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SAFETY AND SECURITY MANAGER |
Peace Corps Zambia |
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Posted 2018-08-16 01:50:47
Peace Corps Zambia wishes to
invite applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under listed
Full-Time position.
In order to be selected for these
positions, the applicant must be a Zambian Citizen, must not have been employed
in intelligence-related activities, and must submit an application that clearly
documents how they meet each of the following mandatory requirements.
Applicants may apply for more than one position.
Safety and Security Manager (SSM)
VA 16/2018
Location: Lusaka
Starting Salary: ZMW
326,330.00/Annum
Work hours: Full-time; 40
hours/week
General Description
The role of the Safety and
Security Manager (SSM) is to support security-related functions (i.e. site
inspection and selection, Volunteer site visits, emergency planning, incident
response, etc.) that are critical to post operations and Volunteer support. The
Office of Safety and Security provides technical oversight of security related
matters and SSM professional development.
The SSM reports to the Country
Director (CD) who manages day to day workload. The SSM has primary
responsibility for managing appropriate safety and security systems and
procedures in compliance with
MS 270 and other policies, and develops risk mitigation and response strategies
to implement the Post security program. The SSM is responsible for reporting
non-compliance with MS 270 to the CD.
Under the direct supervision of
the CD, the SSM may also be the contact point with the Peace Corps Safety and
Security Officer (PCSSO), Regional Security Advisor (RSA), Embassy security
officials, and local law enforcement agencies in carrying out the
responsibilities designated below or as directed by the CD.
Technical review, evaluation and
training will be conducted during PCSSO visits and through review of reports
submitted and other materials produced.
Required Qualifications
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Minimum of Diploma in any social
science is required. A degree in a social science or equivalent will be an
added advantage.
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Five years of substantive
experience in the field of safety and security programs, relevant professional
security or law enforcement is required.
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Must have ability to develop and
maintain effective working relationships with other organizations, including
local law enforcement, criminal justice, emergency management and other
NGO/development agencies.
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Good working knowledge of the
English language both spoken and written including ability to conduct training
and give presentations, in both English and in a commonly used local language
is required.
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Good communication and
interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to work as a team member
in a fast paced and multi-cultural environment is required
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Ability to work with Microsoft
Office Suite, and other basic computer knowledge is required
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Must have a valid and
unrestricted Zambian driver’s license.
For detailed
job specifications and submission instructions, please visit the US Embassy
website:
www.zm.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs.
Applications and supporting
documentation including a typed cover letter, CV that clearly documents how you
meet each of the above requirements, and at least three traceable references
must be submitted by close of business August 28, 2018.
For LCF positions, please specify
preference of languages.
Address applications to:
The Human Resources Specialist,
Peace Corps Zambia,
Plot 71A Kabulonga Rd.
P.O. Box 50707, Lusaka, Zambia
Email: zm01-jobs@zm.peacecorps.gov clearly
stating your name and position applied for in the subject line of your email
(E.g. John Doe, Safety and Security Manger)