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WVI Regional Security Director Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

WVI Regional Security Director Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

WVI Uganda looking for “Regional Security Director”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before December 15, 2023.

World Vision International is an evangelical Christian humanitarian aid, development, and advocacy organization. It prefers to present itself as interdenominational and also employs staff from non-evangelical Christian denominations.

WVI Regional Security Director Jobs 2023

The WVI has published a job vacancy announcement on November 30, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Regional Security Director to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

Recruiter World Vision International (WVI)
Position Regional Security Director
Location Kampala, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Five years
Application Deadline December 15, 2023

WVI Job Vacancy 2023

Major Responsibilities:

Strategy – 10%

  • Lead the development and implementation of the regional security strategy and business planning and contribute to global security strategies, priorities and plans ensuring that strategy concerns of the region are integrated and aligned with that of the Partnership.
  • Active involvement as a member of the regional senior leadership team.
  • Work closely with security managers and senior leadership teams to ensure security strategies for national level entities and responses are appropriate and aligned with regional and global priorities.
  • Collaborate with the other regional functions and entities to ensure a joined-up approach.

Technical Support – 15%

  • Provide technical advice to the Regional Leader and regional leadership team on security and crisis management issues and their likely impact on World Vision operations.
  • Deliver oversight of security activities, particularly in insecure complex humanitarian environments and to counter threats emerging from changing political, social and economic situations.
  • Provide regional leadership in implementing World Vision’s Civil-Military and Police (CivMilPol) policy and practice, establishing how the organisation deals with State & Non-State armed actors.
  • Lead and guide security recruitment in the region and provide leadership and development opportunities to security teams.
  • Provide technical support and oversight of security risk assessment, incident case management, investigations and provision of after-action reviews/lessons learned exercises and conduct security investigations for complex and serious cases.
  • Work with national and regional senior management to ensure security budgets are in alignment with the assessed level of risk.

Position in Organization:

  • Full time
  • Posted Today
  • job requisition id: R24659
  • Location: Kampala, Uganda

Qualification:

  • Relevant bachelor’s degree in security management, Risk Management, Strategic Studies, International Relations or Emergency Management or other management discipline.
  • Previous experience in the professional security arena (INGO, Corporate, Military, Law Enforcement, or Emergency Services).
  • Sound knowledge of INGO security practices with proven experience in security risk assessments, security planning and crises management in the humanitarian context.
  • Direct application of security and risk management framework within complex NGO operating and organisational environments.
  • Understanding of implementing Core Security Requirements, Minimum Operating Security Standards or equivalent.
  • Excellent communication, negotiating and interpersonal skills sufficient to establish effective relationships at senior levels, gain credibility and influence senior decision makers.
  • Strong analytical (tactical & strategic), organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and deliver effective organisational outcomes related to all aspects of security and risk management.
  • Experience in liaising with all levels of Government, IO & NGO’s.
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office computer programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Must be willing and able to travel extensively in the region.
  • Needs to work with other virtual teams of different time zones.
  • Must be able to coordinate work and interface efficiently and effectively with remote locations.
  • Strong administrative skills, with effectiveness in developing tasks and managing to achieve target dates.
  • Must be a productive team player.
  • At least 5 years or work-related experience in the professional security, resilience, business continuity, NGO or UN working at international level with international agencies, INGO’s, governments, military, law enforcement or private sector in a leadership role.
  • Effective in written and verbal communication in English.

Preferred:

  • Relevant master’s degree or other advanced degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Strategic Studies, International Relations or Emergency Management. Or other management discipline.
  • Formal qualification in business continuity.
  • A good network of contacts in academia, government or humanitarian security fields.
  • At least 7 years or work-related experience in the professional security, resilience, business continuity, NGO or UN working at international level with international agencies, INGO’s, governments, military, law enforcement or private sector in a leadership role.
  • Effective communication in regional languages an advantage.

How to Apply WVI Regional Security Director Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/job/Regional-Security-Director—East-Africa_R24659-1?locationCountry=db69e6f2446c11de98360015c5e6daf6

The Closing Date: December 15, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Particulars Details Link
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Official Website www.wvi.org
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