Project Security Coordinator – Mogadishu Somalia

Somalia Bar ama Baro, BAB “Teach or Learn” Program

                                                                       Vacancy Post

Position Title: Project Security Coordinator

Position Location: Mogadishu Somalia.

Duration of Employment: Full-Time

Background:

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic development and post-crisis stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Program Summary:

The USAID/Somalia Bar Ama Baro program works to increase access to quality education for a targeted number of out-of-school children and youth (ages 8-15) in specific regions of Somalia. The Program will work to increase student enrollment in alternative education program sites, improve their safety, monitor acquisition of literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional skills among the learners who enroll in them, and enhance the Federal Government of Somalia’s capacity to regulate them.

Position Summary:

The Project Security Coordinator (PSC) is responsible for the conduct of all project related security and liaison functions as identified by the Chief of Party (COP) and designees. The Senior Security Coordinator’ overall mission is to keep all project personnel and assets safe from harm. S/he has delegated responsibility for the day-to-day management and coordination of operational field security activities, provides continuous security and contextual information to the team, ensures compliance with corporate security policies, and maintains liaison with the Project Security Manager (PSM).

Communications, coordination and liaison with various government departments, NGO’s, local partners, sub-contractors, and security service providers will be some of the key responsibilities of the PSC. This position will be based in Mogadishu, Somalia, with activities expected to be carried out throughout the South-Central Region of Somalia.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Project Security Coordinator reports to the Chief of Party under supervision of the Project Security Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

The PSC works closely with the Project Security Manager on safety and security matters for the project in Somalia.  The PSC does not only serve as an extension of the PSM’s duties and responsibilities but also is responsible for the full spectrum of safety and security duties in the absence of the PSM.

The Project Security Coordinator will:

• Coordinate full spectrum of security protocols, procedures, plans, processes, and concepts in close cooperation with the COP and PSM.
• Cover for the PSM in his absence from Mogadishu
• Assist with upkeeping and maintaining of project security documentation and conduct regular risk analysis and assessments
• Provide daily updates of security developments and incidents for all field staff deployed in Somalia
• Contribute to weekly and other related reports
• Provide timely risk management and security risk mitigation advice
• Provide in country liaison and advice on all security related matters
• Perform journey management and staff accounting duties, including review of domestic travel requests
• Using networks of local contacts, provide recommendations for changes including adaption of Creative posture and approach to balanced risk management
• Advise on local staff (work related) and all expat staff travel in country, with specific input on routes, timings, and coordination during travel
• Provide security, safety and risk mitigation advice and recommendations to the PSM
• Ensure that project staff comply with project security procedures, including the upkeeping and maintaining of registers and adherence to cyber security protocols
• Monitor and analyze the ongoing threat environment faced by the project
• Provide appropriate security orientation briefings to all new employees, staff, visiting consultants and advisors
• Coordinate and oversee access management and control for visitors and vehicles at the project offices
• Perform lock up and opening-up duties of the project offices and enforce clear desk policy
• Conduct regular road safety training for drivers and implementing of driver’s orders to road safety measures are followed and applied
• Establish points of contact at various government departments including selected security entities, immigration, airport, and customs (when required) in support of the project activities
• Coordinate and liaise with partner and sub-contractor security focal points in Mogadishu and regions
• Liaise and coordinate with the IT officer to ensure that principles and measures to enhance information and cyber security related to the project are followed
• Travel as needed to regional offices to perform security duties and functions, including security risk assessments pertaining to the area of operations and facilities
• Assist with out-of-hours emergency responses
• Be able to travel to Somali regions and areas of operation of the project
• Perform routine administrative tasks related to security clearances, visas, airport transfers, badges, and access management, including access to the Aden Adde International Airport (AAIA) “Green” zone
• Support the project with business continuity, when required
• Communicate procedures and processes with project staff to ensure compliancy with local regulations and procedures.
• Report any conflict of interest, misconduct, and reputational risks.
• Maintain close communications with the project back stop to coordinate and support visitors from HQ
• Work closely with operations and programs to stay abreast of project activities and fulfill coordination duties between security, programs, and operations
• Advise and guide the project on Creative Sensitive Information (CSI) policy, procedures, protocols and practices. Ensure that personal identifiable information in custody of the project is appropriately protected.