Manager Security and Humanitarian
Access | ACF International | Action Against Hunger | Hyderabad
Job Description
Reporting to
Line
Manager : Provincial Head - Sindh
Technical/Support
Manager : Head of Humanitarian Access and Security
Manages
Manages
: Sec and Log Assistant is Technical Support to: Provincial Office Staff
Field
of Intervention
Sindh –
Pakistan
Travel
requirement
50 %
Qualifications
Master's
Degree political science, international relations, humanitarian affairs or
relevant field with minimum 05 years of overall experience and 03 years in
relevant field in development sector.
OR
Bachelor's
degree in relevant field with minimum 07 years overall experience and 05 years
in relevant field in development Sector.
Position
Objective
The
Humanitarian Access & Security Manager – Sindh will develop and oversee the
implementation of humanitarian access with all relevant stakeholders and
security management plans in compliance with ACF’s strategy and in line with
humanitarian principles, humanitarian needs, Duty of Care and Gender Equality
principles. The position will provide expert advice to all ACF entities
based in Sindh. The incumbent will report to Provincial Head Sindh and will
work closely with Head of HA and Sec, and other key stakeholders to design,
develop and implement high quality training and capacity strengthening programs
to all ACF Sindh staff.
Mission
1: Develop and oversee the implementation of Humanitarian Access and
Security in compliance with ACF’s Strategy
The HA
& Sec Manager is responsible to:
·
Serve as humanitarian access and security focal point for ACF in Sindh and
contribute to the enhancement of ACF’s image, reputation and acceptance within
local communities and amongst stakeholders by providing guidance and advice
inclusive of visibility strategies
·
Contribute in developing and implementing guidelines for humanitarian access
and engagement with provincial and local authorities articulating standard ACF
policy and guidance.
·
Maintain record of NOC, MoUs updated all the times for timely submission to
provincial and/or district authorities & LEAs in consultation withHOD HAS.
.
·
Conduct periodic security risk assessment and analysis (including spot checks)
of the areas of operations, devise mitigation measures to develop and update
local security plan and ensure implementation to enable effective security and
safety management.
·
Support development/revision of security management, hibernation and evacuation
plans, systems, SOPs and data consolidation and dissemination of relevant
security information to staff as per analysis of the security situation
·
Undertake site assessment and regular visits of ACF physical properties and
assets, report on findings and advise necessary improvements.
·
Ensure mechanism of security check and clearance of all vehicles, transport
contracts, travel requests, day-to-day field movements tracking and compliance
to ACF security protocols.
·
Orientation and capacity building of all ACF staff including drivers and
security guards on ACF security policies and procedures and give security
briefing to all local/international visitors visiting Sindh.
·
Ensure regular assessment of security situation and communicate accurate,
up-to-date information in appropriate local language(s) to all staff based in
Sindh through sms, whatsapp or email.
·
Report and Manage security incidents and crisis.
·
Prepare monthly security reports with analysis and report all ACF incidents
(SIRO).
·
Technically supervise security focal points of all ACF Bases/Projects in sindh
and manage performance of security team.
·
Conduct access analysis as and when required.
Mission
2: Liaison, Internal and External Coordination:
The HA
& Sec Manager is responsible to:
·
Liaise with external stakeholders, including provincial government PDMA, LEAs,
security focal points of I/NGOs and UN for understanding security situation and
facilitate access for ACF staff and implementation of ACF programmes.
·
Coordinate with ACF staff at Provincial office and Country office to ensure
that relevant humanitarian access and security SOPs are being implemented
·
Coordinate with partners and other stakeholders to ensure that staff working
under projects lead by ACF are following humanitarian and security principles
·
Represent ACF at various forums related to the department.
Mission
3: Ensure compliance with ACFs gender equality, child protection sensitivity
and Safeguarding policies
The HA
& Sec Manager is responsible to:
·
Read and ensure a full understanding of ACFs Gender, Child Protection and other
safeguarding policies
·
Implement all work related activities with a gender, inclusion and child
protection lens
·
Help build an inclusive office environment where people do not feel
disadvantaged or judged according to their gender or limited due to manageable
disability.
Skills
and resources needed to perform the function
·
Able to analyze and summarize complex security and
contextual information
·
Fluent in English, reading writing and speaking and/or
local language of the program implementation area
·
Excellent computer skills
·
Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills
·
Team management skills
·
Ability to handle stress and pressure
Relationship
Internal
·
Country Director
·
Deputy Country Director
·
Provincial Head - Sindh
·
Head of HA and Sec
·
Head of Logistics, HR, Finance and PD
·
Technical HODs/Managers
·
Project Leads and other project staff
·
All support function departments at Provincial office
·
Security guards
External
Consortium Partner staff
Other INGOs and NGOs (Counterparts primarily)
Relevant Forums /Working Groups at Provincial Level·
UN Agencies
·
Government Departments (DDMA, PDMAs, District
Administration, social welfare boards, law and force agencies and security
departments etc)
·
Action against Hunger is committed to the prevention of risks
related to abuse, sexual exploitation and the promotion of gender equality and
its diversity.
·
The Pakistan Mission encourages the application of
women/men/transgender/ disabled workers.
·
Action Against Hunger's recruitment process is free of charge,
no compensation of any form shall be requested from a candidate.
·
It reflects the major policies and its charter through its professionalism
and impartiality.
·
If you observe behavior in opposition to these values during
this process, please report it to the appropriate teams.
·
All persons hired by Action Against Hunger will also be checked
for compliance with the "anti-terrorist" lists, while respecting the
rights of employees and the confidentiality of personal data.
This
Job Description may evolve according to the needs of the mission and in view
the ever-changing scope of your designation
Skills
Computer Skills,Team Managements, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills
Job Details
Industry: N.G.O./Social Services
Functional Area: Security
Total Positions: 1 Post
Salary: PKR. 150,000 - 200,000/Month
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Department: Security
Job Location: Hyderabad, Pakistan
Gender: No Preference
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Degree Title: Master's Degree political science, international relations, humanitarian affairs or relevant field with minimum 05 years of overall experience and 03 years in relevant field in development sector.
Career Level: Experienced Professional
Experience: 5 Years - 8 Years (Bachelor's degree in relevant field with minimum 07 years overall experience and 05 years in relevant field in development Sector.)
Apply Before: Aug 30, 2021
Posting Date: Aug 21, 2021
