Security Operations Officer (SMLP-2) – HRO-352 at Integrity Action

The Security Operations Officer’s responsibility is to monitor the security situation in Somalia, conduct risk assessments, oversee field visits, assist in tracking team movements, participate in enforcing security and safety procedures, and provide sound and timely advice to SMLP-2 project staff and management on safety and security matters. The Security Operations Officer is committed to implementing and maintaining the highest standards of security and contingency planning in order to ensure the safety of all SMLP-2 project staff. Reporting to the Senior Finance and Operations. Manager (SFOM), the SOO will supervise the Operations Assistant, Administrative Assistant and Security Coordinators.

Terms of Reference

Security

• Act as the designated Security Focal Point for the SMLP-2 project, responsible for all aspects of in-country security management.
• Support the implementation of Integrity’s safety and security policies and procedures on the SMLP-2 project.
• Liaise with the Security Coordinators and other relevant SMLP-2 team members to ensure; due diligence and desktop security risk assessments (SRAs) for fieldwork in Somalia are made, suitable mitigations are applied, and risks are properly logged, tracked and updated.
• Regular engagement with Integrity’s Mogadishu based private security provider. Oversee the logistics of all in-country trips to Somalia.
• Coordinate safety and security related trainings for relevant project personnel.
• Conduct the initial review of fieldwork plans, oversee field visits and monitor field team movements.
• Incident management and reporting of security incidents impacting the project to the COP. Provide pre-departure briefings for all visitors to Kenya, as well as a security briefing on arrival. Lead office orientations for new project personnel and visitors.
• Monitor the operating contexts of Kenya and Somalia on an ongoing basis, flagging key security-related developments to the COP and relevant team members.
• Produce and regularly update fit-for-purpose contingency plans (such as hibernation, relocation, and evacuation plans), as well as other Security-related SOPs.

Procurement and Logistics

• Support preparation, planning and implementation of logistics activities to ensure they are compliant with USAID rules and regulations (AIDAR & FAR).
• Support preparation of purchase request forms (PRFs) and Purchase Orders (POs).
• Track all project assets/equipment that is issued to short-term staff and long-term staff and maintain an up-to-date asset register.
• Any other project-related duties as required and requested by the Senior Finance and Operations Manager (SFOP).

Your Education and Experience

The Security Operations Officer must have:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in security and administrative or operational support functions with an international organization.
• Excellent ability to communicate, work in a team, and collaborate with individuals with diverse technical backgrounds and with external stakeholders including government entities and international agencies.
• Previous experience managing international and local staff.
• Experience as a risk analyst and/or acting as a Security Focal Point for an international organization.
• Experience with implementing donor-funded programs in Somalia or fragile and conflict affected settings. Familiarity with USAID policies and procedures is an asset.
• Familiarity with the operations of BHA programs and knowledge of IP activities in Somalia is highly desirable.