Security Assistant

ACTED — французька неурядова організація, заснована в 1993 році, яка підтримує вразливі верстви населення, які постраждали від гуманітарних криз у всьому світі. ACTED надає постійну підтримку вразливим громадам шляхом забезпечення стійкості післякризових заходів та готовності до довгострокових викликів, що стоять перед населенням, з метою подолання циклу бідності, сприяння розвитку та зменшення вразливості до катастроф. Наші співробітники завжди готові реагуванню в надзвичайні ситуації, підтримці та відновленню сталого розвитку через 450 проектів у 39 країнах.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Context analysis

• Provide daily contextual security report to the AC and security department on the different rayonna and hromada of the Oblast

• Provide context and risk analysis of potential new locations of intervention

2. Security Assessments

• Carry-out monthly evaluation (Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) self-assessment) for the Dnipro and Kropyvnytskyi offices

• Provide road risk analysis for ACTED areas of intervention

3. Operational support

• Ensure compliance with the MOSS and be responsible for First Aid Kits/ Trauma Kits and Fire Safety at the ACTED Dnipro and Kropyvnytskyi offices

• Ensure the ACTED security processes are applied and explained to all staff based and visiting the area, and update and display the emergency contact list at the office(s), and to all staff visiting the area(s)

• Ensure the WA check-in groups are updated, and relevant headcounts are done in a timely manner

• Ensure the access control to the premises (control the visitor books, all visitors have badges, staff to wear their ID, etc.) and timely issuance of ID cards

• Ensure a proper level of preparation before movement on the field and support senior Security staff and the AC in setting movement rules which are adapted to the local context to support the logistic and security team in country

• Ensure the follow-up of team’s movements to the field in supervising the check-ins, and support wider movement plan in coordination with the AC on a weekly basis4. Briefing and training

• In collaboration with the CSM/CSO, provide security briefings for all national and international incoming ACTED staff in Dnipro and Kropyvnytskyi offices with follow-up periodically or when applicable

5. Liaison with humanitarian, military, community, and other actors

• Establish a strong relationship with other actors (both security related and administrative), including other NGO/INGO, INSO and agencies working in the security management field

• Establish a strong relationship with implementing partners and share updates/ guidance as per recommendation from CSM/CSO and ACTerms of ReferenceACTED

• Establish and ensure a strong relationship with local authorities and local organizations in the areas of implementation and develop a contact database to allow relevant and timely follow up with relevant authorities in support of ACTED’s project objectives.

• Report on status of access documentation for newly regained areas and support ACTED staff in getting the right authorization documents in a timely manner

6. Reporting

• Ability to work and write in English and Ukrainian is a pre-requisite.

7. Protection Mainstreaming

• Promoting of and adhering to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy and guidelines (for site residents, ACTED staff, partner agencies, casual labors).

• Perform other duties as requested by supervisorIII. 

Experience and Skills

• Strong knowledge of the local context

• At least 1 year of experience in the humanitarian and/or international organization (strongly preferred)

• Experience in contingency planning, and experience in emergency simulations will be considered an advantage

• Previous experience providing training and making presentations (preferred)

• Excellent computer skills (office applications) (preferred)

• Working knowledge of written and spoken English is required (and will be assessed via interview)

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“ACTED has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH). Please note that any candidate offered a job will sign the Code of Conduct, and related policies, as part of their work contract. Misconduct can lead to dismissal.”