Security & Access Officer

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Safety, Access and Security strategy and policy

Develop the Security Management Plan at country level based on RI global standards. Regularly update the Security Management Plan and pro-actively propose new policy and SOPs based on identified risks to RI staff, programs, organization, beneficiaries and assets.

Conduct a baseline assessment of existing policies and procedures and their application and practice by all staff at program sites, field and central offices and residencies. Provide recommendations to Country Director based on the assessment in line with RI global security standards. Set up a follow up system for implementation of validated recommendations

Contribute to the development of the Country Strategy for RI in Bangladesh. Lead on the safety, access and security component

Provide monthly Access, Safety and Security updates to Senior Management Team. Ensure professional presentation at meetings including incident review, risk assessment and recommendations

Provide risk analysis and mitigation components for proposals. Ensure a yearly staff Access, safety and security budget is planned for and included in proposals to ensure staff safety and security needs are met.

Design and implement a compliance system to monitor adherence to policy for RI staff as well as premises and assets

2) Access, Safety and Security (ASS) risk management

Provide day-to-day Safety and Security Management, including: situation monitoring, information sharing and reporting, implementing mitigation measures and evaluation.

Conduct at least once a year Security Risk Analysis (SRA) according to minimum operational requirements (MOSS) in Dhaka and all field locations for RI. Set up a follow up system for implementation of validated recommendations

Conduct risk assessments of contracted and prospective offices and residences. Follow up on actions to be taken to ensure compliance with safety and security standards

Routinely revise safety and security plans to adapt to evolving security situation

Conduct ad-hoc field visits at program sites for security assessments, audits and security awareness

Evaluate, review and update the hibernation and evacuation plans for all RI premises in Bangladesh, and ensure that the practical preparations are in place and known to all staff

Ensure that accurate, up-to-date access, safety and security information is available to all RI staff based in Dhaka, Cox’s Bazar and all RI visitors and delegations (if needed adapted in different language)

Design adequate briefings and procedures for donor visits and delegations to RI programmes

Undertake continual assessments of ASS equipment, and the protocols by which that equipment is used, to ensure that minimal conditions for security are being met

Pro-actively identify and suggest procedures through which RI staff, programs, organization, beneficiaries and assets can be better protected and risk minimized – while ensuring RI continues to deliver maximum humanitarian and development assistance in country

When delegated by the CD, manage access, safety and security incidents pertaining to all RI staff and assets

Act as an adviser to the Crisis Management Team leader during a crisis and take lead as and when delegated

Physical Safety & Security Management

Ensure all physical security measures in the different sites are operational and adequate.

Supervise guard deployment in facilities/Offices.

Periodically practice emergency response plan in all facilities.