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• Planning and Preparation:
  Actively monitor the safety and security environment within CARE’s current
  emergency j operational areas, and advice on potential risks and
  recommend  mitigation measures.
  Participate in security related training and orientation. Conduct initial
  arrival briefings for any new staff or visitors to CARE offices.
• Procedures and Protocols: Routinely review
  and when required update the current standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  based on any changes in the operating environment or CARE’s programming.
  These protocols will cover all aspects of CARE operations ranging from
  offices to remote field locations. With support from the Safety Security Focal
  Person develop an Emergency response specific Safety Management ) Plan
  (SMP). Maintain staff tracking system to account for staff locations on a
  real time basis. Provide support to the program’s communications networks
  including coordination with UN communications facilities. Through routine
  interactions with field teams ensure current protocols and procedures are
  being adhered to and complied with, particularly field movement protocols.
  Network with other  security
  officers and organizations to obtain information which can be analysed to
  better understand the security environment and, through this, develop
  standard operating procedures relevant to the security setting in which
  programs are being implemented.
• Reporting: Provide routine
  security reports to the Emergency Team Leader and Safety Security Focal
  Person as required. Provide incident reports to the Emergency Team Leader
  and Safety Security Focal Person as required.
• Training:  Conduct field level trainings to staff
  focused on current SOPs as well as safely moving and operating within
  remote locations. Areas of focus will be basic driver and first aid
  trainings as well as basic skills required for moving in and remaining
  overnight in field locations. Conduct quarterly crisis and incident
  management trainings with field based teams in order to ensure crisis
  management readiness
• Crisis and Incident Management:
  Support the field based Emergency Team Leader and other Field Managers in
  the event of an incident and serve as the Security focal point on any Field
  Crisis Management Team (F-CMT).
• Upholding CARE’s Core values and
  ensuring its principles: Comply and exercise organizational values
  and culture. Help to promote rights and good governance. Responsible for
  gender responsive behavior in all actions and decisions.

• The applicant should preferably hold a
  Bachelor’s degree in Political/Social Sciences, International Relations or
  relevant field from a recognized university.
• At least three to five years of safety and
  security management with INGOs, UN or other relief and development
  organizations. Candidates with the similar level of experience within the
  private sector and/or police and military will also be considered.
• Training in the fields of management,
  safety & security, law and enforcement experience will be an added
  advantage
• Previous experience in the field of
  environment and emergency planning.
• Ability to conduct ongoing risk
  assessments relevant for CARE staff and develop achievable risk mitigation
  protocols and strategies.
• Ability to conduct relevant trainings for
  field based staff and liaise with local communities and security forces in
  order to enhance staff safety.
• High degree of awareness of the access and
  logistical challenges faced by teams in remote areas of Uganda and adapt
  protocols to best suit the environment.

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