Position Title: Regional Security Officer

Activation Date: 18 April, 2024   Announced Date: 18 April, 2024   Expire Date: 02 May, 2024



 
Job Location: Kandahar
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Security
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per MSH salary scale
Vacancy Number: R3968
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Kandahar
Organization: (MSH) Management Sciences for Health
Years of Experience: Minimum of 6 years’ progressive experience in a security risk management in Afghanistan
Contract Duration: 9 months with possibility of extension
Gender: Male
Education: Bachelor’s Degree as a minimum in related field.
Close date: 2024-05-02
 

About (MSH) Management Sciences for Health:

MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.

 

Job Description:

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

The RSO is a management role that oversees the security and risk management of a region in Afghanistan.

Information & Analysis:

  • The RSO will be the security risk management expert for his region and will be responsible in informing our staff of security related information and providing a duty of care. The RSO will be responsible for the following:
  • Understanding the security threats and risks in the provinces under his remit. 
  • Actively maintains and develops an information platform to include INSO, local contacts, SFPs, and media (TOLO, social media etc) to help understand the operating environment within the provinces.
  • Develop key leader engagement with the IEA entities including the Police, GDI, Department of PVPV, and others to ensure access to health facilities and clinics and transporting of medical related equipment.

 

Physical Security of Offices:

  • Managing the guard force in place at the office via the Guard Supervisor
  • Ensuring access control is conducted by the guard force in line with AFIAT procedures
  • Monitoring and auditing any security related systems: (CCTV, radios, first aid kit, alarms etc) via the       Guard Supervisor
  • Responsible for recommendations and maintenance of physical security upgrades in line with AFIAT       policies
  • Reporting any concerns to the SOM 

 

Travel Responsibilities:

  • Travels to provinces to conduct assessments, start-ups, training, management or specific tasks.
  • Ensuring that all movements of provincial staff from departure to arrival is tracked (via Guard Supervisor). 
  • Tracking of inter-provincial travel of AFIAT staff.

 

Briefing & Training:

  • Provides security briefings and orientation to guard supervisors, and provincial staff. 
  • Briefs the guard supervisors on their duties including access control in compliance with AFIAT protocols
  • Provides monthly training on the ‘actions on’ scenarios including fire, earthquake, explosion, gunfire etc
  • Provides relevant training on the use of radios, communication procedures (WhatsApp), codes, accessories etc., for all staff (if relevant)

 

Administrative:

  • Monitors and updates the Warden System for the provinces via the Senior Provinical Manager.
  • Producing weekly security reports in English on the region
  • Providing security incident reports (SIRs) when required to the security department.  
  • Approves guard duty rosters, performance planning and review (if relevant).

 

Other Duties:                            

  • As assigned by RRA or SOM.
 

Job Requirements:

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:                      

  • Bachelor’s Degree as a minimum in related field.

 

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:                                   

  • Minimum of 6 years’ progressive experience in a security risk management in Afghanistan
  • Experience in working with an INGO / international company

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

  • Knowledge on workplace violence awareness and prevention programs.
  • Knowledge on computer literacy skills including the use of Microsoft suite, word, excel and power point.
  • Fluent English speaking and writing abilities

 

COMPETENCIES:

  • Eligible candidates must have excellent ethical conduct,  honesty and no criminal record. Be medically fit, and have  good inter-personal communication skills. They must be well organized and detail-orientated.
 

Submission Guideline:

Interested candidates should apply through the below link and submit an application form for positions they are suitably qualified for.

https://msh.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Afghanistan-Kandahar/Regional-Security-Officer_R3968

Please click the employment opportunities tab and select Afghanistan from the list of countries. A list of positions will appear, please select those you wish to apply for. Candidates who do not apply through the above-mentioned link will not be considered for the shortlist. 

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap.

 

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