Security and Safety Manager at DAI Global, LLC

About DAI

DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world. DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work.  DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.

DAI is seeking qualified candidates for the Kyiv-based full-time position Security and Safety Manager to join USAID Governance and Local Accountability (HOVERLA) Activity’s team. Interested candidates should submit their application.

Applications will be accepted until August 7^th, 2022. Due to a high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted in response to this job advertisement.

Project Background

DAI Global LLC is implementing the USAID-funded Governance and Local Accountability (HOVERLA) Activity, Economic Resilience Activity (ERA), and the Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Activity (Cybersecurity Activity) based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The three projects aim to support Ukrainian capacity and advancement in the technical area of governance, economic growth, and cybersecurity.

Each Activity has developed and implemented an Activity Security Plan and familiarized staff with security requirements, procedures, and crucial security-related information. The Security Plan is designed to help keep staff safe and to ensure that Activity, property, and data are secure and protected. Every member of the Activity team plays a role in promoting security and is required to follow all procedures contained in the Security Plan.

Each Activity has developed and implemented a Business Continuity Plan (BCP), designed as a management process that identifies potential threats to the organization while providing a framework to respond to incidents that threaten staff and operations safely. Additionally, the BCP is to build resilience and enable Activities to recover and continue operations under challenging environments. The plan was implemented in response to the current country’s security situation with Russian forces’ invasion of Ukrainian territory in February 2022.

The Activity has appointed the Director of Operations to lead the country security management in close coordination with the Chiefs of Party and the DAI Global Security Team.

Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its impacts on the secure operating environment, the situation requires higher-level security management, coordination, and additional resources. As a result, the three Activities HOVERLA, CCI, and ERA identified a need for Ukrainian Security and Safety Manager to work closely with the DAI Global Security Team, three projects’ Chief of Parties (COPs), and the Security Focal Points (SFPs). The support also includes working with other DAI teams to advise and support all Activity security and safety programs, plans, and policies relevant to the Activity, including detailed security procedures that comply with DAI security policies. This will include collecting and sharing information regularly, providing advice, and supporting the emergency response drills and communication procedures for the Activity. The Security and Safety Manager will report to the HOVERLA Director of Operations and will work under technical oversight by DAI Global Regional Security Manager.

Objective

The Security and Safety Manager will advise and support the DAI projects in Ukraine on overall Activity security and safety programs, plans, and policies relevant to each Activity, including detailed security procedures that comply with DAI security policies. This will include collecting and sharing information regularly, providing guidance, and supporting the emergency response drills, communication procedures, and rollout implementing security measures for each Activity.

Tasks (Performance Requirement)

• Provide security, safety, and risk mitigation guidance and support to the HOVERLA, ERA and Cybersecurity projects and c;
• Monitor and analyze the ongoing threat environment faced by the project, provide daily SITREP (situational reports), and brief leadership, including DAI Global Security Team. Distribute threat warnings to all staff as appropriate. Ensure that appropriate risk mitigation measures are taken by the project to respond to the threats or changes in threats faced by the project, in consultation with senior project management and the DAI Global Security Team. This is to include physical protection measures, safe working routines, movement restrictions, protection equipment, evacuation, and security staff provision, as required;
• Advise on domestic travel and route planning in coordination with SFP and project logistics teams. Analyze and provide guidance on movement and coordination for the project, including driver and vehicle deployment and staff whereabouts;
• Develop and manage security screening process for sub-contractors and partners, in coordination with the Regional Security Manager.
• Analyze, oversee and provide guidance to the DAI project operations in Ukraine to ensure the systems adheres to the requirement and are up-to-date;
• Conduct security training for staff including personal security, road movement procedures, information security, first aid, etc.:
• Report security incidents, violations and recommended corrective actions, as appropriate, to the COP, SFP and DAI Global Security Team. Investigate serious breaches of security protocol and incidents
• Verify and test all security devices such as satellite phones, alarms, access systems, etc.
• Inspect physical force protection measures are operational or reported for repair;
• Work with the DAI Regional Security Manager to maintain the project Crisis Response Plan, country risk management system and evacuation plan in coordination with the COP and SFP and ensure that the contact information contained therein is always up-to-date;
• Participate in the regular and ad hoc security meetings. Attend OSAC meetings and any other country security forums.
• Provide, a weekly security report to the COP, SFP and the DAI Global Security Team.
• Be able to assist with out-of-hours emergency response for project staff and partners, if needed;
• Assist the project with business continuity planning, as required.
• All of the above includes ensuring security protocols are understood and security drills are periodically conducted with staff in all locations, including regional offices.
• Other duties assigned by the HOVERLA Director of Operations and HOVERLA Chief of Party.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or specialized certification in safety and security, risk management or similar.
• 8 years’ experience overseeing safety and security programs, preferably with an international NGO or development company.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety codes.
• Experience in diplomatic security, protection, and intelligence is an asset.
• Strong leadership capabilities including organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships at all levels;
• Willingness to travel as needed, including to higher-risk areas
• Developed network in the Ukrainian security, military and intelligence community
• Excellent writing, speaking, and reading skills in English. Native/fluent Ukrainian speaker preferred. Russian language skills considered an asset.

2022-07-22T10:02:18.000 2022-08-07T23:59:59.000 Full time / Повна зайнятість TELECOMMUTE Україна DAI GLOBAL LLC