Safety and Security Manager – Hargeisa

Safety and Security Manager
Date: 06-Jan-2020
Location: Hargeisa, WO, SO
Company: Plan International
The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
ROLE PURPOSE
Reporting to the Head of Mission with matrix management by the Regional Security Advisor, the Safety and Security Manager will be responsible for overseeing the security functions of the Plan International Office in Somaliland and its staff, actively monitoring the safety and security environment in Somalia/Somalilandand establish and maintain positive working relationships with government officials and peers. The safety and Secury Manager is responsible of ensuring that Security Protocols are regularly reviewed and updated, and followed by both staff and visitors.
Dimensions of the Role
The scope of the role will entail advising the Head of Mission and Regional Office on various security matters in Somalia/Somaliland; contribute in implementing the global security policies and strategies and facilitate the rollout of security standards, operating procedures, and regular reporting on compliance. Training of Plan and partners staff on Plan’s security guidelines, risk assessments and security management best practices in Somalia.  Ensures timely reporting of security incidences in line with the relevant policies and procedures. Disseminates security information from Plan International Headquarters (IH) and the Regional Office to aid country leadership with decision making and proactive actions. S/he will uphold Plan’s Core Values, promote our mission and vision, programme principles (transparency, gender equality and diversity) to enhance programme impact, and be committed to child protection and respect for human rights.
Accountabilities
Key Responsibilities:
Act as a key advisor to the  Head of Mission and Director of Sub-region (North and East Africa) on safety and security matters in Somalia/ Somaliland.
Maintain strong links and relationships with other security-related networks and organizations and assist in developing effective security networks & responses relevant to the Somaliland and Somalia context.
Maintain an appropriate level of contact with regional and headquarters Safety and Security personnel and other external stakeholders to support the implementation of Plan’s Security strategy.
Prepare security reports and provide regular security analysis to Head of Mission and Regional Security Advisor.
Scan the security environment and adjust security phases, policies and procedures accordingly.
Responsible for country-wide security management in line with the acceptance model and Plan International standards.
Develop country-wide security and evacuation plans and ensure compliance with the Plan’s Security policies and procedures.
Capacity development of security focal points and officers across field locations.
Initiate security alerts as appropriate, in consultation with the Head of Mission.
Policies, Strategy and Standards Implementation and Performance
Provide an objective overview and analysis of security trends and issues across Somaliland/Somalia and their implications for Plan and its partners.
Offer advice as necessary to Country Management Team/Regional Security Advisor regarding implementation decisions to ensure Plan’s duty of care at all times to its staff and partners.
Disseminate globally approved information, guidelines and policies as needed and appropriate.
Contribute to Security policy and Global strategy amendments as requested.
Ensure the use of approved security management templates, tools and guidelines.
Review country security ratings at least monthly and advise Country/Regional/Global management on any areas that need to be changed or reviewed.
Review country Security SOPs annually, and after any significant incident and propose any improvements or changes needed to Country/Regional Management team and implement changes that have been approved.
Reporting, Monitoring and Compliance
Lead on upgrading and continuously improving Country Office capabilities and compliance with global security standards or initiatives.
Prepare quarterly country security and compliance reports for onward submission to the Regional/Global Offices.
Review all security and vehicle incident reports, ensure that all incidents are reported to the Regional Office/Regional Security Advisor and follow up on the implementation of recommended management actions.
Produce a monthly proactive mapping of security hot spots across the country and upcoming events to the Country/Regional Management Team.
Collaboration and Networking
Undertake security and safety assessment to inform programming decisions and actions.
Work with the regional and Somalia/Somaliland security community, internal and externally including UN and interagency forums.
Liaise with external security specialists for information sharing relevant to the Somaliland/Somaliland and share with the Head of Office and Regional Security Advisor after validation for accuracy.
Assist in gathering information for SITREPS and security related alerts and advisories for Somaliland/Somalia.
Assessment, Analysis and Oversight
Review and recommend approval/non-approval of staff travel requests
Develop and implement guidelines and criteria for assessing staff/office premises and locations.
Participate in field missions and undertake security risk assessments
Lead on identifying and minimizing potential security risks to staff, partners, assets and operational/program security
Monitor events, review incidents and coordinate analysis, follow-up actions and recommendations.
Provide informed recommendations in the context of security assessments and reviews.
Assess application of security policies and level of facility vulnerability and recommend/oversee any changes needed to enhance security.
Coordinate and manage the proper use of telecommunications systems.
Develop and implement security training plan for all staff and partners.
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Key relationships
Internal
Somaliland Head of Mission, Sub-grants Coordinator, Plan Kenya Director of Operations, Regional Security Advisor, Global Security Advisor and other members of the Regional and Kenya team as appropriate
External
Somaliland Government Officials, UN Agencies, INGO and Somali NGO representatives
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Essential
Bachelor’s degree is required.
Somali language skills and experience working in Somaliland/Somalia
10 years of relevant working experience in a safety and security advisory or management role in a complex political humanitarian crisis, preferably in East Africa.
Formal technical training in security and safety is a plus. Past management roles with INGOs in unsecure environments is a plus;
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and advocacy skills. Ability to lead by influence and knowledge, rather than hierarchical authority.
Experience of designing and delivering training particularly basic personal safety and security, and landmine safety and awareness.
Ability to get along with a diverse group of people, provide exceptional customer service while managing multiple priorities.
Knowledge, or ability and willingness to learn Plan International management and program tools and frameworks, adhere to all Plan International’s policies and guidelines.
Mental/Physical Requirements: Approximately 50-60% travel, primarily within Somalia/Somaliland and sometimes in remote areas with minimal amenities; often with short notice.
Desirable
Experience working outside of the East Africa region
Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.
Physical Environment
This position is based in Hargeisa, Somaliland and will require frequent travel to the field on rough roads.
Level of contact with children
Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children
Location: Hargeisa
Reports to: Head of Mission, Somaliland
Closing Date: 20 January, 2020
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.
As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. Our organisation is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We will provide equality of opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination on any grounds. We foster an organisational culture that embraces and exemplifies our commitment to gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion while supporting staff to adopt good practice, positive attitudes and principles of gender equality and inclusion.
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