Security Officer

Assist and deputize the Security Department in overseeing the safety and security of Welthungerhilfe (WHH) personnel, assets and premises focusing on enabling the pursuit of WHH goals and the implementation of WHH projects in a safe and secure manner. Moreover, assist security advisor to supervise admin team efficiently and effectively.

Core Areas of Responsibilities 

Technical Inputs

•  Follow up on surveys of WHH premises and residences of expatriate staff by the Admin and Security Department, in order to ensure that the improvements deemed necessary by the Admin and Security Department are finalized.
• Maintain and update safety and security relevant statistics, lists, plans and bulletins, such as e.g. statistics of incidents, lists of contact details, lists of security cleared hotels and guesthouses, plans for training, drills and exercises as well as the safety and security bulletin board.
• Maintenance of Travel Requests clearance documentation and daily travel logs.
• Assist and deputize the Admin and Security Department in monitoring the media, the internet and available security reports in order to collate all safety and security relevant information, with a special focus on areas, where WHH is constantly stationed or where WHH is involved in the implementation of projects or might be involved in the implementation of projects in the future, including areas, where WHH personnel travels through or lives.
• Assist the Admin and Security Department in supervising compliance of WHH personnel with the Security Plan of WHH Pakistan including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and advisories by conducting checks, and report non-compliance to the Admin and Security Department.
• Assist the Admin and Security Department in managing responses to emergencies.
• Monitors surveillance cameras, inspects property, and monitors crowds.
• Investigates reports of suspicious activity on the property.

 Management

• Act as the custodian for all safety and security relevant documents to ensure proper filing and accessibility.
• Monitoring the security environment, preparing daily/weekly security reports, identifying potential threats, and recommending appropriate action.
•  Supervise the guard service for WHH premises and residences of expatriate WHH personnel including the contractual compliance of security companies and liaise with the middle management of security companies accordingly. Report irregularities to the Admin and Security Department.
• On behalf of the Admin and Security Department check that all safety and security relevant technical devices are functioning properly, and report results to the Admin and Security Department.
• After business hours, checks doors, windows, and gates to ensure the property is secure.
• Escorts discharged staff, trespassers, and other unwelcome parties off the premises.
• Maintain operational readiness and an incident response capability 24/7 taking turns with the Admin and Security Department.
• Deputize the Admin and Security Department.

Compliance

• Track and log all movements of WHH personnel during duty travel.
• Assist the Admin and Security Department in the preparation, execution and evaluation of safety and security relevant in-house training, drills and exercises for WHH personnel.

 Coordination

•  Interact and develop relations with Security Staff from other agencies working in WHH Project areas, UN, relevant Government departments, partner NGO’s, INGOs and other Forums, and gather security information from these sources and liaise with law enforcement agencies, District Administration and security agencies.
• Assist Admin and Security Department to ensure that all staff members and partners are compliant to Safety and Security Protocols of WHH.
• Assist the Admin and Security Department in communicating safety and security relevant information to all WHH staff.
• Assist in the acquisition of all necessary requirements regarding documentation for obtaining travel NOCs from GOP/Law enforcement agencies.
•  Contacts law enforcement or fire department in case of an emergency.

 Partnership

• Regularly visit partner for capacity building,
• Joint security assessment with partners,
• Follow up on Capacity strengthening plan,
• Coordinate implementing partners for relevant information and manage WhatsApp group etc.
• Arrange training/workshop for partner’s capacity building and assess their policies to follow minimum safety and security standards.

 Others

• The supervisor can assign duties that may not be mentioned in the job description as per the case scenario, that are in line with the scope of the position.
• Provision of technical assistance or support to or from Region/HQ-level upon request
• Representation of Welthungerhilfe’s work
• Provide assistance during field visits, hosting conferences/events etc.

 Requirements

 Knowledge and Qualification

• A university degree in any relevant discipline.
•  Preferably Retired from armed forces
• Preferably or Essentially 3 to 5 years' professional experience working in the relevant sector.
• Working experience with a partnership approach is a plus
• Fluent in English, Urdu (written and oral), Good knowledge of local language(s) would be an added value.

Computer and Technical Skills

• MS Office [Word, Excel].
• MS Office 365
• MS PowerPoint for general and Project Presentations.
• Ability to learn any WHH Recommended/in-use Project Management Software.
• Knowledge of CCTV, burglar and fire alarm systems

Professional Skills Set & Behavioral Traits

• Knowledge of sectoral Concepts and Applications.
• Knowledge of Fundamentals of Security Management.
• Conceptualization and Analytical Skills.
• Conflict Management Skills.
• Time and Stress Management Skills.
• Adaptive leadership and management
• A Sharp Sense of Confidentiality & Professional Ethics.
• Ability to cope and adjust in a tropical climate.
• Ability to manage own work priorities.
• Ability to work in a multicultural team.