ROVING SECURITY COORDINATOR
Chemonics International
Job Type
Full Time
Location
South Central Somalia
Description :
Chemonics International, a leading international development organization based in Washington, D.C., seeks a Roving Security Coordinator for an anticipated contract. This potential five-year project will focus on development across south central Somalia, which will require a strong security component. This role will be a critical contributor to the team through the gathering of information and conducting of assessments to keep staff safe.
Position Purpose and Responsibilities
- Verifies current conditions on the ground to allow for development of a realistic and holistic project security platform
- Monitor satellite office implementation of project security policies and procedures to ensure compliance and to report status updates to the Security Director
- Support the Security Director to ensure that the security situation is monitored in all LLS program areas, that regular security checks are completed, and appropriate response measures are enacted
- Provide regular training to staff in each project office to advance the implementation and maintenance of security procedures, ensuring that all staff are familiar with and adhere to these guidelines
- Brief staff about any changes in security levels or procedures
- Act as Trip Manager and ensures proper use of journey management tools to track the movement of staff
- Coordinate with the Security Director and Office Manager(s)to ensure that the appropriate systems of communication and transport are in place to facilitate adherence to the project’s security platform
- Undertake in-person assessments of project premises, staff residences, or activity locations as required across south central Somalia
- Conduct periodic threat and risk assessments of operations, travel routes, and activities across the country, as directed by the Security Director. Assessments may include written rapid security assessments with verbal debrief that analyze threats, evaluate risk, and provide specific recommendations
- Provide frequent situational reports and granular information updates to the Security Director in order to inform understanding of the security environment and project leadership decision-making
- Provide technical input for the development and refinement of project emergency action, security, and contingency plans. This input shall focus on incident response, evacuations, physical security, and information security protocols/procedures
- Establish and maintain relationships with national law enforcement, military, civil authorities, clan elders, community leaders, and other development projects/organizations in areas of project operation as appropriate
- Leverage these relationships and contacts to verify and triangulate reporting, update best practices and procedures, build project acceptance, and obtain a clearer picture of the threat(s)
- Immediately report all safety- and security-related incidents involving Chemonics staff and dependents to the Security Director
- Coordinate and distribute security alerts to office staff via e-mail, phone, or SMS as needed
- Assist Security Director with running of incident management drills
- Perform any other appropriate tasks that support the overall project, as assigned by the Security Director or their designee
Qualifications
At least 3-5 years of relevant experience working in a related role for other international projects in Somalia. The candidate must be well-versed in Somali security issues, including local conflict dynamics,
physical security, the role of local and international security forces, safety and security best practices, and security policy. Relevant experience in assessing risk, crisis management, information gathering, and analysis required. Must be familiar with Somali geographical, transportation, and infrastructural constraints and be comfortable traveling to various parts of south central Somalia Ability to read, write, and speak in Somali and English is required. Previous experience working with an international NGO is preferred.
Timing/Duration
The assignment is estimated as a life of project position, though employment contracts will be for 1 year with possible extensions.
Location
The Security Coordinator will be based in Baidoa or Kismayo, Somalia and will be expected to have a high volume of travel across south central Somalia.
Reporting:
The Security Coordinator will report to the Mogadishu-based Security Director. Chemonics may amend the SOW for this assignment at any time.