Security Assistant (3) (مساعد الأمن)

Job Description

Note: This job description is for informational purposes only and is not intended for applications or applying.

SUMMARY:

The security assistant is to help with time and daily management, of meetings, correspondence, and note-taking of the security of staff, offices, and programs of ADRA Yemen.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The “Security Assistant” will be responsible but not limited to:

• Support the security officer in the setup and maintenance of a Crisis Management Team and Crisis Management Plan and support response to critical incidents.
• Assist in monitor events, review incidents and coordinate analysis, follow up actions and recommendations to provide security updates which include situational analysis, actions taken, and actions recommended to the management team.
• Monitor and assess the security situation in ADRA current program locations.
• Publish routine security reports to update the Security Officer on changes in the security situation and possible developments and recommend changes to procedures to ensure security.
• Ensure regular security updates are shared with staff groups on different media platforms.
• Ensure security incidents and near misses are recorded and reported to Security Officer so that review of practices can produce lessons learned.
• Assist in conducting routine in house training on security matters such as: fire safety, first aid and driver safety.
• Ensure security related equipment such as: medical kits, phones, sat-phones etc. are regularly accounted for and maintained in good working condition. Ensure that all vehicles are properly equipped, maintained and driven in a safe and secure manner.
• Work with the Security Officer to ensure that vehicles movements are planned and coordinated for the Agency, as well as adequately equipped.
• Identify logistic requirements for an expanding staff and program portfolio and create procurement plans for: vehicle fleet, office equipment, communications equipment, security equipment and program material and provide budgeting advice during proposal development.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Direct Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in management, business administration or related field is required.
• Minimum one year of Experience of working in Security Assistant Positions, Preferably in Humanitarian NGOs 
• Excellent English and Arabic Languages (Writing and speaking) are required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular).

ADRA’S VALUES:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles; our key values: 

• Respect    
• Integrity and transparency
• Communicating openly, clearly, timely and appropriately.    
• Excellence in all activities