Country Security Advisor

Organization

iMMAP is an international non governmental organisation that provides information management services to humanitarian and development organizations. Through information management, we help our partners target assistance to the world’s most vulnerable populations. Our core philosophy is that better data leads to better decisions and that better decisions lead to better outcomes. iMMAP’s critical support to information value chains helps to solve operational and strategic challenges of our partners in both emergency and development contexts by enabling evidence-based decision-making for better outcomes.

Background

iMMAP has been present in Somalia since the beginning of 2023 to support the emergency response. Through this new project, iMMAP aims at strengthening and enhancing the humanitarian response and coordination capacities in Somalia through the implementation of a Humanitarian Information Support Team (HIST).  The HIST will be set up by iMMAP in full collaboration with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and will comprise a group of technical experts available to support the humanitarian community operating in Somalia by providing information management support, including structured coordination processes and tools.  

Description of Duties

The Country Security Advisor (CSA) will work with the iMMAP Somalia team and the iMMAP Security Department to ensure the safety and security of all in-country staff. The primary function of the CSA is to provide assistance to the Program Manager on all safety, security and logistics issues, as they relate to staff and programs in Somalia. The CSA is committed to implementing and maintaining the highest standards of security and contingency planning in order to ensure the safety of all staff in country.

Operational

• The CSA will monitor the security situation in Somalia, conduct risk assessments, participate in enforcing security and safety procedures and provide sound and timely advice to staff and management on safety and security matters. 
• The CSA will maintain contacts with local and national authorities and international state and non-state actors, compiling threat analysis, incident reports and routine security reports.
• The CSA will liaise and coordinate timely and efficiently with the Program Manager and the Global Security Manager regarding security incidents, threats or deficiencies which potential could affect operations.
• The CSA will assist with the implementation of safety and security policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as detailed by the Global Security Manager.
• The CSA will ensure compliance with iMMAP’s global operating principles and risk management policies.
• The CSA will ensure that security clearances are received before staff embark on local or international travels. 
• The CSA will create a weekly situation report as per iMMAP’s SOP, including a brief analysis of the security situation.
• The CSA will conduct security induction briefs for new staff.
• The CSA will design and practice emergency systems, emergency communications and provisioning of emergency supplies for all staff.
• The CSA will conduct and submit to the Country Director, Site Risk Assessments for locations regularly visited by iMMAP staff, including field locations.
• The CSA will maintain the validity of emergency & contingencies protocols based on the applicable E&C level as prescribed in the Project Security Plan.
• The CSA will ensure that communication protocols are implemented, and project warden lists are up to date.
• The CSA will liaise with other humanitarian and emergency actors as well as international and national governments on safety and security matters.

Representation

• Maintain effective and positive internal contacts with iMMAP in country associates, officers and staff, and external contacts with national and local government officials, international non- governmental organizations (NGOs), donor agency officials, vendors, media, and the general public.
• Follow iMMAP's branding regulations required for marking, or branding, of all iMMAP products and correspondence.

Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation

• The Country Security Advisor will report directly to the Program Manager with technical reporting line to the Global Security Manager.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

iMMAP team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to beneficiaries of iMMAP programs, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of field projects

Requirements

• Ability to provide a clear Criminal Record Check,
• Ability to provide honourable discharge papers, if a previous member of Armed Forces or Police Service.
• Experience
• Considerable practical experience of managing security in complex contexts and high-risk environments;
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of working in the safety, security and logistics sector
• Former military or police, or extensive experience as an NGO security officer or with a Private Security Company;
• Previous experience working in international non-governmental organisation is preferred;
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and analyse data and translate into effective information;
• Soft skills
• Ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel;
• Ability to work well in a small team, operate under pressure, prioritise and deliver high quality work within deadlines, and meet team objectives;

Guiding Principles

Personnel is expected to conduct itself in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and iMMAP’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all Countries.

iMMAP has zero-tolerance for sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, human trafficking, child abuse and exploitation. Any violations of these principles and policies will be treated as serious misconduct.

iMMAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background.