Employer: GOAL
Location: South Sudan
Closing date: 25 Aug 2017
General Description of the Programme:
GOAL has been working in Sudan since 1985, originally in government controlled areas of Sudan, but from the early 1990s expanding into areas of southern Sudan controlled by the SPLA.
Initially GOAL's activities in Southern Sudan took the form of short term emergency interventions, but 1998, with the opening of a permanent base in Twic County, Warrap State, saw a move to longer term interventions although the focus of the intervention remained emergency response. GOAL South Sudan currently operates programmes in Twic County in Warrap State, Agok/Abyei in the AAA and Ulang, Baliet, Longachuk and Pagak in Upper Nile State.
GOAL South Sudan interventions have in recent years expanded to include a more integrated Primary Health Care approach, including, curative primary health care, based on the management of primary health clinics; preventative health care including HIV/AIDS messaging, malaria control and hygiene promotion; nutrition and food security, water and sanitation engineering and clinic construction/rehabilitation. The outbreak of fighting in December 2013 saw GOAL continue its development programming in many areas but GOAL also responded to the emergency situation of mass displacement and movement of people. The current situation is very fluid, dynamic and comes with high security risks in some areas.
The Security Officer role has five primary objectives:
To inform and advise senior management in the field and Juba on safety and security related issues and ensure that they are kept informed of all security developments and are in a position to take appropriate action when required.
To ensure that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to maximize the safety and security of all GOAL staff and that these systems and procedures are adhered to at all times.
To work with programme managers at all levels to ensure that safety and security is mainstreamed into all areas of planning and operations.
To ensure that all staff are aware of the risks that they face through a system of induction briefs, regular security briefings and security trainings.
To assist the logistics team as required.
Reporting Lines
The position holder will ultimately report to the Country Director; however, a dotted line will be maintained in reporting logistic matters to the ACD S. Further the SO will be an invited member of the SMT as and when required. The SO will work to the Regional Security Advisor / Global Security Advisor in conjunction with the CD on technical security matters and will keep the RSA abreast of major security incidents or developments.
Key Duties - Security:
Coordination:
Attend security coordination meetings and report back to the SMT on relevant information.
Develop contacts and information gathering systems amongst UN, NGOs, INGO’s, government agencies and embassies and share security information with them on a regular basis.
Security documentation:
Produce weekly security reports for the Country SMT that review any incidents in GOAL sites, summarize relevant external Sitrep, and analyse security/social/political/economic information from the wide range of information sources available that may impact the operation of GOAL's programmes in
Oversee the performance of the guards and drivers, liaising as necessary with VSS management. Conduct regular trainings, rehearsals and contingency planning sessions with security staff.
Ensure that all incidents are reported, analysed and actions taken where necessary. Implement incident tracking system.
Maintain an Emergency Contact database with up to date information for all staff.
In association with the RSA Ensure that the Country and Field Safety Security and Evacuation Plans (SSEP) and relevant Annexes are reviewed and updated on a regular basis.
In association with the RSA ensure that the Country and Field Safety Security and Evacuation Plans (SSEP) and relevant Annexes are reviewed and updated on a regular basis.
In association with the RSA ensure that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relating to safety and security are reviewed and updated on a regular basis.
With the Country SMT, RSA and GSA develop contingency plans, ensuring that staff understand their roles in an emergency and that GOAL has the resources to carry out the contingency plans.
Keep current and provide all staff with Constant Companion Cards, ensuring that the contact information on the card is up to date.
Ensure that all GOAL staff have valid GOAL Identification and that staff leaving GOAL hand in their ID as part of the clearance process.
Liaise with external security actors to ensure the safety and security of GOAL staff and property.
Health and Safety:
With the appropriate health staff and ACDS ensure that all offices and GOAL accommodation have fully stocked, up-to-date First Aid and PEP kits.
Ensure that appropriate fire safety equipment is in place in offices, compounds and vehicles. Ensure that staff are aware of what to do in the event of a fire.
Liaise with the transport manager/ACDS to ensure that all vehicles have the necessary safety and security equipment.
Ensure that hibernation kits are present in all compounds and review contents on a regular basis to ensure that nothing has expired.
Develop security phone trees and maintain the GOAL warden system.
In association with the RSA / GSA update the security induction materials on a regular basis and provide inductions to all new staff.
Requirements (Essential)
Diploma in Development/political or social science or related field.
At least 5 years of experience with GOAL out of which two years are in South Sudan.
Experience working as security focal person/ either acting or interim in similar context like South Sudan.
Experience in developing standard operating procedures for safety and security of international personnel.
Good command of written and spoken English
Requirement (Desirable)
Experience in logistics and supply chain management
Arabic language
Good interpersonal skills proven management/coordination experience with international organisations/agencies.
Experience in Managing/coordinating security related evacuations.
Very enthusiastic and able to work extra hours to achieve the objectives of the mission.
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.
GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy, which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organisation without authority, except in the normal execution of duty. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies any job offer made is also subject to police clearance. GOAL is an equal opportunities employer.
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. Any published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.
Location: South Sudan
Closing date: 25 Aug 2017
General Description of the Programme:
GOAL has been working in Sudan since 1985, originally in government controlled areas of Sudan, but from the early 1990s expanding into areas of southern Sudan controlled by the SPLA.
Initially GOAL's activities in Southern Sudan took the form of short term emergency interventions, but 1998, with the opening of a permanent base in Twic County, Warrap State, saw a move to longer term interventions although the focus of the intervention remained emergency response. GOAL South Sudan currently operates programmes in Twic County in Warrap State, Agok/Abyei in the AAA and Ulang, Baliet, Longachuk and Pagak in Upper Nile State.
GOAL South Sudan interventions have in recent years expanded to include a more integrated Primary Health Care approach, including, curative primary health care, based on the management of primary health clinics; preventative health care including HIV/AIDS messaging, malaria control and hygiene promotion; nutrition and food security, water and sanitation engineering and clinic construction/rehabilitation. The outbreak of fighting in December 2013 saw GOAL continue its development programming in many areas but GOAL also responded to the emergency situation of mass displacement and movement of people. The current situation is very fluid, dynamic and comes with high security risks in some areas.
The Security Officer role has five primary objectives:
To inform and advise senior management in the field and Juba on safety and security related issues and ensure that they are kept informed of all security developments and are in a position to take appropriate action when required.
To ensure that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to maximize the safety and security of all GOAL staff and that these systems and procedures are adhered to at all times.
To work with programme managers at all levels to ensure that safety and security is mainstreamed into all areas of planning and operations.
To ensure that all staff are aware of the risks that they face through a system of induction briefs, regular security briefings and security trainings.
To assist the logistics team as required.
Reporting Lines
The position holder will ultimately report to the Country Director; however, a dotted line will be maintained in reporting logistic matters to the ACD S. Further the SO will be an invited member of the SMT as and when required. The SO will work to the Regional Security Advisor / Global Security Advisor in conjunction with the CD on technical security matters and will keep the RSA abreast of major security incidents or developments.
Key Duties - Security:
Coordination:
Attend security coordination meetings and report back to the SMT on relevant information.
Develop contacts and information gathering systems amongst UN, NGOs, INGO’s, government agencies and embassies and share security information with them on a regular basis.
Security documentation:
Produce weekly security reports for the Country SMT that review any incidents in GOAL sites, summarize relevant external Sitrep, and analyse security/social/political/economic information from the wide range of information sources available that may impact the operation of GOAL's programmes in
Oversee the performance of the guards and drivers, liaising as necessary with VSS management. Conduct regular trainings, rehearsals and contingency planning sessions with security staff.
Ensure that all incidents are reported, analysed and actions taken where necessary. Implement incident tracking system.
Maintain an Emergency Contact database with up to date information for all staff.
In association with the RSA Ensure that the Country and Field Safety Security and Evacuation Plans (SSEP) and relevant Annexes are reviewed and updated on a regular basis.
In association with the RSA ensure that the Country and Field Safety Security and Evacuation Plans (SSEP) and relevant Annexes are reviewed and updated on a regular basis.
In association with the RSA ensure that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relating to safety and security are reviewed and updated on a regular basis.
With the Country SMT, RSA and GSA develop contingency plans, ensuring that staff understand their roles in an emergency and that GOAL has the resources to carry out the contingency plans.
Keep current and provide all staff with Constant Companion Cards, ensuring that the contact information on the card is up to date.
Ensure that all GOAL staff have valid GOAL Identification and that staff leaving GOAL hand in their ID as part of the clearance process.
Liaise with external security actors to ensure the safety and security of GOAL staff and property.
Health and Safety:
With the appropriate health staff and ACDS ensure that all offices and GOAL accommodation have fully stocked, up-to-date First Aid and PEP kits.
Ensure that appropriate fire safety equipment is in place in offices, compounds and vehicles. Ensure that staff are aware of what to do in the event of a fire.
Liaise with the transport manager/ACDS to ensure that all vehicles have the necessary safety and security equipment.
Ensure that hibernation kits are present in all compounds and review contents on a regular basis to ensure that nothing has expired.
Develop security phone trees and maintain the GOAL warden system.
In association with the RSA / GSA update the security induction materials on a regular basis and provide inductions to all new staff.
Requirements (Essential)
Diploma in Development/political or social science or related field.
At least 5 years of experience with GOAL out of which two years are in South Sudan.
Experience working as security focal person/ either acting or interim in similar context like South Sudan.
Experience in developing standard operating procedures for safety and security of international personnel.
Good command of written and spoken English
Requirement (Desirable)
Experience in logistics and supply chain management
Arabic language
Good interpersonal skills proven management/coordination experience with international organisations/agencies.
Experience in Managing/coordinating security related evacuations.
Very enthusiastic and able to work extra hours to achieve the objectives of the mission.
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.
GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy, which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organisation without authority, except in the normal execution of duty. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies any job offer made is also subject to police clearance. GOAL is an equal opportunities employer.
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. Any published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.