Security and Liaison Officers at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI)

General Objective / Summary

• Under the supervision and direction of the Field Coordinator, the Security and Liaison Officer will effectively implement all appropriate risk management strategies on the ground, related to the safety and security, and the protection of staff and assets in mission.
• Specifically, he/she will be responsible for the management, implementation and oversight of all field security operations in support of staff and activities.In addition, the Security and Liaison Officer will establish links and synergies with local and national authorities at all levels, facilitating the implementation of programs and assisting PUI staff in any matter related to that. 
• Lastly, the Security and Liaison Officer will follow closely local and federal social, political and economic situation.
• He will provide analysis and regular updates on Federal and State general contexts to strengthen knowledge and comprehension by PUI staff of the environment where PUI’s projects are implemented.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Security Management:

• Collect, analyze and share all security and safety information relevant to PUI activities in the state.
• Under the direction of the field coordinator, conduct security/risk assessment
• Assist the Field Coordinator in the design of the security strategies
• Brief and train the staff on security procedures and security assessment
• Ensure all procedures and measures against acts of corruption are in place and assist in potential investigations related to cases of corruption.

Liaison with administrative, security, humanitarian stakeholders and representation:

• Develop, build and maintain a network of interlocutors with all the stakeholders (security forces, UN agencies, NGOs, administration…)
• Research, prepare and follow-up on general State governmental official processes (registration, statements, etc.), as necessary
• Ensure representation of PUI among partners, donors and different authorities;
• Participate to meeting with state and/or local leaders, ensure translation when needed and submit report

Context Analysis and Monitoring:

• Update regularly PUI Senior Management team on the Federal and State context, through a weekly press review
• On request, research and/or draft documents analyzing and presenting subjects linked to the PUI environment of work, whether on cultural, social, economic, political, humanitarian, issues
• The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 3 - 10 years experience.

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General Objective / Summary

• Under the supervision and direction of the Field Coordinator, the Security and Liaison Officer will effectively implement all appropriate risk management strategies on the ground, related to the safety and security, and the protection of staff and assets in mission.
• Specifically, he/she will be responsible for the management, implementation and oversight of all field security operations in support of staff and activities.In addition, the Security and Liaison Officer will establish links and synergies with local and national authorities at all levels, facilitating the implementation of programs and assisting PUI staff in any matter related to that. 
• Lastly, the Security and Liaison Officer will follow closely local and federal social, political and economic situation.
• He will provide analysis and regular updates on Federal and State general contexts to strengthen knowledge and comprehension by PUI staff of the environment where PUI’s projects are implemented.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Security Management:

• Collect, analyze and share all security and safety information relevant to PUI activities in the state.
• Under the direction of the field coordinator, conduct security/risk assessment
• Assist the Field Coordinator in the design of the security strategies
• Brief and train the staff on security procedures and security assessment
• Ensure all procedures and measures against acts of corruption are in place and assist in potential investigations related to cases of corruption.

Liaison with administrative, security, humanitarian stakeholders and representation:

• Develop, build and maintain a network of interlocutors with all the stakeholders (security forces, UN agencies, NGOs, administration…)
• Research, prepare and follow-up on general State governmental official processes (registration, statements, etc.), as necessary
• Ensure representation of PUI among partners, donors and different authorities;
• Participate to meeting with state and/or local leaders, ensure translation when needed and submit report

Context Analysis and Monitoring:

• Update regularly PUI Senior Management team on the Federal and State context, through a weekly press review
• On request, research and/or draft documents analyzing and presenting subjects linked to the PUI environment of work, whether on cultural, social, economic, political, humanitarian, issues
• The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 3 - 10 years experience.