • Strengthen SCA senior managements’ understanding of risks and safety within the context of operation and the context of the evolving environment in Afghanistan. This includes producing analyses of data and field findings, with emphasis on areas with programmatic and operational implications.
  • Provide support and hands-on advice to programme units and Regional Management Offices in order to strengthen SCAs acceptance in Afghanistan. 
  • Ensure continuous development and implementation of SCA security plans and manuals.
  • Ensure regular awareness and safety and security training for national and international staff in Afghanistan.
  • Strengthen the emergency preparedness of the SCA crisis management teams in Kabul and Stockholm.
  • Security coordination of staff exposed to threats that require specific responses from the employer. This includes continuous management of a security regime, as well as ensuring adequate levels of preparedness for emergencies, hibernations and evacuations.
  • Strong networking and liaising with likeminded organisations and other actors currently working in Afghanistan, aiming at strengthened information sharing, mutual learning and enhanced acceptance of our work and our presence.
  • Elaborate work plans and budget for the Security Advisory Unit and supervise its staff
  • Perform other tasks within the field of competency as assigned by the Country Director.

Application Procedures:

  • Interested qualified candidates should submit a full CV with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience;
  • To apply online please send your application / CV to vacancies@sca.org.af
  • Subject Line Must be: Security Manager, HRM/KMO 29-18, Otherwise, your application May not be Considered.
  • Candidates may also submit applications by letter (hard copy) directly to the SCA HRM Unit in either Kabul, Ghazni, Kunduz, Wardak, Taloqan, Mazar-e-Sharif, Laghman or Jalalabad;
  • Academic certificates or references need not to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if called for interview.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written test and interview.

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