Major Responsibilities

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 team in country.

Security Operations:

• Work with the National Director and Regional Security Director to 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.

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 with the UN agencies, the Govt and other relevant partners.

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.
• Buy in a stronger organizational security culture by assessing staff security training needs.

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 fieldbased security focal persons.
• Collect, analyze and disseminate security information appropriately