RECRUITMENT NOTICE (48-39/01) Security Assistant
IDENTIFICATION 1

Job Title: Security Assistant
Reports to: Security Officer
Duty station Buea
Type of contract Fixed Term
Duration of employment contract: 12 months with 2 months probation

Main objective and tasks The Security Assistant is a member of the Logistic and security department, reporting to the Access and Security Officer and support the access and security processes in his/her covered
They will be responsible for the support in implementation of all the INTERSOS mission security and safety procedures, including the reporting and context analysis and for developing and maintaining appropriate and effective relationships with differ

The post holder will also be responsible for routinely collaborating closely with local authorities on behalf of INTERSOS for security and access of the team and related area.
rental partners.
administrative issues.
They will provide humanitarian access, security and liaison advice to the Security Officer and INTERSOS Project Managers on establishing links with partners, negotiating and mediating humanitarian access, contextual understanding, handling critical incidents, and providing timely advisories. The post holder will perform the following duties:

1. Access and security
• Support Security officer in implementing access and security policies, protocols and procedures thus reducing the risks posed to the programs, personnel and assets of INTERSOS.
• Establish and maintain an active information network, which includes INSO, NGOs, UN and other national and international security actors to obtain credible and relevant safety information. Liaison & co-ordination with Police, Security forces & other stakeholders as required.
• Provide INTERSOS mission in Southwest with timely and credible security information and support context and situation analysis of the local security situation through daily incident alerts, weekly incident lists and bi-weekly analytical reports.
• Under the guidance of the Security officer, conducts security risk assessments and risk analysis and advice on security and safety measure and access to areas INTERSOS operates.

2.Staff safety
• Ensures that all INTERSOS staff understand the individual responsibilities and
• collective safety and security.
• Conduct pre-deployment trainings/briefings to all team members prior to each field mission. Carry out periodic follow-up security trainings for staff at the field level.
• Based on the country Risk management policies, ensure the team is fully equipped for the mission.
• Monitor staff movement and tracking systems while maintaining operational security. Identify areas of Security Management requiring external support
• Provide assistance in the conduct and follow up of investigations and incidents affecting INTERSOS staffs and offices

Perform any other duties as instructed by his/her supervisor and in line with INTERSOS core principles

Educational and professional experience required      
• University degree in a related specialization law, developments and international security or relevant field is required.
• At least two years of experience in a similar position
• Proven experience with an INGO or NGO
• Knowledge and experience working with authorities and external partners
Technical and behavioral competencies required • Basic functional Knowledge of
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, outlook) ,
• Mainstream web browsers (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox)
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Good redactional skills
• Ability to work under pressure, flexibility
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Languages ​​• Fluency in both written and oral formal English
• Good redactional skills
• Fluency in Pidgin English

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

 Send your CV and Cover letter by following this link: https://cutt.ly/vCpLKB0 Only CVs and Cover letters sent through the link mentioned will be received. NB: Only Shortlisted candidates will be invited for further interview. Please apply no later than September 15, 2022 at 5 PM.  

In light of the urgency to fill this position, the organization reserve the rights to close the position earlier should the candidate be identified

HR-Department
INTERSOS – Cameroun