Senior Security Assistant

With more than 20 years of experience in the country, Our Client in Afghanistan focuses on providing maximum support to the Government and people of Afghanistan through delivery of projects and services in line with the government’s national priorities. The Our Client in Afghanistan serves as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which client has been designated as the implementation agency. At present, Our Client is implementing a number of projects in a range of sectors including infrastructure (roads, bridges, justice and security, health, and water supply) development, procurement services, HR services, capacity building, and humanitarian protection, amongst others, on behalf of the Government of Afghanistan, the international donor community, and other UN agencies. The functional objective of Our Client is to contribute to the achievement of the development outcomes sought by the Government of Afghanistan. The aim of Our Client in is to provide efficient and cost-effective implementation services on behalf of all our partners to support the reconstruction and development of the country. Our Client’s mission is to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders in the delivery of services, at all times, in all places, in all circumstances, in order to significantly improve the lives of all Afghans in need. Under the direct supervision of the Security Officer, the LSA is responsible for supporting the effective and successful field level implementation of the Community Resilience and Livelihoods (CRL) Project in the area of responsibility. The LSA will provide support to and oversee the implementation of security risk management for and with the Management Engineers/their teams and the private contractors in 8 cities and the Regional Operations Officers working with 6 NGO Facilitating Partners in rural areas. The LSA will promote a client-oriented approach consistent with Our Client rules and regulations, resolve security related issues and provide information in a timely fashion.

III. Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Technical Support Services

2. Office Administration

3. Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

1. Technical Support services

● Gathers, researches, verifies, and updates security information and data required for:

● Proper analysis of the security situation, including preparedness and risks.

● The development of the Security Plan and the Self-Assessment Programme for the mandatory mitigation measures.

● Maintains staff lists, and information related to project personnel, residences, project sites, focal points, and the warden system for implementation of the Office /Operations’ Security Plan;

● Disseminates, relays, exchanges and communicates information regarding the security situation in the country or areas of responsibility;

● Monitoring of compliance with the required security mitigation measures established at the duty station;

● Documents and report security incidents affecting Project Staff, Facilitating Partners FPs and Contractors;

● Attend relevant Security meetings at regional level, record matters arising and provide routine information to the project team;

● Travel to field offices in order to maintain and update the security procedures and protocols at the respective locations as well as to deliver security briefings and training as per the necessity from is AoR:

● The incumbent will report to his line managers and seek approval as well as submitting all the necessary documents for travel.

● Conducts basic elements of security briefings to newly arrived staff, as required;

● Provides guidance and advice to personnel on routine security procedures, communication channels, and focal points;

● Assess, manage, and monitor potential social risks and impacts arising from threats to human security through personal, communal or interstate conflict, crime and violence;

● Ensure project Security Risk Management SRM measures for projects in the area of responsibility are cascaded down to and implemented by all persons working on the project;

● Ensure that Facilitating Partners and contractors are in possession of a valid security management plan and have identified measures for all their personnel to follow on sites;

● Ensure all project Facilitating Partners, contractors and their subcontractors directly adhere to and implement the project SRM measures;

● Where needed, provide security briefing and instruction to Facilitating Partners and contractors on project sites on implementation of SRM measures.

● Provide briefings and training to Facilitating Partners and contractor security focal points to enable them fulfill their responsibilities including implementing and monitoring SRM measures;

● Ensure enhanced levels of internal security communications supported, where preferred, by Situation Reports (SITREPs) and scheduled meetings with FPs and contractors on SRM issues.

2. Office Administration

● Provides general administrative services for the work area, managing the information flow, following up on the timeliness of responses for initiatives, correspondence, and queries, with internal and external stakeholders, including Security Focal Points of FPs and contractors

● Organizes meetings and briefings, arranges appointments, receives visitors, places and screens telecommunications, answering queries with discretion, and takes minutes and/or notes at meetings as directed by supervisors.

● Prepares reports, applying technical skills and knowledge in formatting, including input to quarterly reports by the Head of Project to the World Bank.

● Facilitates emergency communications by operating specialized data-communication equipment, including satellite telephone, VHF, HF, etc.

● Maintains routine and confidential correspondence files / documents, ensuring the security of data and other sensitive information.

3. Knowledge building and knowledge sharing

● Organizes, facilitates and/or delivers training and learning initiatives for FPs and contractor personnel;

This role is reporting to Security Officer

Integrity and Inlcusion: Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Leading Self and Other: Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others.

Partnering: Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Result Orientation: Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Agitlity: Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behaviour. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Solution Focused: Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Effective Communication: Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common

This role is not involved in Team Management

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role