Вакансія: USAID RevGro project – Security Manager

ACTIVITY BACKGROUND

The USAID/Ukraine Revenue and Expenditure Governance Reforms Operationalized (RevGRO) Activity, implemented by DAI Global LLC, will promote fiscal resilience, transparency, and accountability by enhancing state revenue generation and financial management in Ukraine. This will be achieved through the Activity’s three objectives: Increased national revenue through support to tax and customs policy, administration, and institutional reforms; Strengthening public investment management, expenditure management, and audit in line with international standards; and enhancing civic oversight and private sector engagement and fiscal policy.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Security Manager will be assigned to manage, advise and support RevGro in Ukraine on overall Activity security and safety programs, plans, and policies relevant to each Activity, including detailed security procedures that comply with DAI security policies. This will include collecting and sharing information regularly, providing guidance, and supporting the emergency response drills, communication procedures, and rollout implementing security measures for each Activity. The Security Manager will report to the Senior Manager, Country Security of Ukraine.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• With the Senior Security Manager and Security and Logistics Specialist, distribute threat warnings to all staff as appropriate.
• Ensure that appropriate risk mitigation measures are taken by the project to respond to the threats or changes in threats faced by the project, in consultation with senior project management and the Senior Manager and Regional Security Director. This is to include physical protection measures, safe working routines, movement restrictions, protection equipment, evacuation, and security staff provision, as required.
• Provide security, safety, and risk mitigation guidance and support
• Monitor and analyze the ongoing threat environment faced by the project, provide daily SITREP (situational reports), and brief leadership, including DAI Global Security Team. Distribute threat warnings to all staff as appropriate. Ensure that appropriate risk mitigation measures are taken by the project to respond to the threats or changes in threats faced by the project, in consultation with senior project management and the DAI Global Security Team. This is to include physical protection measures, safe working routines, movement restrictions, protection equipment, evacuation, and security staff provision, as required.
• Advise on domestic travel and route planning in coordination with SFP and project logistics teams. Analyze and provide guidance on movement and coordination for the project, including driver and vehicle deployment and staff whereabouts.
• Develop and manage security screening process for sub-contractors and partners, in coordination with the Regional Security Manager.
• Analyze, oversee and provide guidance to the DAI project operations in Ukraine to ensure the systems adheres to the requirement and are up-to-date.
• Conduct security training for staff including personal security, road movement procedures, information security, first aid, etc.
• Report security incidents, violations and recommended corrective actions, as appropriate, to the COP, SFP, Senior Security Manager, and DAI Global Security Team. Investigate serious breaches of security protocol and incidents.
• Verify and test all security devices such as satellite phones, alarms, access systems, etc.
• Inspect physical force protection measures are operational or reported for repair.
• Work with the Senior Security Manager to maintain the project Crisis Response Plan, country risk management system and evacuation plan in coordination with the COP and SFP and ensure that the contact information contained therein is always up to date.
• Provide, a weekly security report to the COP, SFP, Senior Security Manager, and the DAI Global Security Team.
• Be able to assist with out-of-hours emergency response for project staff and partners, if needed.
• Assist the project with business continuity planning, as required.
• All the above includes ensuring security protocols are understood and security drills are periodically conducted with staff in all locations, including regional offices.
• Other duties assigned by the Senior Manager, Country Security.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and/or specialized certification in safety and security, risk management or similar.
• 9 years’ experience overseeing safety and security programs, preferably with an international NGO or development company.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety codes.
• Experience in military, police, INGOs/development organizations, diplomatic security, protection, and intelligence is an asset.
• Strong leadership capabilities including organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships at all levels.
• Willingness to travel as needed, including to higher risk areas.
• Developed network in the Ukrainian security, military and intelligence community.
• Excellent writing, speaking, and reading skills in English. Native/fluent Ukrainian speaker preferred. Russian language skills considered an asset.
• Preferred having the following skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and proven capacity to carry out multiple tasks concurrently.
• Adaptability in responding to changing priorities and needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken Ukrainian, Russian and English, preferred.

Application Link: https://fs23.formsite.com/OLJTgx/nqcfsmwxl6/index

Application Instructions: Select the position in which you are interested in applying for, fill out the required information and upload CV. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Please note, due to the volume of applications that we receive and the urgency to fill-up positions only shortlisted applicants will receive notifications on next steps.

About DAI

DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.