The Security Officer is providing support to the project in the areas of security, logistics and operations.

Security logistics and support

Assist the DPM/PM to gather, analyse and disseminate relevant security related information for existing and potential threats that might arise.
Conduct ongoing assessments and support to the Project and the establishment of an effective physical and procedural security measures.

Keep SESIL Health, Safety and Security Risk Assessment (HSSRA) up to date.

Focal point for check-in during field missions.

Convene and lead Crisis Management Team (CMT) meetings and follow-up agreed actions points.

Prepare in-country travel procedures, including Journey Management.

Liaise with local law enforcement, diplomatic/international organizations and private security officers in close consultation with the DPM/PM. Build and strengthen networks with local authorities.

Assist Staff and Visitors in reporting (criminal incidents, suspicious activity, and special coverage) to the local authorities and Mott MacDonald’s Security and Risk Management points.

Assist in investigation of security cases, traffic incidents and petty crime.
Liaise with the contracted Guard Management Services to ensure adequate measures are implemented
Assist in developing and implementing contingency and evacuation planning in the event of any health or security emergency.
periodically visit Project offices to ensure safety and security protocols are adhered to.
ensure staffs compliance with security protocol, logistics and procedures.
Maintain compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures for staff and visitors.
Work with the Country Office Manager
Brief employees prior to their deployment to the field and debrief upon return and visit

oversight of National Office/Regional offices Security matters.

Maintain information and databases of security related issues.

Draft security advisories with advice on risk mitigation for issuance to project staff on the general security situation, specific incidents and during periods of heightened threat.

Develop, design and assist in maintaining and periodically testing the Staff Telephone Tree System.

Help to maintain the Mission Management System

Ensuring that all project offices meet the expected Health and Safety requirements and undergoesEmergency Safety Drills.

Maintain fire extinguishers to ensure serviceability.

Serve as an alternate Designated Safeguarding Officer

Assist with maintaining Incident Tracker.

Assist with the tracking of staff mission movements

prepare reports of situation summary of the country, and security matters.

Check and update First Aid kits (compound, offices and vehicles).