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| Security and Access Officer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Security, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2022-10-20 | Close Date | 2022-11-02 |
| Vacancy No | R12647 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | One Year |
| Education | Associate degree in academic field or any other relevant field | Experience | Locally familiar to the geographical condition of Herat Province and its districts. Must have at least 2-3 years’ experience in the field of security with humanitarian organizations |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As Per WVA Salary Scale |
About Company
About World Vision International: World Vision International (WVI) began emergency relief operations in Afghanistan in 2001 by addressing the urgent needs of children and families affected by natural disasters and decades of conflict. More than a decade later, World Vision Afghanistan’s (WVA) programs have expanded to development sectors such as health, nutrition, WASH, child protection, and education, empowering women to engage in civil and social change through interfaith partnership. WVA targets the most vulnerable in its interventions; including children, women, Internally Displace Persons (IDPs), and returnee refugees, as well as the most impoverished and marginalized families. These priorities have been chosen to contribute to our Goal of: “Improved survival and well-being of Afghan girls and boys, building the foundations for a better future for Afghan children and their communities.” Our work is well established in Herat, Badghis, Ghor, and Faryab provinces in the western region of Afghanistan. We work closely with all levels of society including children, parents, teachers, village councils, religious leaders, ministries, provincial departments, and other national and international agencies.
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
The Security and Access Officer is responsible to ensure safety and security for all staff in Kabul Province in a timely, secure and efficient manner as the country is classified as an insecure complex humanitarian environment. The job holder should maintain a good and healthy relationship with internal and external sources where World Vision operates under the WVA security strategy “acceptance approach”. This job holder requires frequent travel to the field for a security assessment to minimize the risk to the WV staff, assets, and programs. Furthermore, this position supervises internal and external fleet services in case needed by Herat Province.
Job Requirement
Major responsibility
- Conduct daily security briefing for all staff, particularly field ones
- Regular field visit to ensure staff safety and security in operational areas
- Participate in external sources meeting and be in a healthy relationship with sources (internal and external) for road movement clearance and crosschecking security incident and information sharing
- Support Herat Province, zonal offices and national office
- Support management team in information sharing and validating information
- Provide clear and solid security information to national office as part of program management
- Provide Security training for Security Guards and Driver
- Plan, monitor and review Security guards and drivers’ performance
- Prepare timesheet and LDR for Security Guards and Drivers
- Arrange and oversee overall fleet requests and ground movement operation
- Monthly meeting with Security Guards and Driver
- Prepare monthly working plan for Security Guards and weekly for drivers
- Prepare external fleet service provider payment timely
- Check WVA fleet vehicle service and maintenance including generator
- PV provision of all fleet function
- Any other official duties as tasked by 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.
Other
- Adhere to WV Child and Adult Safeguarding policy and standards.
- Adhere to WV accountability standards.
- To be aware and prepared to implement WV Afghanistan Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs plan under the context of (ADA) interventions
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience
- Locally familiar to the geographical condition of Herat Province and its districts.
- Must have at least 2-3 years’ experience in the field of security with humanitarian organizations.
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
- Associate degree in academic field or any other relevant 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 Knowledge and Qualifications
- Being familiar with computer skills
- Understand humanitarian industry and humanitarian principles particularly in the field of security and access
- Must be committed to World Vision's core values and goals
- Should have leadership and management skills and capacity
- Considerable relationship skills to influence the community elders
- Must have experience in the field of security
- Law, Political Science University degree and or relevant experience
- Academic degree in security industry
Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement
- 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 the ability to communicate with internal
Physical Requirements
- Strong, Young, Passionate and have the flexibility to work long hours and be available 24/7.
Language Requirements
- Knowledge of Dari language is essential and Pashto Language is preferred.
Submission Guideline
The application closing date is 02-Nov-2022. Qualified applicants can apply for the position by filling in the online application form in WV Career portal. applicants can also attach their 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 WV online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser.
Submission Link:
https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Security-and-Access-Officer-1_R12647?locationCountry=db69b722446c11de98360015c5e6daf6