Security National Coordinator
World Vision
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Job Description
Overview of the role and responsibilities
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!
Key Responsibilities:
WORLD VISION MAURITANIA
RECRUTE POUR SON BUREAU DE NOUAKCHOTT
Vision Mondiale est un organisme d’aide à l’étranger des enfants ciblés pour leurs bien être.
POSITION : COORDINATEUR NATIONAL SECURITY
GRADE: 15
LOCALISATION: NOUAKCHOTT
DUREE: 1 ANS RENOUVRELABLE
But du Poste : To support the National Director in ensuring that effective security measures for the National Office programs are both appropriately planned for and addressed within the national context. Lead in the optimization of organizational security and the mitigation of operational risks for ministry effectiveness by establishing security systems and mechanisms for institutionalizing an organizational culture and practice of safety and security.
Major Responsibilities:
1- Strategy & Planning
- Develop and implement the National Office security strategy in alignment with WV security policy so as to ensure the operational priorities of the National Office are appropriately supported.
- Ensure Security Risk Assessments, Country Risk Ratings and Core Security Requirement standards, processes and procedures are completed in accordance with current Office of Corporate Security guidelines and training
Provide leadership/ management of the security focal person’s in country.
2. Security Operations
- Carry out Security Risk Assessments as required/directed.
- Country Risk Ratings are established and updated as required
- Ensure Core Security Requirements are implemented in line with Country Risk Ratings
- Provide input and support to management in crisis situations and critical incidents
- Conduct security investigations when required.
3- Networking and External Liaison/Engagement
- Represent WV at local NGO security network meetings and ensure information from these groups is disseminated to relevant staff.
Build ongoing networks for sharing security information and coordination.
4- Capacity Building and Technical Training
- Coordinate the assessment, development and implementation of the national office capacity building plan for security management based on local security risk assessments.
- Seek to develop a culture of security awareness and monitor staff compliance.
With necessary support, conduct security training (fire safety, first aid, security awareness etc.).
5- Resou Reporting and Documentation
- Provide a regular security report to the National Office, region and office of corporate security.
- Ensure that all security incidents are reported in accordance with WV Security Policy.
- Conduct performance reviews of the field-based security focal persons.
Collect, analyze and disseminate security information appropriately
Other Competencies/Attributes:
Qualifications : Éducation/Connaissances/Compétences techniques et expérience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Police/Law Enforcement Training
- Other:
Experience
- No previous criminal record or convictions
- REQUIRED: Confirmed employment of the security officer is contingent on him/her passing the HEAT training course within 90 days of employment (probation period)
- At least three (3) years’ experience in a proven security field (public, private, and government or NGO sectors). Choose appropriate:
- Operational
- Strategic / Managerial.
- Minimum (2) years’ experience working with UN Agency / NGO plus field security experience.
Radio and/or Satellite phone communications experience, operations and management
Knowledge & Skills
Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure (particularly in a crisis situation)
- Ability to communicate well in English (verbal and written) – particularly in a crisis situation
- Valid Passport and Drivers License (choose appropriate)
- Local
International
First Aid qualified
Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Practical knowledge of tools, mechanisms and procedures for personal and organizational security.
Professional - behave in professional manner at all times and demonstrate ability to represent the organization well at interagency meetings
Demonstrated personal values, attitudes and behaviors that are consistent with World Vision Core Values
Core Competencies
THINKING CAPABILITY:
Strategic Thinking
- Proven leadership /management skills
- Ability to understand/assess and provide recommendations on all standards contained within the CSR framework
- Ability to understand and apply the SRA process
- Previous Security related work experience
- Have completed current HEAT/SRMT training.
Humanitarian
Has a working knowledge of core humanitarian principals as it is vital to WVI OCS function and is what makes OCS both highly specialized with comparison to other elements within the security industry. It also ties in strongly with the WVI Christian ethos and as such should not be overlooked
ACHIEVING CAPABILITY:
Sound Judgment
- Responds quickly and decisively in emergency situations.
- Identifies risks and acts accordingly
- Demonstrates an ability to seek alternative solutions to problems using initiative, experience and consultation with others.
- Proven Leadership /management skills
Communication
- Good verbal/written communication skills.
- Communicates clear direction to others.
- Delegates tasks/responsibilities to others.
- Assumes responsibility on security related issues in times of necessity, uncertainty and crisis.
Demonstrates basic Microsoft skills.
SELF-MANAGING CAPABILITY:
Physical / Mental
Candidates require a high level of physical and mental fitness particularly within high risk environments where ‘usual channels’ of exercise and relaxation may be unavailable or extremely limited.
RELATIONAL CAPABILITY:
Engagement
- Ability to build and maintain internal and external networks in order to ensure an informed and coordinated security operation within the local context.
Influence
Given limited resources (both financial and human) security staff need the ability to influence leadership both formally and informally with their technical and professional judgment to ensure there is a shared understanding of the contextual situation so as to gain needed support and resources to respond quickly
Work Environment
- This position requires regular travel between N.O Field-based Offices and programming areas.
- International travel may also be required.
Non-standard work hours due to the nature of the security occurrences – may be asked outside of normal office hours.
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.
Learn more about our work at wvi.org.
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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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