Job Overview
Security Officer
World Vision
Kigoma
Job Description
With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and coordinate security prior and during food distribution
- Conduct security awareness to staff and affiliated
- Supervise performance of the contracted security services provider
- Ensure functionality of security equipment
- Investigate and report security incidents timely
- Prepare periodical security reports and ensure timely sharing
- Provide security brief to visitors
- Represent WVT in security forums and ensure effective with other security stakeholders in the camp
END RESULTS
- Well planned and coordinated security
- Improved knowledge among Staff on security aspects
- Effective networking and agency well represented
- Good performance by Contracted Vendor
- Proper functionality of security equipment
- Incidents are investigated properly and reported timely
- Reports compiled and shared timely
- Visitors briefed accordingly
Required Professional Experience
- At least 5 years’ experience in a proven security field public or private institution
- Experience in humanitarian is an added value
- Has strong relating and networking skills
- First aid qualified
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
- Degree in law, military or social science from a recognized institution
- No previous criminal records
Physical Requirements
Should be physically fit
Language Requirements
English and Swahili
KEY WORKING RELATIONS
Police
MoHA
DECISION MAKING
Timely and concrete decision making
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Be Safe and Resilient
- Deliver Results
- Build Relationships
- Be Accountable
- Learn and Develop
- Improve and Innovate
- Partner and Collaborate
- Embrace Change
Applicant Types Accepted:Local Applicants Only
World Vision is excited to announce an opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual to join our team as a Security Officer.
As a Security Officer, you will work on providing security services to our organization, safeguarding World Vision personnel, property and resources. In addition, you will be tasked with identifying, researching and resolving security compliance issues and be involved in implementing security requirements for the operations of the organization.
Successful candidates must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of security incidents and analysis, utilizing a holistic approach to security within the context of World Vision’s overall safety and security policy and procedures.
You must also demonstrate a stringent understanding of safety protocols, risk mitigation strategies and emergency preparedness. It is necessary to be aware of and conversant in legislation and regulations that pertain to the security industry.
Applicants should have an up to date knowledge of access control systems andVideo surveillance systems, as well as the capacity to manage contractors and suppliers in this area.
It is preferred that applicants hold a degree in fraud and security management, with prior experience working in the security profession. Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills, with a focus on self-development, will be an added bonus.
To learn more about this job opportunity and to apply, please contact our Human Resources team at hr@worldvision.com.
