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• Provides assistance to the Country Director in the implementation of
  the Country Safety and Security plan, including ensuring that all MTI
  personnel are covered by the instruction.
• Work in close coordination with humanitarian response team, ensures
  availability of updated procedures for dealing with emergencies involving
  MTI staff in all project locations & offices.
• Provides advice on the selection and procurement of appropriate
  equipment for security (vehicles, telecommunications equipment, etc).
  Monitors the procurement, deployment and functionality of the same.
• Conducts MTI security risk assessments and periodic appropriate
  security assessments of MTI premises and equipment and provides advice on
  shortfalls in security preparedness with recommendations & solutions.
• Coordinates with the staff in implementing MTI security measures and
  procedures (access control of visitors and vehicles.
• Liaises with host government agencies, local authorities responsible
  for security, law and order, counterparts in UN and diplomatic missions
  and district leaders. Be alert for a 24 hour response to all security
  & safety related incidence involving MTI staff.
• Under the direction of management review the impact of security
  factors on MTI Programme design and delivery, as well as the potential
  impact that programmes might have on stability and security (both positive
  and negative), and makes preliminary recommendations regarding possible
  security needs and improvements.
• Coordinates MTI Volunteers travel, accommodation and movement within
  the country
• Provides timely and accurate security advice and briefing to all
  staff and International volunteers;
• Immediately report all security and safety related incidents
  involving MTI staff to management
• Assists in the preparation of MTI security reports (Incident, Weekly
  & monthly Reports
• Provides assistance in the conduct and follow up of investigations
  and incidents affecting MTI staff and offices.

• The ideal candidate must hold a University Degree or equivalent in
  Political science, Military studies, security management, International
  Relations, law enforcement or related field
• At least three (3) years relevant experience in Security, preferably
  in police or related field of work. Computer training required; Outlook,
  MS word, Excel, PowerPoint Prior experience with UN system or
  international NGO is required 
• Experience in coordinating local and
  international volunteers.
• Knowledge of country safety codes
• Possess a clean and valid driver’s licence;
• Ability to travel upcountry frequently.        

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