Project Security Advisor
Opportunity for an experienced Mozambique based Project Security Advisor (PSA) to provide security advice and support to multiple development sector projects, operating across the country Must be able to speak Portuguese language as well as being an English speaker.
Overview
This is a full-time position that will include in-country travel.
Start Date: Immediately
The Project Security Advisor (PSA) will support projects in Mozambique in their daily operations, ongoing security reviews, audits, and support of fieldwork teams. Locate initially in Maputo, the role may require support to a project office in Pemba.
The PSA will provide regular and reliable updates, accurate assessment and ongoing security advice for all office areas of operation. Finally, the PSA will remain on standby for local emergency response, to coordinate with our Client’s HQ office in the UK and Critical Incident Management Team (CIMT).
The PSA reports to the Spearfish Senior Security Advisor.
The PSA liaises directly with client project field staff, headquarters staff on security matters in their operational remit.
Job description
PSA will conduct Security Risk Assessment (SRA) updates for all project locations, to determine current risk ratings and suitable mitigation measures
PSA will monitor both domestic and international travel as required
PSA will work with relevant projects to identify any gaps in the current project security measures
PSA will write and maintain office security and contingency plans:
Security Standard Operating Procedures (personal security, hotel safety, vehicle checks, lost communications etc)
Easy to follow Hibernation, Relocation, Evacuation and Medical Evacuation plans
Plans updated throughout the project to reflect changes in the security situation
Ongoing security situation updates - a professional assessment is vital to ensure reliable and valid security updates
Security advice as requested
Standby for emergency response
Regular liaison with staff, to ensure adherence to the security plan
Administrative
Submit monthly timesheets to Spearfish.
Provide work acceptance documents for any sub-contractors utilised by Spearfish to support the client in Mozambique.
Ensure operational documents are stored in Spearfish data storage system and locally backed up.
Ensure personal documents are maintained up to date with Spearfish head office.
Spearfish Values and Principles
Spearfish has a zero-tolerance attitude towards any form of corruption.
Spearfish has zero-tolerance toward workplace bullying.
Spearfish foster diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
Spearfish maintain client confidentiality and comply with the requirements of UK data protection regulations.
This is a full-time position, salary negotiable Please provide expressions of interest with a CV and covering letter to rosieturner@spear-fish.com