Security Specialist

The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) enables governments and empowers people to reform laws and strengthen institutions to promote peace, justice, sustainable development and economic opportunity. We contribute to creating stable and inclusive societies where every person can live free from fear and want, in dignity and under the rule of law.

This position which reports to the Security Manager, provides oversight of the national security function within the Afghanistan program. The Security Specialist ensures the safety of all staff working in Afghanistan.

This Security Specialist will be responsible for the following duties,

1. Management of National Security Staff

Administer and manage the drivers and dispatch officers, ensuring that they are carrying out their duties in accordance with the Terms of Reference (TORs). This will be done in support of the Security Officer- Kabul Operations, who is responsible for managing the Kabul operation and associated processes.

2. Carry out field security assessments, management and training tasks in provincial locations.

3. Security Operations & Administration

• Conduct liaison activities with DFA departments and security entities, in support of IDLO security operations.
• Conduct security inductions for new national staff.
• Assist in theft investigations, CCTV review and other investigative activities.

4. Maintain and manage IDLO Security Administration

• Staff vetting, issuance of IDLO ID cards, Vehicle passes
• Armored Vehicle licenses,

Conduct other security and support tasks as required by the SM.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have extensive experience completing Security Risk Assessments.
• Experience of working in an International Organization
• Experience managing security, utilizing both armed and unarmed personnel.
• Excellent knowledge of the security situation across Afghanistan and willing to travel.
• Knowledge and experience of working in cooperation with Afghan security forces.
• Possess a relevant and up to date network of contacts within the security forces and DFA.
• Able to confidently deliver security training and develop materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office products, including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.
• Keen sense of ethics, integrity, and commitment to IDLO’s mandate.

Education:

• University degree in Business Administration or relevant experience in the security field.

Experience:

• 5 years relevant experience

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English, Pashto and Dari is required.

IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome applications of qualified and diverse candidates.

IDLO is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance at all levels within its workforce. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.

IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of a sexual nature, or discrimination. As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks of all selected candidates as part of its selection process.

The application deadline is 30 November 2023 (23.59 Hrs. Kabul time)