Security Officer (Kibondo) - World Vision

Job purpose:
To ensure core security requirements are adhered, security systems are implemented and communicated for smooth articulation or organization operation.
Observe mission and core values of World Vision and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Advise management and staff on key security issues that may affect operations.
  • Ensure core security requirements are implemented and regularly monitored in line with audit security requirement.
  • To carry out security risk assessment and provide timely advise on appropriate measures and actions.
  • To develop and monitor appropriate evacuation and other contingency plans for national office and projects.
  • Provide technical support in establishment and maintenance of an efficient security structures and protocols (like security focal points and security phone call tree).
  • Timely preparation and submission of incidence report to Regional Security Director and through FST.
  • Build capacity to staff on security issues.
  • Networking with local security team from agencies and government.
Other Competencies/ Attributes:
  • Must be committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
  • Perform other duties as required.
Qualification: Education/ Knowledge/ technical skills and Experience:
The following maybe acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on the job training:
Minimum Qualification required:
  • Military Qualification between Lieutenant and Colonel or between Inspector and Assistant Commissioner.
  • BA Degree Social Sciences or related field is an added advantage.
  • 3 Years work experience in supervisory/ Managerial role in military/security.
Other technical skills and Abilities:
  • Experience in working with peace keeping force will be an added advantage
  • Computer skills and software knowledge
  • Demonstrate ability in coordination
  • Good planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff
  • Good communication skills
Work environment/ conditions:
  • Work environment: Office based with frequent travel to the field
  • Travel: 20 % domestics/International travel is required