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Security Manager Central African Republic

Bangui

  • Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
  • Location: Bangui
  • Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Security and Safety
    • Coordination
    • Emergency Aid and Response
    • Operations
    • Security
  • Closing Date: Closed

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Security Manager to coordinate the implementation of the security systems of NRC in CAR. The SM leads and monitors the implementation and compliance of NRC security risk management framework, and reduces risks by seeking creative solutions for mitigation to (in order of priority): NRC staff, programs, organisation, beneficiaries and assets. The SM undertakes regular missions in the field and provides technical support and security advice to the Area Managers (AM), identifies security conditions that are specific to the geographical areas where NRC intervenes and security factors that impede access to the beneficiaries.

The programme portfolio includes all five core competencies of NRC.

The Security Manager is a member of the Country Management Group and reports to the Country Director.

Job description

  • Development and implementation of the NRC Security Management Policy at national level
  • Conduct Security Risk Analysis (SRA) according to minimum operational requirements (MOSS)
  • Minimize security risks to the operations of NRC
  • Management of security staff at country office
  • Support, training, control and development of security staff in all offices
  • Prepare reports as required
  • Communicate and cooperate with relevant external security actors
  • Train and develop staff in safety and security
  • Provide input to Country Strategy and Plan of Action
  • Member of Country Management Group
  • Responsible for the implementation of the security risk management policy of NRC in CAR;
  • Conduct assessment of and analysis on the context in NRC’s geographical area of operations and be able to advise country management on the potential impact on access to beneficiaries

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior Security Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
  • Fluency in French and English is essential, both written and verbal
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Knowledge of the context in Central African Republic
  • Capacity in Songo (local language) is an asset

Personal qualities

  • Handling insecure environments
  • Initiating action and change
  • Empowering and building trust
  • Influencing
  • A good sense of humour

  • All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

We offer

  • Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s International general directions and free housing of moderate standard.
  • Duty station: Bangui, with 60% travel to field locations - Bangui is a non-family duty station
  • Commencement: March 2017
  • Duration:12 months

  • Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.
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