Closing date: 21 Jul 2017
POSITION TITLE: Director of Security
DEPARTMENT: Executive, HQ
RESPONSIBLE TO: President/CEO
STATUS: Full-Time
LOCATION: Minneapolis with possibility to be based remotely
SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: None
ARC’s WORK
ARC works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities. We help people survive conflict and crisis and rebuild lives of dignity, health, security and self-sufficiency. ARC is committed to the delivery of programs that ensure measurable quality and lasting impact for the people we serve.
We’ve found that something incredible will result as long as we begin the journey with amazing people, agree on a destination and move together towards it transparently and open to possibilities.
POSITION SUMMARY
ARC’s largest priority is to keep our staff and people we serve around the globe safe and secure. The Director of Security directs the development, implementation and monitoring of an effective strategy to mitigate risk, maintain continuity of operations, and provide for the safety and security of all ARC employees. He/she also serves as the subject matter expert on safety and security. S/he establishes policies and standards affecting safety and security of ARC staff members, ARC field facilities and assets, and program activities. The Director of Security ensures adequate security protocols and mechanisms are in place to address country programs’ unique security challenges. S/he provides direction and technical support direction in developing and maintaining country programs’ context-specific field security plans and leads the organization’s Crisis Management Team. The position has the authority to direct and implement appropriate security measures for ARC country programs. This position requires 40% or more international travel.
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct implementation of field security measures as needed.
Perform risk assessments and operational impact analyses
Develop, direct, and monitor risk mitigation and incident/crisis response strategies
Conduct field security assessments examining ARC staff, assets, compounds, residences, field sites and projects and compile a report with recommendations.
Make visits to each field sites to monitor security preparedness and field training. Provide a follow-up report with clear recommendations after each visit.
Develop security policies and procedures in accordance with ARC regulations and InterAction Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and ensure implementation and revisions when necessary.
Perform security planning, assessments, training and information management.
Collect and compile safety and security related information
Compile field incident and situation reports (INREPs and SITREPs)
Issue security reports: Weekly Security Summaries, Warning & Advisory, Threat Assessments, Vulnerability Analyses, etc.
Ensure that each new employee, international and national, receives appropriate security orientation within 48 hours of arrival into the country program. Provide a framework for field security orientations.
Develop and facilitate threat-specific security training. Assist field offices in arranging ad hoc security training workshops in consultation with the Country Director.
Support Country Directors with specific security assistance as required including responses to escalations of insecurity.
Lead and direct the crisis management team at headquarters.
Maintain the network of ARC Security Focal Points at each ARC field office and conduct regular update calls.
Work closely with the external security service providers and make sure they are well aware of the ARC security management protocols and guidelines.
Liaise and coordinate with external agencies – UN, peacekeeping missions, NGO coordinating bodies, local governments, etc.
Represent ARC in national and international forums for safety and security
All other duties assigned.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in related area
- NGO security, military or law enforcement background
Minimum of three years implementing humanitarian field security programs strongly desired
Experience working in humanitarian operations in conflict and post-conflict settings a plus
Experience designing, developing, delivering and facilitating training at multiple levels
Knowledge
- Familiarity with humanitarian mission, mandate, and principles
- Knowledge of security management principles in complex environments – conflict, post-conflict, and disaster settings
- Knowledge of risk assessment and mitigation methodologies
- Familiarity with current global humanitarian and security issues
- Some knowledge of mapping utility tools
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Solid presentation skills
- Proficient with MS Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- One-to-one interviews or small group facilitation
- Research using available open sources
Other
- Must be able to travel to international sites as needed. Position requires a minimum 40% travel to austere and complex environments.
American Refugee Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. American Refugee Committee complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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