Country Security Manager

Acted

For thirty years, the international NGO Acted has been working on the last mile of humanitarian action to save lives. Acted currently supports 20 million people in 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas, and pursues a triple humanitarian, environmental and development mandate. Acted draws on a detailed knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement long-term actions, with a wide range of local and international partners, in order to build together a “3ZERO” world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty.

Acted Haiti

Present in Haiti since 2004, Acted responds to emergencies and supports the recovery of populations in need, particularly in the areas of water, hygiene and sanitation, food security and reconstruction. In collaboration with civil society and institutions, Acted also develops and implements programs focused on socio-economic development and adaptation to climate change. Acted currently works in 5 departments in Haiti, namely Grand'Anse, the South, the South-East, the West, and the Center, and soon in Nippes.

Regarding Acted's major achievements in 2020-2021:

• • 5,562 people received monetary assistance to meet their priority needs
• • 12 health centers rehabilitated and supported to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic
• • 35 water networks and infrastructure rehabilitated to improve access to water, hygiene and sanitation
• • 1,125 people rehoused through the reconstruction of their homes
• • 394,532 people made aware of preventive measures against Covid-19

Following the earthquake of August 14, 2021, which devastated the departments of Sud, Grande Anse and Nippes in Haiti, Acted is recruiting. Acted was one of the first humanitarian organizations to conduct rapid assessments to determine the extent of the damage and needs, and is already heavily mobilized to provide emergency aid to earthquake victims, in close collaboration with the Haitian authorities. Current activities include the delivery of drinking water, the distribution of hygiene kits and the conduct of sanitation and rehabilitation work on water networks, as well as the distribution of food, the payment of emergency financial aid, the distribution of basic necessities and, soon, the establishment of housing solutions for the most vulnerable people, in 12 municipalities in the 3 departments.

Main role and responsibilities

The Country Security Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day security management of all Acted premises and project sites, ensuring continuous monitoring and assessment of the country security situation, referring to and implementing Acted’s security management technical guides and protocols. He/she will also advise the Country Director and senior management team on all safety and security issues and provide appropriate security training and support.

Main responsibilities

• Department management
• Analysis of the context and risks
• Development and updating of Country Security plans, SOPs and emergency plans
• Daily security management
• Crisis management
• Reporting
• Training and briefing
• Develop and maintain a security network
• Ensure external representation

Qualifications and skills required

• At least 3-5 years of field experience in an unstable area; preferably in Africa, Asia or the Middle East;
• Significant experience in security procedures and management;
• Established skills in communication and organization;
• Ability to train, mobilize and manage national and international teams;
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work in an unstable and changing environment;
• Be willing to work and live in remote areas under simple conditions;
• Ability to be creative and independent, in the field and in the office;

Terms

• Salary defined by the Acted salary scale according to the level of education, expertise, security level and level of experience: between €3,000 and €4,200 net monthly (before income tax)
• Monthly living expenses allowance $300
• Accommodation in guesthouse and food provided by Acted
• Social security, mutual insurance (MSH) and repatriation assistance (SOS International) covered by Acted
• Transportation to the mission and return ticket fully covered every 6 months (to the address specified on the employment contract)
• Visa fees covered by Acted
• R&R every 3 months (airfare covered up to $500 + additional $200 allowance)
• A week of preparation for departure including 4 days of immersion safety training
• Possibility of having a 30-minute call with a tax consultant
• Psychological support (appointment with a professional)