Assistant Security Officer at World Vision April 2025

Posted 1 week ago - By Jobs Tanzania - Over 12 Potential Applicants

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

 

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

 

Key Responsibilities:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Activity

Develop security procedures and guidelines (20%)

End Results

Robust security measures to mitigate security risks.

 

Activity

Monitoring and analysis of security threats and adopting security measures to mitigate against the risks assessed. (50%)

End Results

Proactive mitigation of security risks to minimize loss and disruptions.

 

Activity

Compile various safety and security reports (5%)

End Results

Quality reports compiled and submitted timely

 

Activity

Security Investigations (5%)

End Results

Establishing of root causes for security incidents and ensuring that they are well mitigated to prevent reoccurrence. (5%)

 

Activity

Management of security contractors (10%)

End Results

Maximum performance of the security company and other security-related service providers. (10%)

 

Activity

Training (10%)

End Results

Increased security and safety awareness amongst employees and key partners.

 

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

 

Required Professional Experience

  • At least 4 years experience in a proven security field public or private institution
  • Experience in humanitarian work is an added value
  • Has strong relating and networking skills
  • Experience in investigations
  • Experience in conducting security risk assessments

 

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

  • Degree in law, military, social science, or any relevant qualification from a recognized institution
  • No previous criminal records

 

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

  • Computer literacy
  • Report writing

 

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

Refugee camps

 

Physical Requirements

Should be physically fit

 

Language Requirements

Proficient in English and Swahili (Written & Spoken)

 

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

 

Contact (within WV or outside WV)

WVT Field staff

Reason for contact

They will be carrying out food distribution and other project activities. Effective communication is required so that these staff can be well supported.

Frequency of contact

Daily

 

Contact (within WV or outside WV)

Security Companies

Reason for contact

You will directly monitor their performance thus, strong downward communication is necessary.

Frequency of contact

Daily

 

Contact (within WV or outside WV)

MoHA

Reason for contact

For various distribution-related matters and addressing refugee concerns.

Frequency of contact

Regularly

 

Contact (within WV or outside WV)

Refugee community leaders

Reason for contact

Information dissemination to the communities at large.

Frequency of contact

Regularly

 

Contact (within WV or outside WV)

Police

Reason for contact

Police will be key partners in ensuring security in distribution areas

Frequency of contact

Regularly

 

DECISION MAKING

The role requires moderate-level decision-making.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Be Safe and Resilient
  • Deliver Results
  • Build Relationships
  • Be Accountable
  • Learn and Develop
  • Improve and Innovate
  • Partner and Collaborate
  • Embrace Change

 

Disclaimer: World Vision does not, and will never solicit money for any part of its recruitment processes including short-listing, interviews, background, and/or medical check-ups. Please be cautious, and if you have any questions and/or would like to report what you believe to be a fraudulent World Vision recruitment person(s) or agency, please email us through www.worldvisionincidentreport.ethicspoint.com  or careers@wvi.org.

 

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

How to Apply:

This is Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.

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Apply Before: 20 April 2025
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