Вакансія – Security and Safety Specialist at DAI Global, LLC

Background

DAI has four major USAID-funded projects in Ukraine that employ hundreds of Ukrainian and expatriate staff members. Due to the fluid nature of the war in Ukraine, DAI put in place a Security and Safety Manager that is embedded with its Local Governance Project (HOVERLA). Because of the ongoing trajectory of the conflict and USAID Ukraine’s focus on return of its own and Implementing Partner personnel both to Ukraine and an office setting, it is no longer feasible to have only one embedded security resource. For this reason, a second position of Security and Safety Specialist is being created to a) assist the Security and Safety Manager in day-to-day duties, b) provide coverage when the Security and Safety Manager is on leave, and c) provide a secondary resource to address security challenges as they arise. As with the Safety and Security Manager, this position will be funded equally by each of the four projects.

 Objective

The Security and Safety Specialist will provide advice and support to the assigned DAI projects in Ukraine on overall security and safety programs, plans, and policies including detailed security procedures that comply with DAI security policies. This will include collecting and sharing information on a regular basis, providing advice, support the emergency response drills and communication procedures. He/she will take direction from the Safety and Security Manager and will provide coverage for all DAI projects and Ukraine when necessary.

 Tasks (Performance Requirement)

• Provide security, safety, and risk mitigation advice and support to support his/her assigned projects (as assigned by the Safety and Security Manager);
• Monitor and analyze the ongoing threat environment faced by the assigned projects, provide daily SITREP (situational reports), and brief the 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.  This is to include physical protection measures, safe working routines, movement restrictions, protection equipment, evacuation, and security staff provision, as required;
• Conduct security training for staff including personal security, road movement procedures, information security, first aid, etc.:
• Analyze and provide advice on movement and coordination for the project, including driver and vehicle deployment and staff whereabouts;
• Report security incidents, violations and recommended corrective actions, as appropriate, to the COP, Safety and Security Manager, and DAI Global Security Team. Investigate serious breaches of security protocol and incidents
• Verify and test that all security devices such as satellite phones, alarms, access systems within his/her assigned projects are operational
• Inspect physical force protection measures are operational or reported for repair;
• Work with the Safety and Security Manager for Ukraine and DAI HQ Regional Security Manager to maintain the project Crisis Response Plan and evacuation plan in coordination with the COP and SFP and ensure that the contact information contained therein is always up-to-date;
• Participate in the regular and ad hoc security meetings. Attend OSAC meetings and any other country security forums.
• Provide, a weekly security report to the COPs and his/her assigned projects, SFP and the DAI HQ Security Team.
• Be able to assist with out-of-hours emergency response for the project staff and partners, if needed;
• Assist the project with business continuity planning, as required.
• All of 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 Safety and Security Manager

 Deliverables:

Daily:

• Daily Sitrep (Situational Report) to COPs of assigned projects, SFP and DAI HQ Global Security Team

 Monthly:       

• Monthly Report to Safety and Security Manager and COPs of assigned projects

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or specialized certification in safety and security, risk management or similar.
• 5-7 years’ experience overseeing safety and security programs, preferably with an international NGO or development company.

• Demonstrated knowledge of safety codes.
• Experience in 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/ Ukrainian speaker preferred. Russian language skills considered an asset

        Period of Performance – September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2024

       Reports to: Safety and Security Manager 

      Place of Work – Kyiv, Ukraine

Qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to [email protected]. by 18 August, 2023 6:00pm Kyiv time. Only short-listed candidates will receive notice requesting additional information. Interviews will be conducted on the rolling basis