ThaiNGO

Position in the Organization

Reports to (Hierarchical):

Project Coordinator

Reports to (Functional):

Project Coordinator

Job Family:

Operations

Main Purpose

Providing support to the Project Coordinator and the Logistics Team Leader/Manager in the security management, contributing to the daily follow-up according to DWBT protocols, standards and procedures to ensure the smooth running of the project’s risk reduction strategy.

Accountabilities

• Monitor and report on the compliance in relation to key aspects of security management to the Project Coordinator and the Logistics Team Leader. Support the implementation of the project’s risk analysis and reduction strategy. Identify current and potential vulnerabilities in the project’s security Standard Operating Procedures. Propose and apply, in agreement with the operational line management, necessary improvements to the project security plan.
• Participate in the development, review and adaptation of the project security plan.
• Assist the Project Coordinator in internal communication sessions and events about security (for locally hired and internationally mobile staff) in order to improve awareness, understanding of DWBT security policies and project security plan. Write meeting minutes and contribute to the meeting logbook.
• In coordination with the Project Coordinator and Logistics Team Leader, prepare and conduct regular security briefings and debriefings of project staff (locally hired and internationally mobile) in line with the requirements of the project security plan and standard operating procedures, ensuring as well that due informed consent is provided, and risk analysis updated as per the mission’s and context’s requirements.
• Perform additional responsibilities or tasks related to security as required by the Project Coordinator.
• Document the implementation of the project security plan, including writing meeting minutes, and reporting on security indicators (checklist). Ensure the Project Coordinator and Logistics Team Leader are supported in order to be capable to follow the project security plan and makes them accountable for the implementation.

DWBT Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

Support the implementation of the project’s risk analysis:

• Risk assessment and reduction strategies (vulnerabilities and impact). Threat reduction strategies (networking, engagement) are PC and/or Deputy responsibilities.
• Monitor to ensure the risk analysis is updated as per the project and context’s requirements.
• Participate in the development, review and adaptation of the project security plan and propose necessary improvements.
• Responsible for monitoring the agreed security measures (vulnerabilities and impact related) and to inform the Project Coordinator of any gaps / mistakes in their implementation. S/he will also inform the LTL if it refers to measures to be implemented under his/her responsibility.
• Identify current and potential vulnerabilities in the project’s security rules & procedures (Standard Operating Procedures, Movement protocol and Contingency procedures)
• Responsible for proposing a security simulation plan and ensuring its execution (This does not mean that s/he has to be the facilitator).

Meetings/ Security session

• Assist the Project Coordinator in internal communication sessions and events about security in relation with context and operations (for locally hired and internationally mobile staff) in order to improve awareness, understanding of DWBT security policy and project security plan
• Participate in security discussions (incl. regular updates of risk analysis) to improve adherence to SOPs and security rules
• Write meeting minutes and contribute to the meeting logbook.
• Document the implementation of the project security plan, including writing meeting minutes, and reporting on security indicators (checklist).

Briefing/Debriefing

• Support the Project Coordinator and Logistics Team Leader to prepare and conduct regular security (in relation with context and ops) briefings and debriefings of project staff (locally hired and internationally mobile), in line with the requirements of the project security plan and standard operating procedures,
• Ensure that Briefing and DeBriefing are carried out before and after each movement, and that feedbacks on sensitive and context information are systematically reported to the PC, especially in non-regular movements
• Ensure as well that due informed consent is provided

Requirements

Thai Nationality

Education

• Desirable: University Diploma Level, preferably in the field of Social Sciences (Political Sciences, International Public Law, Anthropology, Economics, etc.) but this is not essential requirement. All relevant work experience will be considered.

Experience

• Essential: Experience in and exposure to working in a complicated political, security and humanitarian environment.

• Essential: Experience in data collection, reporting and analysis, basics in knowledge management.

• Desirable: Two years previous experience in similar jobs in the field of humanitarian aid with DWBT or other NGOs

• Desirable: Management experience

Languages                      

• Fluency in English and Burmese language is essential (high level command in oral and written communications).
Knowledge of Karen/Karenni language is an asset.

Knowledge

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, Internet/social media)

• Excellent understanding of DWBT’s principles and values

• Knowledge of and interest in humanitarian issues

• In-depth contextual knowledge and analysis skills

• High level of knowledge of local culture and customs

Competencies

• Results and Quality Orientation L2

• Teamwork and Cooperation L2

• Behavioral Flexibility L2

• Commitment to DWBT Principles L2

• Stress Management L3