Kigoma, Tanzania, United Republic Of
1 day ago
Security Officer

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 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Security contractor's Management

Responsible for monitoring and managing the performance of the contracted security services providers including but not limited to the following activities;

Setting up context-specific KPIs for the contractors.Receipt and review of the contractor's security reports.Setting up meetings in a pre-defined schedule to evaluate contractors’ performance and timely feedback sharing.

2. Personnel Safety and Security

Ensure the safety and security of WVT personnel involving but not limited to the following activities:

Providing security briefings to visitors.Conducting security awareness to staff and affiliates.Identification and timely addressing risks that could affect staff safety while executing their duties.

3. Incident management (reporting and investigation)

Ensuring all incidents are reported in accordance with the standard procedures and where applicable; be thoroughly investigated to extract lessons. This will involve the following activities:

Escalating security issues per the reporting proceduresInvestigating incidents while upholding integrity and timeliness.

4. Safety and security of project supplies/asserts/commodities

Ensuring the WVT project asserts/ commodities are secured including but not limited to the following activities;

Assessment of the risk posed to commodities/asserts.Coming up with measures to mitigate the risks.

5. Reports

Preparation and timely sharing of reports pertaining to the security function including the following;

Monthly security management reports.Ensuring the master incident register is up to date.

6. Stakeholders’ Engagement

Various stakeholders play a key role in the success of the security function including but not limited to MoHA, Police, Sungu Sungu, UNHCR, WFP, and other agencies.

Plan and coordinate security prior to and during food distribution i.e., police, guards, MoHA, etc.Represent WVT in security forums and ensure effective communication with other security stakeholders in the camp.Establishing functioning information lines with key stakeholders to ensure the WVT function is well-informed on security dynamics in and outside the camps

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience          

At least 5 years’ experience in a proven security field public or private institutionExperience in humanitarian is an added valueHas strong relating and networking skillsFirst aid qualified

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification      

Degree in law, military or social science from a recognized institutionNo previous criminal records

Physical Requirements 

Should be physically fitBased in Nduta Camp (Kibondo) 

Language Requirements            

English and Swahili

KEY WORKING RELATIONS

PoliceMoHA

DECISION MAKING

Timely and concrete decision making

CORE COMPETENCIES

Be Safe and ResilientDeliver ResultsBuild RelationshipsBe AccountableLearn and DevelopImprove and InnovatePartner and CollaborateEmbrace Change

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Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only
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