About the job

Pathfinder Overview:

Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family planning, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and, through all of our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.

Project Overview:

The Building Healthy Families Activity aims to expand access to and utilization of essential health care in Pakistan, including quality family planning (FP) and maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) services, in order to improve health outcomes for some of its most vulnerable populations. BHFA will operate in Pakistan’s Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, addressing environmental and health barriers to the uptake of integrated FP/MNCH services.

Job Purpose:

Primarily responsible for continuously monitoring the safety and security environment in the operational areas, the Security Manager will be expected to conduct and maintain risk assessments, develop and maintain standard operating procedures, and provide regular safety training to all staff. It is expected that the Manager will accompany staff on field visits on a need basis to develop better awareness of the challenges faced by staff in the field. The candidate will be expected to establish Operational Protocols related to safety and security such as movement protocols, support in coordination with traveling staff, provide trainings and regular drills for all staff involved, and ensure the highest safety and security measures are implemented and followed. This role will also oversee safety and security plans, business continuity plans, and incident management, including oversight and management of all staff employed for safety and security management.

This will be done in compliance with USAID policies, with the Security Manager serving as the subject matter expert for risk and mitigation assessments, safety and security planning, training and implementation. This position shall report to the Director Operations & Finance.

Key Job Outcomes:

Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

 

• Conducts periodic risk assessments and develops risk management and mitigation plans to ensure compliance with USAID and Pathfinder policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• At least once per quarter, update the standard risk assessments for locations and specific projects, and provide a security report to Director Finance and Operations, and the Chief of Party.
• Ensure the safety and security readiness of all staff at the Field level through regular integration of risk management priorities and objectives into Field Office planning.
• Assists with implementation of risk management and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures through Safety and Security Focal Points.
• Meet with Project Managers and program staff to routinely identify upcoming safety and security needs, programmatic developments, or other areas of concern,
• Support the development of and monitor project risk dashboard at the country level.
• Provide emergency procedures drills and trainings.
• Design journey management procedures and ensure compliance.
• Review new-staff security onboarding requirements are being met.
• Support Human Resources for conducting background checks and issuing security clearances for new employees, if required.
  
  
   

Project Security Management:

 

• Implementing and developing Security procedures, protocols and policies.
• Engender a spirit of safety and security awareness and strong personal security comportment to all project staff.
• Enhance staff security awareness through emergency procedure practices and trainings.
• Prepare and update Country Office Safety and Security Plan, Business Continuity Plan, and Crisis Management Plan documents on a regular basis and send these to the Regional Security Manager for approval.
• Schedule and hold emergency drills at BHFA project offices (fire or hostile entry).
• Schedule and hold emergency telephone tree practices.
• Schedule and hold personal safety security refresher trainings.
• Support the Director Finance & Operations for Safety and Security Planning related to local and international travel.
• Create an Incident Reporting Mechanism and ensure monthly updates on incidents (as applicable) are shared with the COP and Director Finance and Operations, or other stakeholders required.
• Collaborating with the Admin as well as the housekeeping team in case of emergencies.
• Maintaining physical security by monitoring building access controls, surveillance systems, and other security measures.
• Monitoring security expenses as well as controlling budgets for all the security operations.
• Liaison with security services companies for any requirement of security staff and equipment for office staff and locations.
• Maintain oversight of the operational, security and cultural context in the Project, and advise other departments on contextual factors.
• Timely and accurate reporting of all incidents affecting the Project, to the staff/Chief of Party/Director Finance & Operations and Regional Security Manager.
• Manage the security budget through Director Finance & Operations/Chief of Party.
• Sit as a member of the SMT for Project.
  
  
   

Security Networking:

 

• Will remain in close coordination with Regional Security Manager (RSM) for all security-related issues/decisions/activities.
• Establish an interfacing and leveraging network with actors from the humanitarian, development, diplomatic and private sector to enable timely and accurate information gathering to enable safety and security management and disseminate new updates to staff members.
• Maintain a Liaison with the Global Security Director/Regional Security Manager for any new updates, policies implementation and advise project staff as per recommendation.
• Engage with security networking focal point organizations.
• Access open-source safety and security focal points to improve information access.
• Maintain liaison with local security agencies, and police department to caster security needs of Pathfinder BHFA staff at project sites.
• Act as a primary security focal point for Pathfinder Pakistan, as needed.
  
  
   

Minimum Education and Work Experience:

 

• Bachelor’s degree required and minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Required experience in enterprise risk management, risk assessments and evaluations, security trainings and assessments, in the private and public sector.
• Advanced understanding of country security context, ground realities and concerns.
• Experience with business continuity planning, security training, incident management, and emergency drills.
  
  
   

Preferred Education and Work Experience:

 

• Familiarity with USAID approach, security needs, protocols and regulations. 
  
  
   

Required Competencies:

 

• Ability to manage multiple initiatives at the same time and work cooperatively with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the team, ability to thrive in a matrix organization,
• Ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• Languages: Proven writing and speaking skills using local languages and English language.
• Communication and Influencing Skills: Proven ability to influence others through diplomacy and proven oral and written communication skills.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detail-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrix organization.
• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality on work-related matters.
• Presentation Skills: Proven ability to make presentations on results and products to small and large groups.
• Knowledge of the context of Pakistan, including relevant government processes and policies.
  
  
   

Other Information:

 

• Travel required (60% or less).
• Uses cellular, laptop or desktop computer.
• This job description format focuses on the main duties of the position and is not intended to list every potential task or assignment.
• Duties can and will change to meet the changing priorities of the department and organization.
• Provide security support to the country office on need basis ( i.e 20% of his/her time).
  
  
   

Application procedure / How to apply:

 

• Interested applicants are requested to include the contact details of at least 3 references in their resume.
• Kindly send your applications by November 5, 2023.
  
  
   

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement:

Pathfinder International provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Safeguarding and Protection Statement:

Pathfinder is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve and our staff. We have zero tolerance for any type of behavior that inflicts harm on children, young people, adults, our staff, and partners including sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation. We do everything possible to ensure that we recruit only those who are suitable to work with us. We expect that everyone we hire will abide by our safeguarding and related policies and will report any suspected or known violations. This job is subject to a range of vetting checks as legally permitted in the country where they are being hired. By applying, the job applicant acknowledges they understand our intent to verify suitability to work with us.