Manager-Safety & Security and Govt. Relations

Job Description

Title: Manager-Safety & Security and Govt. Relations

Company Name: World Vision Bangladesh Rohingya Crisis Response (WV BRCR)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 5 years

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Police/Law Enforcement or military training

• Security Certification Courses

• At least 5 years

• No previous criminal record or convictions

• Operational experience especial among Rohingyas in Cox’s bazar

• At least 3 Years’ experience in Strategic / Managerial role

• At least 5 years’ experience in a proven security or emergency service field (public, private, and government or NGO sectors in military, security or law enforcement services). 

• Minimum three (3) years experience working with UN Agency / INGORadio and/or Satellite phone communications experience, operations and management

• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training.

• Demonstrated project management stills and the ability to work effectively under pressure (particularly in a crisis situation)

• Ability to communicate well in English (verbal and written)– particularly in a crisis situation

• First Aid qualified

• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Professional - behave in professional manner at all times and demonstrate ability to represent the organization well at interagency meetings

• Demonstrated personal values, attitudes and behaviors that are consistent with World Vision Core Values

• To support the Response Director in ensuring that effective security measures for the WV BRCR programs are both appropriately planned for and addressed within the 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. Additionally, this role fosters effective partnerships between WV BRCR and government authorities, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and enhances the organization's operational efficiency.

A] Safety & Security:

• Strategy & Planning:

  1) Develop and implement the WV BRCR security policy in alignment with WV security policy so as to ensure the operational priorities of the WV BRCR are appropriately supported.

  2) Ensure Security Risk Assessments, Country Risk Ratings and Core Security Requirement standards, processes and procedures are completed in accordance with current Office of Corporate Security guidelines and training.

  3) Provide leadership/ management of the security team in response area.

• Security Operations:

  1) Work with the Response Director and National office Security Manager to carry out Security Risk Assessments as required/directed.

  2) Country Risk Ratings are established and updated as required.

  3) Ensure Core Security Requirements are implemented in line with Country Risk Ratings.

  4) Provide input and support to management in crisis situations and critical incidents.

  5) Conduct security investigations when required.

• Networking and External Liaison/Engagement:

  1) Represent WV at local NGO security network and law enforcing agency meetings and ensure information from these groups is disseminated to relevant staff.

  2) Build ongoing networks for sharing security information and coordination.

• Capacity Building and Technical Training:

  1) Coordinate the assessment, development and implementation of the WV BRCR capacity building plan for security management based on local security risk assessments.

  2) Seek to develop a culture of security awareness and monitor staff compliance

• Reporting and Documentation:

  1) Provide a regular security report to Response Director.

  2) Ensure that all security incidents are reported in accordance with WV Security Policy.

  3) Collect, analyze and disseminate security information appropriately.

  4) Share regular security updates to all staff.

B] Government Relations:

• Contribute to map and regularly update WVB’s stakeholder mapping tools. 

• In coordination with WVB’s country office in Dhaka ensure the submission of Foreign Donation (FD) project applications, interim and final reports, and audit reports to the NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) are conducted in a timely and accurate manner.

• Conduct regular meetings with local authorities at the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commission (RRRC), Cox’s Bazar Deputy Commissioner (DC), Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO), Deputy Commissioner for Development and Human Resources, Assistant Commissioner for NGO Affairs, Camp-in-Charge (CiC), National Law Enforcement agencies (NSI, DGFI, SB) and others to support effective inter-organizational communication.

• Notification to DC office for FD-6 & FD-7 project activities and collect approval letter. Assist project start-up meeting at the UNO and CiC office. Monthly activity report submission, and submit necessary documents for collecting project completion certificate.

• Contribute to file and maintain organized records of all communications with government authorities, including but not limited to: programme inquiries and authorization requests, mission requests, validations, reports, visas, permits (office, work, residence, exit-re-entry), staff vetting, and meeting request.

• Facilitate and provide support to external visits to project sites. 

• Prepare and submit all required reports to government authorities, including project proposals, interim and final reports, audit reports, monthly reports, and other documentation as needed. 

• Maintain organized and easily accessible records of all communications with government authorities. 

• Share relevant information and updates with senior management in a timely manner. 

• Ensure WV BRCR managers are regularly updated on policy developments impacting INGO operations in the country including regulations relative to programme implementation, and administrative rules and regulations -such as visa procedures for international staff.

• Mobile bill,Medical allowance,Weekly 2 holidays,Insurance,Gratuity,Provident fund
• Festival Bonus: 1