Safety & Security Coordinator

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)
Job Description:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Risk Management
Conduct of Risk Assessments and reviewed periodically
Development and Implementation of Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Plans
Submit and update Integrated Risk Management report for regular presentation to the National Director and WVI partnership stakeholders, as well as the Regional Security Adviser
Provide training for ADP managers and staff on relevant areas such as first aid, staff safety, incident reporting.
Risk Management coordination and cooperation with other departments (P&C, Finances, Communications, IT & HEA, etc.) for input into Integrated Risk Management report
Crisis Management
Ensure that crisis management plan exists
Support in the development of the country business continuity plan (BCP)
Ensure emergency communication protocols and plans exist.
Simulations carried out due to Crisis Management Protocols.
Safety & Security Management
Ensure context related SOPs are developed and updated in-line with existing WVI standards
Report Incidents (Incident Reporting) in close coordination with P&C and Finances
Implementation of Core Security Requirements (CSR) as issued by the Office of Corporate Security (OCS).
Inclusion of Safety and Security into Programme designs (coordination with Integrated Ministry)
Training & Development
Prepare pre-arrival security briefing and onsite security brief for all visitors and guests of WV Myanmar
Provide basic security training for new staff and also refreshers/updates for other staff.
Networking
Attend Inter-agency meeting and represent WV accordingly.
Documentation of information sharing between Agencies.
Coordinate with other agencies.
Information & updates
Availability of an alert system
Regular risk advisories based on context development
Compile relevant security information and validate accordingly
SOPs clearly outline incident reporting mechanism
Relevant fiscal year budgets have details component for staff security measures due to national and local context as well as WVI standards
Carry out or engage task with good judgement and responsibly.
Perform additional duties and assignments proactively
By actively participating with manager in producing a relevant and jointly agreed development plan
The plan will identify key areas which will assist in personal and professional development consistent with World Vision’s strategic goals
By demonstrating an understanding of and commitment to World Vision’s Core Values in the approach to work and relationships
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Minimum 3 to5 years of field experience in humanitarian relief, development aid or international relations related programs in difficult environment.
Experience of working in difficult environments.
Self motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a highly stressful and challenging environment.
Experience in managing security portfolio.
Bachelor's or master's Degree from University or college
Expertise in current risk management practices and issues
Good understanding of international relations and international law.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, establish information and security networks, and coordinate with country authorities, the militaries, donors, International Organizations and local NGOs.
Ability to formulate and communicate analysis under pressure.
Ability to deliver training to multi-national staff.
Knowledge of local languages highly desirable.
Proven skills in concise and report writing.
Ability to priorities risk management related tasks and complete reports to deadlines.
Ability to affect change outside of line management structure.
Proven knowledge of MS office applications and IT literacy and capacity to learn and use other packages.
Commitment to the aims and principles of WV. In particular, a good understanding of WV’s mandate, the child focus of the organization and WVI’s Christian background.
Willingness to work in uncertain security environments.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only