Country Security Director | Port-au-Prince, Haiti | 2024

Chemonics seeks a country security director for the anticipated USAID Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project in Haiti to facilitate developing, managing, and updating the security platform that will support all Chemonics operations in Haiti. This position will be based in Cap-Haitien, Haiti initially and move to Port au Prince, Haiti when security permits. Fielding is anticipated in June 2024. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Chemonics is currently implementing two USAID-funded projects in Haiti: The Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) and the Famine Early Warning Systems (FEWS) Network.

• The GHSC-PSM project is the primary vehicle through which USAID 1) procures and provides health commodities, 2) provides technical assistance to improve partner countries’ management of the supply chain, and 3) collaborates with key international stakeholders to support global health initiatives.
• The FEWS NET project objective is to provide timely, accurate, evidence-based, and transparent food security early warning information and analysis. This project supports local and regional food security networks to contribute to achieving the global objective of food security for all.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the development of the security platform for program operations in all 10 departments of Haiti that are compliant with Chemonics corporate security guidance, and propose revisions and enhancements to the security platform.
• Build and enhance security relationships with local law enforcement, civil authorities, and development organizations.
• Provide leadership, strategic guidance, and management for special security requirements. These include but are not limited to general and facility security assessments; event security; security for staff traveling in and around Haiti; support for regional assessments and/or project movements in risk areas; and any situation that might threaten the safety of staff and operations.
• Manage security provider/ subcontractor (s) and optimize performance.
• Conduct incident and situational reporting as requested to senior management team that capture recommendations for changes in posture, major events and any impact on staff or program delivery.
• Implement the capability to operate safely across all Chemonics projects through the oversight of the implementation and quality control of security policies and the standard operating procedures. This includes ensuring sound security plans that enable the projects missions while meeting Chemonics standards; problem solving specific security issues; determining resource requirements; and vetting and selection of security resources for a constantly improving platform.
• Supervise the Country Security Manager based on his job description and ad-hoc assignments given to him.
• Oversee the movements of staff and vehicles for all programs in Haiti, and specifically 1PL distributions for the GHSC-PSM program by providing guidance and instructions for trips based on the security environment and staff requests.
• Manage and continuously upgrade the Chemonics crisis and incident management preparation and capabilities through updating project emergency action plans and corresponding business continuity plans to ensure a fail-safe emergency communications system; clear emergency duties and responsibilities; and systems that foster fast, deliberate, and coordinated team responses.
• Act as local incident coordinator and conduct scenario training and test exercises and facilitate ad hoc training and periodic drills at each project office and residential location to ensure emergency continuity. Ensure that all staff are briefed on all safety and security considerations for project personnel arriving in the country from overseas.
• Strengthen project staff security skills and habits by providing recommendations and implementations of staff training programs and monitor completion and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Proven expertise in Haitian security issues, including current threat environment, security policy, key actors, risk assessment, and best practices.
• 15 or more years of experience in risk and security management and oversight and design of security platforms required – experience in multiple conflict environments preferred.
• Experience managing complex, sensitive, and high-risk security crises.
• Demonstrated ability to generate and leverage network connections in Haiti to promote an accurate and timely understanding of the security context in Haiti.
• Ability to connect with local Haitian authorities and international NGOs operating in Haiti, as well as possessing a high ability to build strategic relationships and expand networks.
• Experience balancing security and safety needs with program access and continuity.
• Experience providing security oversight to an international donor program required.
• Ability to report to and coordinate with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Experience in training civilians on safety and security measures.
• Experience coordinating and implementing evacuations of international staff out of the country/post.
• Familiarity with journey management and secure transportation in high-risk areas.
• Warehouse safety and security and supply chain logistics security experience beneficial.
• Strong analytical and written reporting skills.
• Excellent oral communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of U.S. government and USAID processes and regulations preferred.
• Training or certifications in security management, crisis response, or protective operations preferred.
• Prior professional experience working with/in law enforcement or military coupled with private sector work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English and French is required. Creole fluency is preferred.