Country Security Manager

Job Description

The Country Security Manager is responsible for overseeing daily security management of all Acted premises and project sites, ensuring a permanent monitoring and assessment of the security situation in country, as well as reviewing and implementing Acted security management guidelines and protocols. He/she will also advise the Country Director and Senior Management Team on all issues of safety and security and provide appropriate security training and mentoring.

Main Duties

• Department management
• Context & Risk analysis
• Develop and update Country Security Plans, SOPs and Contingency Plans
• Daily Security Management
• Crisis management

Crisis Management

• *Adapt crisis management protocols to the local situation;*
• *Act as a key member of the Crisis Management Team so that safety policies and procedures are implemented;*

Reporting

• 6. Reporting

Training and Briefing

• *Conduct security briefing for each new international staff arriving in country;*
• *Design security training modules for Country Director’s approval and HQ endorsement;*

Additional Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a security network
• Ensure external representation