Security Advisor

Duty station: Prague with frequent field trips (up to 50%)
Timeframe: minimum 2 years with desirable extension
Scope of contract: to be agreed on the profile of the candidate (minimum 50% part-time up to full-time)

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Provide support in security and safety management for PIN HQ and Country country offices globally with a specific focus on Africa in:
  • Capacity building of staff involved in security management – Regional directors, Desk officers, Country directors, Security focal points and Country Management Teams
  • Revision of Security and Safety Management Plans – including Risk Assessment, SOP and Medical Plans
  • Incidents management and follow up
• Design and implementation of protection measures, advise on recommended access procedures
• Provide regular audit of security and safety procedures in assigned CP
• Understand the context, be able to provide conflict analysis on demand
• Regular evaluation of the situation in assigned countries, flag potentially dangerous situations and significant deterioration to both HQ and Country programs
• Train national and international staff at minimum in personal security, security management, crisis management and access procedures
• Identify relevant external training opportunities for PIN staff
• Shared responsibility for Induction Safety and Security trainings at HQ level, app. 5 times per year
• Tap into locally or internationally available channels providing relevant information, analysis and early warnings
• Network with Security and Safety staff on similar positions within the INGO/NGO/IO sector

Requirements:

• Previous experience with humanitarian sector and security/safety components of INGO operations
• Ability to quickly learning new contexts
• Training skills
• Pro-active approach
• Fluent English and French (conditional)
• Valid work permit for Czech Republic (does not apply to EU citizens)

People in Need offer:

• Background and professionalism of the largest Czech non-governmental organisation
• Interesting and creative work with international reach
• PIN supports professional and personal development
• 25 days of annual leave
• Sick days
• Home office upon agreement
• Laptop and mobile phone with the company tariff
• Child day care for employees’ children (kindergarten in the building of our office in Prague)
• Open and informal organisational culture
• Multisport card for sports and recreation in the Czech Republic
• Possibility to participate in interesting events we organise (e.g. One World international film festival)
• Friendly colleagues with similar values
• PIN covers costs related to travelling abroad such as flights, accommodation, medical check-ups, vaccinations, travel insurance etc.