Safety & Security Coordinator

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Risk Management

• Conduct of Risk Assessments and reviewed periodically
•  Development and Implementation of Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Plans
•  Submit and update Integrated Risk Management report for regular presentation to the National Director and WVI partnership stakeholders, as well as the Regional Security Adviser
• Provide training for ADP managers and staff on relevant areas such as first aid, staff safety, incident reporting.
• Risk Management coordination and cooperation with other departments (P&C, Finances, Communications, IT & HEA, etc.) for input into Integrated Risk Management report

Crisis Management

• Ensure that crisis management plan exists
• Support in the development of the country business continuity plan (BCP)
• Ensure emergency communication protocols and plans exist.
• Simulations carried out due to Crisis Management Protocols.

Safety & Security Management

• Ensure context related SOPs are developed and updated in-line with existing WVI standards
• Report Incidents (Incident Reporting) in close coordination with P&C and Finances
• Implementation of Core Security Requirements (CSR) as issued by the Office of Corporate Security (OCS).
• Inclusion of Safety and Security into Programme designs (coordination with Integrated Ministry)

Training & Development

• Prepare  pre-arrival security briefing and onsite security brief for all visitors and guests of WV Myanmar
• Provide basic security training for new staff and also refreshers/updates for other staff.

Networking

• Attend Inter-agency meeting and represent WV accordingly.
• Documentation of information sharing between Agencies.
• Coordinate with other agencies.

Information & updates

• Availability of an alert system
• Regular risk advisories based on context development
• Compile relevant security information and validate accordingly
• SOPs clearly outline incident reporting mechanism
• Relevant fiscal year budgets have details component for staff security measures due to national and local context as well as WVI standards
• Carry out or engage task with good judgement and responsibly.
• Perform additional duties and assignments proactively
• By actively participating with manager in producing a relevant and jointly agreed development plan
• The plan will identify key areas which will assist in personal and professional development consistent with World Vision’s strategic goals
• By demonstrating an understanding of and commitment to World Vision’s Core Values in the approach to work and relationships

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

• Minimum 3 to5 years of field experience in humanitarian relief, development aid or international relations related programs in difficult environment.
• Experience of working in difficult environments.
• Self motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a highly stressful and challenging environment.
• Experience in managing security portfolio.
• Bachelor's or master's Degree from University or college
• Expertise in current risk management practices and issues
• Good understanding of international relations and international law.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, establish information and security networks, and coordinate with country authorities, the militaries, donors, International Organizations and local NGOs.
• Ability to formulate and communicate analysis under pressure.
• Ability to deliver training to multi-national staff.
• Knowledge of local languages highly desirable.
• Proven skills in concise and report writing.
• Ability to priorities risk management related tasks and complete reports to deadlines.
• Ability to affect change outside of line management structure.
• Proven knowledge of MS office applications and IT literacy and capacity to learn and use other packages.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of WV.  In particular, a good understanding of WV’s mandate, the child focus of the organization and WVI’s Christian background.
• Willingness to work in uncertain security environments.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

About Us

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.

As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

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Our Culture

Our organisational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 31,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child.

A career with World Vision is a God-given calling, and we believe that every staff member has been brought to World Vision for God’s purposes. Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member’s diverse background and talents – knowing that together, we can make a difference. Together, #WeAreWorldVision.

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Your Rewards

Our people are our greatest asset.

Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation – and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which they work.

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