South Sudan: Security Manager

Background

Democracy International seeks a Security Manager to provide support to the DI South Sudan country office. As a member of the security team, responsibilities include implementing security policies and procedures for DI South Sudan.

The position will be based in Juba with travel throughout South Sudan as required and security permitting.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Security Manager will report directly to the Security and Operations Director and coordinate closely with senior management. Primary responsibilities of the position will include:

• Manage and provide support for all aspects of physical and information security and in-country operations for South Sudan project personnel;
• Work collaboratively with the South Sudan field team and home office senior management to synchronize operational and security plans with program needs;
• Ensure compliance with USAID regulations and DI systems and procedures, including the security plan, communication protocols, and crisis response plan. Recommend updates to strengthen systems as needed;
• Monitor and report on the in-country security environment and liaise with relevant security agencies and local organizations in South Sudan;
• Prepare and distribute daily security information briefs advising staff on relevant security information and updates at the local, regional and national levels;
• Prepare and disseminate, security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), daily and weekly security reports, risk and threat assessments, venue assessments and security incident reports;
• Maintain awareness of the evolving conflict dynamics in South Sudan;
• Identify emerging threats in the context of DI’s program activities and report to senior management;
• Support the management of all physical document and IT security measures, and implement systems to protect all project assets from theft and damage;
• Remain on-call 24/7 to address potential emergency and/or medical scenarios;
• Coordinate with DI’s field office security personnel to maintain up-to-date emergency and crisis management plans;
• Manage all aspects of regional travel outside of Juba for the project personnel, including planning, budgeting and tracking;
• Manage project communications and ensure that all personnel have the necessary emergency communication and tracking equipment during local and regional travel;
• Supervise, mentor and train national staff security and operations team members;
• Maintain flexibility and work collaboratively as part of a team to support program needs as they arise.

Qualifications:

The Security and Operations Manager should possess the following minimum qualifications:

• 7+ years of relevant security field management experience preferably with international NGOs or the United Nations. East Africa and/or South Sudan experience highly preferred.
• Bachelor degree in issues related to organizational security management, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent years of relevant experience preferred.
• Prior experience supporting USAID or donor-funded international development programs as a security manager highly preferred;
• Demonstrated experience managing and implementing field security systems and logistics. Experience in conflict environments or countries in political transition required;
• Proven track record of building strong, trusted relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels;
• A sound working knowledge of security best practices and legislation affecting the security role in South Sudan. Knowledge of South Sudanese government regulations regarding security desirable;
• Professional written and spoken fluency in English required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Candidates selected may be screened through a US government security background check and must meet all eligibility requirements;

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@democracyinternational.com. We will only contact those candidates who best meet our needs. No phone calls or additional emails please.

DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department and other development partners. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 70 countries. DI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.