Security and Access Officer (Faryab, Afghanistan) | Afghan Job Center

Job Description

Job Description:PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Security and Access Officer is responsible to ensure safety and security of all staff in the field in Faryab Province as the country is classified as an insecure complex humanitarian environment. Required to have good contact with internal and external sources, especially with local communities where World Vision operates. This position requires regular travel to the field in order to ensure regular security risk assessments have been conducted to minimize the risk to the WV staff, assets and programs. The Security and Access Officer should follow the WV Afghanistan security strategy on ‘’acceptance approach’’ by maintaining good contact with the local communities WV works with at the field level. In addition, this position oversees, supervise internal and external fleet services to the WVA Faryab Zonal Office. The job holder should do ensure that all tasks are carried out in a timely, securely and efficiently manner. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Networking with sources (internal and external) for road movement clearance and crosschecking security incident and information. Conduct regular security risk assessments and actor mapping per district. Prepare and update district level profile documents. Provision of security briefing for the field staff. Security Emergency Management. Attend meetings provided by external sources. Faryab Zonal Office and support the zonal offices as well as national office. Conduct Security Guards and Driver training. Oversee everyday operational movement. Physical inventory of the security assets and items. Plan and organize all ground movements. Work with administration team for airport pick and drop. Prepare timesheets and LDR for drivers. Create and development movement plan for Faryab staff and visitors. Monitor security guard’s and drivers performance. Plan security guard’s and drivers performance planning. Prepare working plan for guards. Must have at least 2-3 years’ experience in the field of security with humanitarian organizations. Associate degree in any academic field. Should be trained in First Aid. Should have received other security related trainings. Driving license should be valid to drive in the event of emergency. Supervisor driver’s performance. Allocated WVA Fleet pool to projects and support function on weekly and daily basis Supervise, manage and process payments for external fleet service provider. Process, prepare and progress all WVA fleet vehicle service and maintenance. PV provision of all fleet function. Any other official duties as tasked by the Security and Access Officer and in concur with Security & Access Manager. Adhere to WV Child and Adult Safeguarding policy and standards. To be aware and prepared to implement WV Afghanistan Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs plan under the context of (National Office) interventions. A thorough knowledge and understanding of the geography of northern Afghanistan particularly Faryab Province. Understanding the humanitarian industry and humanitarian principles particularly in the field of security and access. A thorough knowledge and understanding of radio system. Computer Knowledge. Must be committed to World Vision core values and goals. Should have leadership and management skills. Strong relationship skills to influence the community elders in negotiation.

Background

About World Vision International:World Vision Afghanistan (WVA) has been working in Badghis, Herat and Ghor provinces for more than 15 years addressing health, education and livelihood and protection issues to improve the well-being of girls and boys. The relationship with the Afghanistan government at the national, provincial, district and village levels is very strong, as is the relationship with the communities in which WVA works. Together with the government and the communities in the target areas, WVA has been working to achieve its national strategy for improving the survival and wellbeing of Afghan girls and boys through building the foundation for a better future for them, their families, and their communities. There are five strategic sectors that World Vision Afghanistan is focusing upon in order to achieve this: Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition, Education, Child Protection, WASH and Livelihoods. World Vision Afghanistan is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees, volunteers, and all its affiliates to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. WV takes diligent measures to screen out all people who might seek to use WV to harm children or adult beneficiaries, or whose past actions indicate an unacceptable risk of such harm. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedures include extensive identification checks and an appropriate criminal record/police background check and disclosure of criminal records prior to employment or engagement with WV in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent. WVA has been one of the main education partners with Afghan Ministry of Education (MoE) since 2002. WVA education programming provides humanitarian, recovery and development projects to vulnerable out of school children (OOSC) who are affected by conflict/natural disaster, got internally displaced or are returnees from neighbor countries in remote and hard to reach areas. Education in Emergencies (EiE), Community Based Education (CBE), Youths’ Education, Teacher Training for community based and public schools teachers, School Improvement Plan (SIP) and School Construction are the main components WVA Education Programme.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

A thorough knowledge and understanding of the geography of northern Afghanistan particularly Faryab Province. Understanding the humanitarian industry and humanitarian principles particularly in the field of security and access. A thorough knowledge and understanding of radio system. Computer Knowledge. Must be committed to World Vision core values and goals. Should have leadership and management skills. Strong relationship skills to influence the community elders in negotiation. Must have at least 2-3 years’ experience in the field of security with humanitarian organizations. Associate degree in any academic field. Should be trained in First Aid. Should have received other security related trainings. Driving license should be valid to drive in the event of emergency.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Must have experience in the field of security. Law, Political Science University degree and or relevant experience. Academic degree in security industry.

Work Environment: The Security and Access Officer should have ability to travel to the field and if required stay there for several days. This position reports directly to the Security and Access Manager who reports to National Director. Basically, it’s a field type job. The SAO should have ability to communicate with internal and external sources and the local communities.

Vacancy Number

WVA1093

No. Of Jobs

Gender

Male

Years of Experience

Must have at least 2-3 years’ experience

Duration

Less than 1 Year

Salary

As per WVA salary scale

Submission Guideline

Submission Guideline:The application closing date is 17-May-2021. Please submit your resume and one-page cover letter outlining how you meet the job requirements by email to wvi.org.recruitment@gmail.com. Please write on the subject of your Email the Vacancy Number (WVA1093) also avoid sending an attachment of big size (above 1024 KB) if you want your application/CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for written test and interview.
Local candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
را در عنوان ایمیل خود ذکر کنید (WVA1093) لطفا کد اعلان کاری Applications with insufficient, incomplete and inconsistent information to make a determination will not be considered. Phone +93 402231174 | Mobile:+93 799 838 452 Dear Applicants, Please kindly note: As a mitigation measure, and in order to prevent COVID-19 from spreading, during this time we would not be able to receive hard copies of CVs / Applications. We kindly encourage you to apply online. متقاضیان محترم منحیث یکی از تدابیر پیشگیرانه و برای جلوگیری از انتشار ویروس کرونا، در جریان این مدت، ما نمیتوانیم درخواستی ها و خلص سوانح شما را به شکل چاپی دریافت کنیم. از همه شما خواهشمندیم تا از طریق آنلاین درخواستی خود را برایمان ارسال کنید
Submission Email
wvi.org.recruitment@gmail.com