Security Assistant & Fleet Focal Point – Kirkuk

JOB O PPORTUNITY

Security Assistant & Fleet Focal Point – Kirkuk

World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision – Iraq Office is looking for a highly qualified and motivated person for the position of Security Assistant & Fleet Focal Point – Kirkuk

 

Purpose of Position:

To support the Zonal Manager and Security Coordinator, in ensuring that effective security and fleet safety measures for the Field offices/Response programs are appropriately planned for and addressed within the national context.  The position will lead in optimizing organizational security, security risk management and be the focal point for managing day-to-day fleet operations for UNDP project.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

Strategy & Planning

• Assist the Security Officer and Security Coordinator in Implementing the Response security strategy in alignment with WV security policy so as to ensure the operational priorities of the Zonal Offices is appropriately supported.
• Ensure Security Risk Assessments, Context Risk Ratings and Core Security Requirement standards, processes and procedures are completed in accordance with current Office of Corporate Security guidelines and training.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the Zonal Staff.

 

Security Operations

• Work with the Zonal Manager and other managers as appropriate to carry out Security Risk Assessments as required/directed.
• Ensure Zonal Context Risk Ratings are established and updated as required.
• Ensure Core Security Requirements are implemented in line with Context Risk Ratings for the offices within area of responsibility.
• Provide input and support to management in crisis situations and critical incidents.
• Conduct site visits with Operations team to conduct new area Security Risk Assessment to assist in expanding operational reach/portfolio.

 

Networking and External Liaison/Engagement

• Represent WV at local NGO security network meetings and ensure information from these groups is disseminated to relevant staff.
• Build ongoing networks for sharing security information and coordination,

 

Capacity Building and Technical Training

• Coordinate the assessment, development, and implementation of the response office capacity building plan for Zone Staff based on local security risk assessments.
• Seek to develop a culture of security awareness and monitor staff compliance.

 

Support Fleet Operations

• Coordinate with National Office Transport Officer in all matters relating to journey management within operational zone.
• Manage the drivers on a day-to-day basis.
• Facilitate requests for transport from staff to conduct World Vision business, or with the proper approval
• Prioritize transport requests where necessary in cooperation with the Zonal Manager and Transport Officer.
• Ensure the vehicle tracking system is in place and up to date.
• Ensure that proper vehicle management policies and fleet safety guidelines are followed.
• Ensure proper management of vehicle first aid kits, and associated safety equipment in the vehicles is checked regularly and maintained.
• Perform any other tasks as required by the Supervisor.

 

Reporting and Documentation

• Provide a regular security report to National Security and Fleet Coordinator.
• Ensure that all security incidents are reported and documented in accordance with WV Security Policy and Incident Management Notification Protocol
• Build the capacity of the field-based security focal persons where present.
• Collect, analyse, and disseminate security information appropriately.
• Maintain all required security and fleet related documents, to be reviewed and updated regularly and/or when needed.

 

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Mode of Application:

If you are interested in this position, to apply, please register at: https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Security-Assistant-and-Fleet-Focal-Point—Kirkuk_JR28133  

No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short-listed candidates will be notified for the interview. The deadline for application is 14 January 2024.

 

As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks