Security Manager

Job Description

Title: Security Manager

Company Name: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Minimum Bachelor's degree.

Job Context:
∎ Duration of the contract : 12 months
∎ Reporting to : Head of Sub Office
∎ The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world`s largest humanitarian organization, with 192-member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality
∎ Job Purpose:
∎ The purpose of this role is to identify, mitigate and manage safety and security risks to people, programs, assets and the reputation of the Population Movement Operation (PMO) and further enhance the culture of safety and security enabling operations.
∎ The PMO Security Manager also serves as the Civil Military coordination officer responsible for liaison with Law Enforcement Agencies including Police, Military and other government authorities in order to support PMO with matters regarding safety security and other program related activities.
∎ The PMO Security Manager will manage the PMO Security Officer. They will also work in coordination with the IFRC Security Manager, Dhaka, regarding safety and security matters related to the wider Bangladesh Country Office.

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.
∎ • Further develop and maintain good working relationships with all Red Cross Movement partners, including Bangladesh Red Crescent, ICRC and other Movement Partners.
∎ Monitor
∎ • Monitor the general security environment and keep the Head of Sub-Office 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 Minimum Security Requirements (MSRs).
∎ 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 contingency plans for cyclones and other extreme weather events, in coordination with the DRR team.
∎ Incident Management
∎ • Report any internal/external security related incident to the Head of Sub-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 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, 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 maintain. quality of service and resolve any issues or concerns.
∎ • Provide organisational and operational training and instruction for the security guard force.
∎ Staff Management
∎ • Supervise and manage the PMO Security Team - including objective setting, six-monthly appraisals and personal development.
∎ General
∎ • Enhance the awareness and culture of safety and security amongst PMO 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 Sub-Office or Regional Security Coordinator.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Experience working in a humanitarian or international organization.
∎ Experience working in a security support and analysis role.
∎ In-country contextual understanding and operational experience.
∎ Experience working with military, security or law enforcement agencies.
∎ Armed Forces experience at Commissioned Officer level is preferred.
∎ Knowledge and Skills:
∎ 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
∎ Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work effectively in a team
∎ High degree of integrity, discretion, and personal conduct
∎ Flexible and adaptable to changing working conditions
∎ Willing and able to travel for work purposes, including High degree of integrity and discretion,
∎ Self-motivated and proactive, with good judgment and initiative
∎ Able to prioritize and meet deadlines
∎ Good Analytical thinking skills
∎ Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English and Bangla.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Festival Bonus
∎ Life & Medical Insurance
∎ Provident fund & Gratuity
∎ Medical reimbursement for staff and immediate family of up to 70000 BDT per annum.

Application Deadline: November 23, 2019

Company Information:
∎ 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: Security/Support Service