SAFETY AND SECURITY

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to ensure that CARE international and local personnel are working within an environment consistent with accepted minimum safety and security standards. This encompasses the development of security plans and of mainstreaming the individual and collective sense of security and safety awareness and responsibility. It also consists of advising the Country Director on security challenges and proposing risk reduction measures in addition to developing, maintaining, updating and implementing when necessary, security regulations and operating procedures according to the changing the situation.

Responsibilities and Tasks

1.Environment analysis

·    Analyse the parameters of the working environment by assessing the nature of the threats and vulnerabilities in relation to the emergency situation

·    Collect the necessary data and information to develop a comprehensive risk assessment

·    Monitor political, social, economic and military situation and identify trends relevant to security situation

2.Security management

2.1Prevention

·   Ensure that security planning becomes an integral part of day-to-day operations.

·   Assist with the strategic and operational analysis and assessments, and with the refinement of program strategies.

·   Perform security assessments or evaluation missions to the field and regularly review safety and security procedures.

·   Ensure the CO is meeting minimum standards and complying with policies and procedures.

·   Develop and regularly update the Safety and Security Management Plan and tools in accordance with the nature of safety and security risks (inc. detailed threat assessment, security manuals, standard operating procedures for personal movement & transport, office, warehouse, telecommunications, incident report sheets, etc asset protection).

·   Develop appropriate safety and security policies depending on the nature of specific threats such as UXOs, landmine, IT, or for cash management.

·   Ensure safety and security dimensions are factored into all operational activities such as programming, advocacy and communication.

·   Assist managers enhancing standards in relation to safety and security

o     Coordinate with Human Resources Manager/ Administrator to ensure field staff know how to identify health risks in the region, how to protect against illness, injury and stress, and how to obtain proper support or medical treatment.

o     Work with administrative staff to ensure appropriate steps are taken to safeguard office premises, equipment and residential property (guards, locks, lighting, alarms, and fire equipment).

·   Develop a network of contacts among local actors to facilitate CARE work and enhance the security of its operations

·   Represent CARE International and coordinate amongst all actors (state, military, UN, NGO, etc) on all matters pertaining to safety and security

·   Organize and circulate relevant safety and security information to the staff  and provide an opportunity for employees to voice security-related concerns

·   Contribute to the security of humanitarian community by share relevant security related information

·   Ensure timely and accurate reporting of safety and security incidents

·   Coordinate training in safety and security ensuring that staff have the necessary equipment and are trained accordingly

·   Ensure that project proposals and operational plans budgets include safety and security plans

·   Ensure that all incoming visitors receive a security briefing and information

·   Ensure all staff understand and fulfill individual and collective responsibilities for safety and security.

·   Supervise and enforce (including disciplinary action where necessary) compliance safety and security standards and procedures.

3.Recovery and resumption of operations

·   Ensure that preparations are made to enable  post incident counselling to be offered to staff who have been confronted to traumatic events

·   Take the necessary measure to ensure post incident recovery and operation continuity

·    Make the necessary arrangements to ensure resumption of critical processes, systems and operations (alternate worksites, office storage, remote control)

4.  Review

·    Review periodically past experiences and practices and propose improvements based on analytical judgment.

the following Technical Competencies are required :

·         High level of experience in developing security related technical tools guidelines and systems

·         Qualifications and / or experience in professional security related fields.

·         Ability to teach basic personal safety and security, and landmine safety and awareness

·         Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis and strategic planning skills

·         Basic knowledge of Humanitarian /Human rights / Refugee Law

·         Basic  knowledge of contract employment and experience and skills in recruitment and selection

Many of us have looked for and found a job in industry in the hope of getting secure employment.

Another equally important reason is to develop new skills with good career prospects. We expect

the job to be rewarding and free from harmful effects. We also want it to give us  stimulation  and

personal development.  However, many  of us  feel that the work  we do needs  to be made more

human. We may fear that  our job  is not safe and that the workplace conditions cause damage to

our life, our health, our dignity and our professional skill. We often feel that our cultural values and

 self-respect  must be safeguarded in a better way on the job.

What steps are necessary to make work more human and rewarding, to give more stimulation and personal development? Many countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America and other parts of the world have taken action in legislation and national development plans. Such action will not be fruitful unless the real initiative is taken at the workplace.

Through the use of this manual, Safety, Health and Working Conditions, we will discuss the necessary to make work more human. The manual has been produced for qualified for a job. Not understanding the circumstances about the job can lead to accidents and injuries. Even properly qualified workers are susceptible to accidents. That’s why it’s important to make safety an integral part of the planning process for every job

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Other important safety tips to help avoid injuries include:

• Identify the electric shock and arc flash hazards, as well as others that may be present.
• Use the right tools for the job.
• Isolate equipment from energy sources.
• Test every circuit and every conductor every time before you touch it.
• Work on electrical equipment and conductors only when de-energized.
• Lock out/tag out and ground before working on equipment.
• Treat de-energized electrical equipment and conductors as energized until lockout/tagout, test, and ground procedures are implemented.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment and use insulated tools in areas where there are possible electrical hazards.