CARE provides equal employment opportunities and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for the position advertised below

VACANCY

DEPUTY REGIONAL SECURITY MANAGER (SOUTHERN AFRICA)

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice with a special emphasis on women and girls. CARE International is a global force and a partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty in over 100 countries. We are known everywhere for our unshakable commitment to the dignity of people. CARE partners contribute to the empowerment of the most marginalized and vulnerable rural women and girls to exercise their rights.

Consequently, CARE Security Unit (CSU) is looking for a suitably qualified person to fill the vacant position of Deputy Regional Security Manager – Southern Africa (DRSM-SA).

Position Description

The DRSM-SA, under the supervision of Regional Security Manager (RSM), is primarily responsible for assisting the RSM in specific operational duties for the SA region, and as required, the East and Central Africa (ECA) region. The job holder will be supporting the CARE Country Offices (COs) of Mozambique, Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Madagascar in the implementation of staff safety and security protocols and procedures. This will include, but not be limited to, promoting staff safety and security awareness, professional approaches, preparedness and management, in support of program implementation.

S/he will work in conjunction with Country Directors (CD), Focal Points (SSFP) or equivalent and as directed by RSM, in ensuring a consistently acceptable standard of risk management to minimize the likelihood and impact of potential threats.

The DRSM-SA will assist the RSM in providing technical assistance and mentoring to Country Office Safety and Security Focal Points (CO SSFPs) and Safety and Security Managers (SSMs), coordinating and consolidating reports, returns and other deliverables such as, but not exclusive to, the Monthly Security Report, SIMSon Reports, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) compliance updates and their associated components/outputs and parts of the CSU  SA budget tracking. The DRSM-SA will maintain the SA sections of the CSU on-line data base (Archer) and other tools with inputs from the CO SSFPs.

The DRSM-SA is subject to deployment to any location in SA region and beyond, including volatile locations, to assist in addressing security and safety concerns, assist in developing appropriate plans and/or provide technical assistance. S/he may be required to act for the RSM in her/his absence.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following specific duties:

a) Provide support to CO Safety and Security Staff by:

• assisting CO Safety and Security (SS) staff in developing contextual understanding of their areas of operations as guided by the RSM and in consultation with program staff.
• assisting CO SS staff in preparing, conducting and reporting risk assessments.
• monitoring proper implementation of the Safety and Security Management Plans (SSMPs)
• assisting CO SS staff to prepare for major events and critical incidents where SS is concerned.
• assisting CO SS staff to organize and facilitate SS awareness training for staff members.

b) Procedures and Protocols:

• using CARE Key Performance Indicators and other tools, monitor that CARE SS protocols and operating procedures are in place, are up to date and are being used and advising CO SS staff and RSM of any gaps.
• monitoring that effective communications and equipment are properly used and are following international protocols.
• monitoring that SS protocols are followed and respected by all staff members especially with regard to travel, medical and personal safety.
• reporting any non-compliance or deviation to CO SS staff, CD and RSM.

c) Critical Incidents:

• providing guidance to CO SS staff in updating information on SS situation to the CD and RSM and monitor closely any potential risk to the staff or assets of CARE.
• assisting in emergency evacuation in any of the CARE offices if in potential danger in coordination with, and under supervision of RSM.
• advising CO SS staff and CDs on appropriate action during a critical incident.
• assisting in investigation of SS incidents where any CARE member may be involved.
• deploying to the CO if needed to help manage the critical incident.

d) Communication and Reporting

• advising CO SS staff on situational report and assessment formats and procedures.
• monitoring that CO SS staff submit regular reports such as Monthly Security Report. and consolidate for the region.
• communicating SS-related information updates and/or alerts to RSM and CO SS staff.
• monitoring the Travel Restrictions on CI Safety and Security Portal and make updates in consultation with COs if expired or if there are any significant contextual changes or events.
• maintaining the SA section of the CSU on-line data base (Archer) and other tools.
• participating in regular SS meetings with COs and CSU

e) Safety and Security Logistics, Budgets and Training:

• monitoring any gaps in logistic support relating to SS and advise CO SS staff and the CD/SMT on appropriate action.
• advising CO SSFPs on Budgeting for Security tools and procedures at project and CO levels.
• monitoring cost effectiveness and efficiency with regard to SS logistics.
• The DRSM will support the delivery of CSU training programs in the SA Region as led by RSM.
• S/he will provide and participate in safety and security training such as: Staff Readiness Training (SRT), HEAT, First Aid (TMAT), crisis management, SSFP orientation, and any other training that might be required.

f) Representation, Coordination and Consolidation:

• arranging for visitor and new arrival orientation and briefings, assessments (meeting venues, housing, etc) for SA staff and visitors and liaison with security staff in other agencies based in SA region.
• supporting SA meetings and attend external security fora or where otherwise designated by the RSM.
• acting as the CSU SA main point of contact in the absence of the RSM.
• coordinating and consolidating the production and disseminations of SA reports, returns and other deliverables such as, but not exclusive to, the Monthly Security Report, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) compliance updates and their associated components/outputs,
• tracking and periodically reporting on his/her part of the RSM ECA & SA budget,
• ensuring that incident reports including SIMSon and other security reports generated in SA are of an acceptable standard.
• Perform any other assignment related to support to CO SS staff and CSU as required by the RSM

Minimum Required Qualifications, skills and relevant work experience

• A relevant University degree.
• Specialist technical training in safety and security obtained in NGOs, private sector security, public safety, military or police training at the supervisory level;
• Qualified instructor/trainer in aspects of safety and security, risk management such as risk assessments, staff awareness and incident management in the NGO context.
• Candidates with a Master’s degree in a relevant security discipline and specific NGO security training e.g. HEAT or similar training will have an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years-experience in assisting humanitarian or development organization in safety and security program or equivalent experience in the public or private sectors at a managerial and/or supervisory level.

Competencies required: Team and relationship building, conflict management, action orientated, communication

Languages: Fluency in English is essential while French and Portuguese are desired languages.