Somalia Bar ama Baro, BAB “Teach or Learn” Program
Vacancy Post
Position Title: Project Security Manager
Position Location: Mogadishu Somalia.
Duration of Employment: Full-Time
Background:
Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic development and post-crisis stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Program Summary:
The USAID/Somalia Bar Ama Baro program works to increase access to quality education for a targeted number of out-of-school children and youth (ages 8-15) in specific regions of Somalia. The Program will work to increase student enrollment in alternative education program sites, improve their safety, monitor acquisition of literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional skills among the learners who enroll in them, and enhance the Federal Government of Somalia’s capacity to regulate them.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Project Security Manager's (PSM) overall mission is to keep all project personnel and assets safe from harm. S/he has delegated responsibility for the day-to-day management and coordination of operational field security activities, provides continuous security and contextual information to the team, ensures compliance with corporate security policies, and maintains liaison with the Regional Security Manager for Africa (RSM). This employee will be appointed by the Chief of Party, with concurrence from the RSM HQ Security. This position will be based in the Mogadishu office, with program activities expected to be carried out throughout the Southern states of Somalia. Extensive understanding of the security issues throughout Somalia with possible travel into various areas of Somalia as needed and required by the project.
REPORTING & SUPERVISION
The Project Security Manager reports to the Chief of Party based in Mogadishu. The PSM will be based in Mogadishu and will work closely with the HQ RSM – Africa.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Primary.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Required Skills & Qualifications:
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND EXPERIENCE
Send electronic submissions of updated resume & cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line indicating Project Security Manager– Mogadishu.
This position is announced for Somali nationals with valid Somali passport or national ID only.
Closing deadline: 4th February 2023.