Safety & Security Director

GLOBAL EMERGENCY GROUP, INC.

WITH CREDENCE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

IN SUPPORT OF

USAID’s Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance

Safety & Security Director

POSITION ADVERTISEMENT

LOCATION: Remote

DURATION: Full-time position

START DATE: ASAP

COMPENSATION: $155,000-$165,000 depending on experience, plus benefits.

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Background

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) is the lead federal coordinator for international disaster assistance. BHA provides and coordinates U.S. Government (USG) international humanitarian assistance to save lives, alleviate human suffering, and reduce the physical, social, and economic impact of rapid and slow-onset disasters by supporting at-risk populations to build stable foundations to withstand humanitarian shocks and stresses.

Team Credence, through the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance Support Contract (BHASC), provides operational and administrative support to BHA enabling USAID humanitarian assistance and 24/7 response capability. There are 5 Tasks within the BHASC. Task 3 Field Program Support ensures that BHA’s constantly evolving field support requirements are met. Additional details about Task 3 are included below.

Global Emergency Group, Inc. (GEG) is the Task 3 Field Program Support lead for Team Credence and BHASC. Founded in 2007, GEG supports Team Credence on the BHASC through the provision of readiness and operational response support services to BHA as it responds to crises around the world. The GEG headquarters is near Winchester, Virginia with our global team based all over the world.

The Safety & Security Director is responsible for advising GEG regarding all aspects of organizational, team and programming safety and security as it relates to Task 3, Field Program Support.

Task 3 is responsible for providing support to BHA overseas field teams to complement services that USAID provides. Field support may entail procuring goods and services, including locating and contracting for housing, offices, transportation, procurement, storage, service contracting, and field monitoring of BHA programming. Additional services and goods may be provided to BHA according to their field program requirements. Field program support will be provided in the field by deployed in-person personnel to program locations or remotely from headquarters or other locations, depending on the task order requirements specified by BHA. The following subtasks are included as part of Task 3:

Subtask 3.1: Provision of Facilities, Accommodations, and other Field Team Support. Provide the BHA field team with facilities, goods, and services required to sustain operations. Such support includes:

• Locating and contracting for housing and office facilities, in coordination with BHA staff, ensuring adherence to any requirements for such facilities
• Purchasing highly specialized supplies such as remote-location kits and personal protective equipment to sustain BHA field teams
• Handling the procurement, storage, inventory, and distribution of items required by BHA field teams, including supplies and equipment procured through other BHA mechanisms
• Contracting for equipment, supplies, vehicles, and other items to support BHA teams as directed by BHA

Subtask 3.2: Acquisition Support in the Field. Upon arrival in-country, support BHA efforts with procurement capability to further BHA programmatic objectives. Such support includes:

• Collaborating with BHA staff to identify potential recipients and designing the program and monitoring approach
• Obtaining relevant and appropriate concurrence and consent for sub-contracts in accordance with task order terms and conditions
• Drafting and issuing sub-contracts to international or local organizations, ensuring adherence to USAID and federal requirements and dollar thresholds for such awards
• Monitoring and evaluating the award deliverables

Subtask 3.3: Closeout. Close out BHA field operations in accordance with USAID and USGrequirements. Develop closeout plans, includingadministration, information, finance, procurement and management, within the required timeframe. Closeout plans should be cost effective and include, but not be limited to closeout and disposition of equipment; records; vehicles; supplies; and office/residential termination.

Requirements Overview

The Safety & Security Director (SSD) will report directly to the BHASC Task 3, Lead. The SSD will also work closely with the Deputy Programs Director, the Deputy Manager - Field Response & Operations, the wider Field Support team and Team Credence. The SSD also maintains dotted line reporting to the Deputy Programs Director, the Deputy Manager – Field Response & Operations as well as the GEG CEO. The position will be directly responsible for assessing and mitigating safety and security risks associated with Task 3.

Scope of Work

Position Description

The Safety & Security Director will be responsible for reviewing tasks activities undertaken within Task 3 Field Support, assessing and mitigating safety and security associated with Field Support operations.

The Safety & Security Director will:

• Serve as primary point of contact within the Field Support team to provide oversight and guidance related to Task 3 safety and security.
• Provide technical advice and support to the field, while maintaining high-level strategic guidance support to Task 3 management.
• Develop, revise and support the implementation of BHASC/USAID security related tools, plans, guidance and templates. Support the implementation of these relevant safety and security processes and procedures with strict adherence to all appropriate rules and regulations.
• Ensure that all field-based operations have established safety and security plans that are applied.
• Track and communicate any changes in humanitarian safety and security standards while building internal knowledge of safety and security and duty of care good practices throughout the Task 3 Field Support team.
• Support as needed with the design, delivery and continual enhancement of the BHA Security in Humanitarian Operations (SHOP) training course.
• Conduct independent, timely review of Task 3 security plans, processes and systems to assess and mitigate risk to all program personnel.
• Participate in the start-up and close-out of Field Support programs including responses as needed to humanitarian responses or other field support activities.
• Coordinate across Task 3 program teams at the field level and at HQ as well as Team Credence and BHA on issues related to safety and security.
• Assist with ensuring safe and secure field support to BHA without unnecessarily limiting the ability of Team Credence and GEG to respond to BHA field support requirements.

Position Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years relevant experience, Master’s Degree with 6+ years relevant experience, PhD with 4+ years relevant experience, or High School Degree with 12+ years relevant experience.
• Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of a USG-issued Secret-level Security Clearance for the duration of employment on this contract;
• Proven senior management experience and ability to provide both high-level strategic guidance and field support to clients;
• Minimum of five years of relevant and progressive experience advising humanitarian safety and security operations; experience with other USG agencies as well as bilateral or multilateral funders, such as USAID/BHA, UN Agencies, preferred;
• Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with security, safety, and duty of care standards and industry best practices including gender, age, child and power sensitive situations;
• Strong understanding of the humanitarian sector and at least five years of experience with safety and security in humanitarian and/or development programs;
• Evidence of making substantive contributions in the advancement of security standards and best practices utilized within the humanitarian security profession;
• Familiarity with USAID-funded programs;
• Experience working oversees in humanitarian operations, preferred;
• Meticulous attention to detail, as well as outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team;
• Demonstrated ability to generate risk mitigating solutions, handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Knowledge of and ability to learn and adopt industry best practices.
• A proven commitment to humanitarian principles.
• A demonstrated high level of personal responsibility, self-motivation and leadership ability.
• Demonstrated professional aptitude that includes, but is not limited to, being responsible, disciplined, adaptable, accountable, client-focused and having a strong work ethic.
• “Can-Do” attitude and ability to overcome significant challenges by using problem-solving techniques, open-mindedness and adaptability
• Strong team, problem-solving and inter-personal skills
• Strong relationship builder and communicator with experience leading diverse teams and partnering with a wide range of stakeholders
• Proven respect of others regardless of age, gender, economic status, cultural background, nationality, religion, political affiliation, race or sexuality
• Values consistent with the GEG Way including integrity, honesty, courage, acting in an honorable manner and respect of all others
• Strong spoken and written English language proficiency. Exceptional communication skills are essential and the ability to work effectively in other languages is highly desirable

Competencies/Performance Criteria

• Accountability: Takes ownership of work responsibilities and holds high standards. Keeps commitments and takes appropriate actions to meet obligations. Pursues efficiency and effectiveness and adheres to organization policies and procedures.
• Collegiality: Recognizes that everyone at BHA and USAID unites in a common purpose and respects each other's abilities to work toward that purpose. Treat others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations. Adheres to organization philosophies on culture, diversity, and inclusiveness.
• Capability: Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues professional development aligned with organizational role, contribution, and goals. Proactively shares knowledge with others to foster learning across the organization.

Travel Frequency

The Safety & Security Director is expected to work in Washington D.C. on an as-needed basis while also working remotely. She/he will support with periodic field missions during the period that she/he is contracted. The exact number of field missions will be determined based on evolving Task 3 activities and requirements.

Working Conditions

This position is classified remote with the employee expected to be online and work normal Washington DC work hours and be based near to Washington DC or other locations as needed. The Safety & Security Director will work at the designated office in Washington D.C on an as needed basis. The position will adhere to security management directives and policies as prescribed by the office.

Benefits & Leave

As a full-time employee, the Safety & Security Director will have access to Global Emergency Group’s full benefits package (provided separately).

About Global Emergency Group

Founded in 2007, GEG is a benefit corporation that supports vulnerable people affected by crisis in 52+ countries by providing a broad range of humanitarian support services to a wide range of organizations, including the United Nations, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, donor governments, companies, major international and national NGO’s and local communities. Every day, these organizations and communities rely on GEG’s emergency response expertise, and on the combined capabilities and dedication of its people to implement strategies, find solutions and seize opportunities to assist the world’s most vulnerable people.

Global Emergency Group is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and recruiting people of diverse backgrounds and experiences. GEG does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or belief, colour, gender, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, age, medical condition, disability, ancestry, national origin or ethnic group. All recruitment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

As a part of Team Credence, Global Emergency Group provides field support to USAID ’s Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance.