Security Intern (Only Female) in Bamian

About IRC (International Rescue Committee):

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC opened the country program in Afghanistan in 1988. Our programs span the range from humanitarian relief to early recovery and development activities, focusing on child protection, education, economic wellbeing, health, and power. The IRC works in 10 provinces throughout Afghanistan, among which some of the most security volatile, and employs over 1000 staff.

Job Description:

• Implement and maintain IRC standard security and communications systems and procedures.
• Provide technical support and advice to management and staff
• Monitor and report on security developments and trends
• Supervise security and communications personnel
• Conduct training and development activities in accordance with needs and concerns
• Actively coordinate and contribute to information exchange both internally and externally
• Ensure understanding of roles, responsibilities, lateral relationships, and accountabilities.
• Constant monitoring of all assigned IRC channels and if needed with UN and other NGOs at that particular site.
• Monitoring of convoys in route from one location to another.

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Specific Duties:.

• Implement, maintain, and monitor field compliance, field office security systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure all assigned communications equipment and systems are fully functioning.
• Notification to IRC management of any and all irregularities or incidents in any way related to the security of IRC staff or property
• Report on situational developments, risks, and concerns.
• Compile and provide weekly security situation reports to SSC and Field Security Focal Point.
• Hold regular security briefings for staff and visitors.
• Attend and participate in trainings identified/organized by your supervisor
• Follow any new procedures and guidelines designated in circulars from Country Safety and Security Coordinator
• To report any violations of the IRC Mandatory Reporting Policies
• Supervise and manage guards and communications staff according to IRC policy.
• Ensure availability, maintenance, and functioning of necessary equipment.
• Orient and train staff on preventive and reactive systems, policies, and procedures.
• Orient and train staff on security context and specific situation.
• Report any violations to appropriate IRC authority and participate in preventative initiatives.
• Actively seek opportunities that will complement ability to fulfil position’s responsibilities as well as further professional development, such as taking part in internal and external trainings.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• Education: High school or equivalent/ bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Years of Experience: N/A
• Skills: Ability to work in team, ability to engage and participate in community, ability to travel to communities
• Technical Competency: Ability to negotiate and convince
• Communication and reporting skills: Strong communication and reporting skill  
• Ability in Pashto, Dari and English  
• Computer skills (including MS Word, Excel, Access, and internet) an advantage
• Ability to work closely, professionally, and constructively with all others regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background

Submission Guideline:

interested candidates are requested to send their applications along with copies of their CVs (NOT Educational and Work Certificates), to the attention of the Human Resources Department at the following address or email us at (AF-Recruitment@rescue.org)

Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test and after that for an interview. If you are not contacted TWO or FOUR WEEKS after the closing date. please know that your application has not been successful for the post.

IRC Afghanistan Country Office – Kabul

Qala-e-Fathullah, Street 3, close to Takyakhana-e-Fatimia, District 10

Submission Email:

AF-Recruitment@rescue.org

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