Security Manager
Job Description
Title: Security Manager
Company Name: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification. Further education or course in security administration or similar field will be an asset.
Job Context:
∎ Duration of the contract : 12 months, with possible extension
∎ Based in : Dhaka
∎ Reporting to : Head of Country Delegation
∎ IFRC Bangladesh Country Delegation is one of the IFRC Country Offices in the Asia Pacific Region. It provides vital technical, financial and logistical support to Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) while strengthening its participation in regional and global cooperation during emergency and non-emergency times.
∎ This position is based in Dhaka and supports IFRC and its memberships in all matters pertaining to the safety and security. The overall responsibility for security of IFRC Bangladesh Delegation remains with the Head of Country Delegation (HoCD) with support and advice from the IFRC Security Manager.
∎ The main role of the Security Manager is to assist and advice the HoCD in all matters relating to security. The overall responsibility for security of the delegation remains with the HoCD.
∎ The security manager should seek advice and support from the regional security coordinator and the security unit in Geneva.
∎ The security manager should facilitate the process of ensuring that all relevant security documents have been established within the delegation in accordance with the IFRC’s Minimum Security requirements (MSR) and assist in writing the content and analysis although he alone is not responsible for providing all content information or analysis. That remains the responsibility of the HoCD with support and advice from the regional security coordinator and Security Unit, Geneva.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Build and Maintain Coordination Networks:
∎ Establish and maintain effective local external networks with UN agencies, International and local NGOs, police, military, and other government authorities in matters related to safety, security, program and other operational activities.
∎ Attend formal and informal meetings, report and disseminate information to managers and government authorities as required.
∎ Establish and maintain good internal working relationships with BDRCS, with the IFRC’s in country memberships and ICRC.
∎ Guide and provide support to the Population Movement Operation (PMO) security team in Cox’s Bazar.
∎ Monitor:
∎ Monitor the general security environment and keep the JHoCD and Regional Security Coordinator informed of developments, major incidents and events in a timely manner.
∎ Prepare timely security advisories relating to safety and security incidents, events or issues of concern.
∎ Monitor compliance with area specific security regulations and travel instructions procedures.
∎ Oversee field movements; including vehicle safety and security equipment contingency equipment, communications equipment.
∎ Conduct residential, office, warehouse and camp site safety and security assessments.
∎ Ensure that actions are taken to implement and maintain MSR.
∎ Security Planning:
∎ Conduct risk assessments and context analyses and disseminate the findings in an appropriate manner.
∎ Regularly update key security documents including Security Risk Register, Security Regulations, Relocation, Medical Emergencies and Critical Incident Management Plans.
∎ Regularly update security contingency plans and share with relevant stakeholders.
∎ Incident Management:
∎ Report any internal/external security related incident to the Head of Country Office and Regional Security Coordinator.
∎ Be on call to manage safety and security incidents, including liaising with law enforcement and security forces, emergency services and authorities.
∎ Incident analysis including gathering of information and reporting to senior managers.
∎ Monitor and support IFRC security incident reporting, record incidents and take or recommend action to prevent recurrence.
∎ Staff and Visitor Support - Briefing, Training & Instruction:
∎ Conduct security briefings for new staff, drivers and visitors.
∎ Fire, Cyclone and Earthquake safety training, including equipment instruction and regular drills.
∎ Facilitate and co-deliver driver safety and security training.
∎ Conduct safety and security training for personnel.
∎ VIP visitor briefings and visit support.
∎ Administration:
∎ Maintain relationships including regular meetings with Security Company representative to ensure quality of service and resolve any issues or concerns.
∎ Provide organisational and operational training/instruction for the Security Guard team.
∎ General:
∎ Enhance the awareness and culture of safety and security amongst the IFRC personnel.
∎ Ensure that the integrity of RCRC is taken into account in all aspects of operations.
∎ Discuss issues relating to acceptable cultural behavior highlighting the fundamental principles of IFRC.
∎ Other tasks as needed and assigned by Head of Country Office.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 18 years
∎ Experience working in a humanitarian or international organization.
∎ Experience working in a security support and analysis related role.
∎ In-country contextual understanding and operational experience.
∎ Experience working with military, security or law enforcement agencies.
∎ Good written communications skills, with ability to adapt style to suit different communications media and audiences.
∎ Experience in coaching and transferring skills and knowledge to counterparts.
∎ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
∎ Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
∎ Good stress management skills - Ability to think and work quickly and calmly under pressure.
∎ High level of proficiency with computers including Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook.
∎ Highly organised, proactive, and innovative approach to work.
∎ Fluent in spoken and written English.
∎ Fluent in spoken and written Bengali.
Salary: Negotiable
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Festival Bonus
∎ Life & Medical Insurance
∎ Provident fund
∎ Medical reimbursement for staff and immediate family up to 70,000 BDT per annum.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 25 Oct 2022
Company Information:
∎ 19 Oct 2022
∎ International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
∎ Business : The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, (IFRC) is the world`s largest humanitarian organisation. The IFRC Country Office in Bangladesh has worked alongside the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) for more than 30 years in humanitarian fields including disaster management, with a focus on the cyclone early warning and response programme in the coastal belt, and disaster preparedness and response during natural disasters.
Category: NGO/Development
: Interested candidates are requested to submit the application to this email ID [email protected] or address on or before 25 October 2022. Please state your expected salary in the application.Please note that this position will be closed on 25 October 2022, Bangladesh Standard Time. However, IFRC reserves the right to fill the role prior to the advertisement end date. As such, candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 25th Oct 2022
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