Peace Corps is recruiting a Safety and Security Assistant, to be based in Nampula.
Duties
- Provides critical assistance to the Peace Corps Safety and Security Coordinator (SSC), PCVs, PCTs and PC staff in all areas of safety and security
- The SSA is considered to be the primary security assistant to the Peace Corps SSC
General Duties
- Assists the SSC in ensuring that each Volunteer site meets post’s site selection criteria
- Assists the SSC in performing ongoing monitoring of Volunteer whereabouts and in making updated Volunteer whereabouts information available to the SSC and staff
- Assists SSC in providing updates and monitoring information concerning safety and security data in the VIDA database (i.e. Volunteers, Consolidation Points, Emergency Action events, sites, reports, etc.)
- Assists the SSC in designing and delivering safety and security training sessions in PST and ISTs and for staff, when required
- Assists the SSC in developing and organizing safety and security resources such as manuals, books, leaflets, pamphlets, slides, presentations, videos, and memos and makes their contents and Peace Corps’ policies known to staff and Volunteers
- Under guidance from the SSC, ensures that reportable incidents are communicated to PC and other authorities and coordinates follow-up activities as appropriate
- Helps the SSC develop and coordinate Volunteer and local police contacts/communication in the incident reporting process as needed
- Assists the SSC in maintaining post-crime statistics and analyzing trends
- Under the guidelines established by the CD and SSC, helps maintain contact with Embassy security staff and local law officials
- Develops, arranges, and maintains a legible and orderly system of compiling, reporting, and filing safety and security incident reports, local media reports with safety implications, safety and security directives from Peace Corps Headquarters, the US Embassy, and post
- Participates in staff meetings (both general staff meetings and senior staff meetings at the discretion of the CD), discussions and activities, and makes recommendations for changes in program policy and procedures as they relate to Volunteer safety and security
Training
- Assists the Safety and Security Coordinator (SSC) with the planning, preparation and development of training materials for Volunteer and Staff Safety and Security trainings
- Facilitates or co-facilitates training sessions when asked by the SSC
Incident Reporting and Response
- Works closely with the SSC to develop reporting and follow-up procedures for incidents reported by Volunteers (housing inspection, police follow-up, property damage, etc.)
- Helps coordinate PCV and local Police contacts/communication in the incident reporting process as needed
- Assists the SSC in communicating to the CD about difficult safety and security issues
- Coordinates follow-up activities as appropriate
Emergency Action Committee Planning and Testing
- Assists the SSC, CD, and other members of the Emergency Action Committee in preparing for and responding to emergencies including assisting the SSC and the Emergency Action Committee team in reviewing, revising, and testing post’s Emergency Action Plans
- During post’s response to natural and/or man-made disasters the SSA will play a significant role in assisting the SSC in the assessments of situations that may lead to the implementation of Volunteer alerts and/or consolidation of Volunteers
- Under the direction of the SSC and/or CD, coordinates the testing of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) with staff at least once per year
- In collaboration with other staff, prepares a written report of the results of the EAP test and distributes it to all interested parties
- Assists with EAP revisions as needed
Other Duties
- Under the guidance of the SSC, follows-up on recommendations from PCSSO visits
- Under the guidance of the SSC, CD and/or PCSSO, follows-up on Regional Security Officer (RSO) security recommendations for the Peace Corps office and staff residences
- Performs other safety and security duties as assigned by the SSC and/or Country Director
- When the SSC is on leave, the ASSC will serve as the Acting SSC until the SSC’s return
Requisites
Education
- High School diploma (or local equivalent)
Experience
Must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Experience with Peace Corps safety and security programs and/or Volunteer support operations
- Experience with safety and security programs of similar NGO/development organizations
- Relevant professional security or law enforcement experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other organizations, including local law enforcement, criminal justice, emergency management, and other NGO/development agencies
- Ability to analyze crime trends and other risks and propose mitigation strategies
- Demonstrated organizational and communication skills
- Demonstrated Portuguese and English proficiency, both written and oral
- Ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite and other basic computer knowledge
- Ability to conduct training and give presentations in both Portuguese and English
- Ability to work with minimal supervision on multiple projects simultaneously
- Willingness/availability to travel throughout the country with little notice
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive official PC vehicles
- Must be able to successfully pass a security background check
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong understanding and knowledge of local law and criminal justice system
- Knowledge of basic criminal investigative principles
Notes
- Only short listed applicants will be contacted
- Kindly reference the source of this job post: emprego.co.mz
How to Apply
1. Documentation
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- References
2. Application