We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
SCI - Afghanistan
Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.
We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers
ROLE PURPOSE:
The post holder will insure the systematic application of safety and security management policies and procedures in the operational areas of Kabul. This will include the ongoing assessment of threats and provision of advice to manage risk. To assist Safety and Security Manager in the maintenance and updating of security guidelines; ensuring that SCI office compound and guest houses are securely maintained and make sure all staff are aware of and adhere to security management policy, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensure all security installations such as CCTV cameras, door locks, tracking device, first aid kits and fire extinguishers are working properly and are updated.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To be responsible for planning and implementing security coordination activities in the provincial Area of Operations. This entails responsibility of security operation and coordination in accordance with approved project agreements with the donor, partners, and SCI Principles.
• Undertake continual assessments of equipment, and the protocols by which that equipment is used, to ensure that minimal conditions for security are being met.
• Identify potential security risks through the security risk assessment tool and respond accordingly.
• Report and follow up on all safety and security related incidents and ensure that it is timely and properly reported.
• Respond to emergencies and incidents within designated areas promptly and according to policy.
• To take the lead role in coordinating with the community leaders, governmental and local administration officials, other security focal persons on security issues at the province level.
• Conduct risk assessments of contracted and prospective offices and areas of operations.
• Conduct safety and road checks daily, recommend approval or non-approval for travel, and coordinate with other SCI teams on travel.
• Liaise with all other security focal persons working in the province, IEA security personnel, community and religious leaders and elders in regard to security matters, in order to strengthen the safety and security management system.
• Ensure the implementation of security guidelines of SCI in office by all staff members, in accordance with SC global security guideline. Report any violations through the appropriate channels.
• Attend meetings as required to represent the SCI and support coordination in reducing risk.
• Provide the required support to all staff travelling to the FO, that includes – not limited to - secure the transportation from/ to the airport, security briefing and tracking all movements until they leave the FO.
• Ensure systems are in place to instantly respond to a crisis management situation.
• Ensure that communication systems are adequate and maintained and provide training to staff on the use of such equipment and communications protocols.
• Inspect SCI compounds and assets to protect against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity.
• Identify security related information sources and create an information gathering network in SCI impact areas.
• Develop and strengthen mechanisms for safety and security promotion among the host community and conduct regular formal and informal consultations with community members and their leaders.
• Coordinate post-incident follow up actions, analysis, and recommendations.
• Provide security training and participate in providing training for staff.
• Supporting in monitoring and maintaining the vehicle tracking system, CCTV cameras, SMS system, and staff headcount during security incidents.
• Checking the vehicles whether they are equipped with safety and security equipment, having seat belts, vehicle tools, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, AC and Heaters during winter and summer times and with good condition.
• Responsible for reporting to the HoO and the area safety and security coordinator any safety and security incidents or any other incident that might impact the safety and security.
• Prepare and draft field visit reports from field offices and project sites.
• Raise purchase requests for equipment needed for safety and security department.
• Perform any others task that requested by the line manager.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
• Ensure that you work to the best of your ability and demonstrate high levels of commitment to SC Afghanistan to ensure the objectives of your role and the country programme are met.
Ambition:
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of all Save the Children International resources to keep costs low and ensure safety in the workplace.
Collaboration:
• Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy to ensure maximum protection for children.
Creativity:
• Lead, manage and motivate a team, ensuring that they have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback on their performance.
Integrity:
• Other duties as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
• Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years comparable related experience.
• Good level of speaking and writing in English.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Able to operate and use communication equipment.
• Good training skill.
• Good communication skill.
Desirable
• Must be proactive, flexible, hard working with irregular hours.
• Should be optimistic and a good listener.
• Dedicated to work in the interest of Children regardless of ethnicity, colour, race, gender, or other biased preferences.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• Ability to analyse information and make quick, informed decisions.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with staff, community, government, military, NGOs.
• Effective people management skills.
• Strong training skills.
• Flexible and work well under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to grain credibility with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Team building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in challenging and complex environments.
• A commitment to the values and principles of Save the Children.
• High level of commitment to the principles of development and to the organizational and programmatic goals of Save the Children.
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties from time to time which are reasonable in relation to their level of skills and experience. In the event of a significant humanitarian emergency, the post-holder will be expected to work outside their normal job description; vary their working hours; and occasionally work from a different location should the need arise.
Equal Opportunities
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
“Save the Children strongly encourages applications from women. Minimum country requirements for potential female applicants will be followed.”
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Safeguarding our Staff:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
• Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years comparable related experience.
• Good level of speaking and writing in English.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Able to operate and use communication equipment.
• Good training skill.
• Good communication skill.
Desirable
• Must be proactive, flexible, hard working with irregular hours.
• Should be optimistic and a good listener.
• Dedicated to work in the interest of Children regardless of ethnicity, colour, race, gender, or other biased preferences.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• Ability to analyse information and make quick, informed decisions.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with staff, community, government, military, NGOs.
• Effective people management skills.
• Strong training skills.
• Flexible and work well under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to grain credibility with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Team building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in challenging and complex environments.
• A commitment to the values and principles of Save the Children.
• High level of commitment to the principles of development and to the organizational and programmatic goals of Save the Children.
Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their update CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.
Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.
It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.
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