• The main role of the Security Manager is to assist and advice the management in all matters relating to security. The overall responsibility for security of the office premises and all it’s staff and materials.
• The security manager should seek advice and support from the IFRC security manager and the security unit of local/ international authorities.
• The security manager should facilitate the process of ensuring that all relevant security documents have been established within the organization in accordance with the IFRC’s Minimum Security Requirements (MSR) and assist in writing the content and analysis although he alone is not responsible for providing all content information or analysis. That remains the responsibility of the Director, HR & Administration, with support and advice from the authority.

• Establish and maintain effective local external networks with UN agencies, International and local NGOs, police, military, and other government authorities in matters related to safety, security, program and other operational activities.
• Attend formal and informal meetings, report and disseminate information to managers and government authorities as required.   
• Establish and maintain good internal working relationships with BDRCS, with the IFRC’s in country memberships and ICRC.
• Guide and provide support to all the security teams of BDRCS.

Monitor

• Monitor the general security environment and keep the management informed of developments, major incidents and events in a timely manner.
•  Prepare timely security advisories relating to safety and security incidents, events or issues of concern. 
• Monitor compliance with area specific security regulations and travel instructions procedures.   
• Oversee field movements; including vehicle safety and security equipment contingency equipment, communications equipment.
• Conduct residential, office, warehouse and camp site safety and security assessments.
• Ensure that actions are taken to implement and maintain MSR.

Security Planning

• Conduct risk assessments and context analyses and disseminate the findings in an appropriate manner.
• Regularly update key security documents including Security Risk Register, Security Regulations, Relocation, Medical Emergencies and Critical Incident Management Plans.
• Regularly update security contingency plans and share with relevant stakeholders.

Incident Management

• Report any internal/external security related incident to the authority.
• Be on call to manage safety and security incidents, including liaising with law enforcement and security forces, emergency services and authorities.
• Incident analysis including gathering of information and reporting to senior managers.
• Monitor and support IFRC security incident reporting, record incidents and take or recommend action to prevent recurrence.

Staff and Visitor Support - Briefing, Training & Instruction

• Conduct security briefings for new staff, drivers and visitors.
• Fire, Cyclone and Earthquake safety training, including equipment instruction and regular drills.
• Facilitate and co-deliver driver safety and security training.
• Conduct safety and security training for personnel.
• VIP visitor briefings and visit support.

Administration

• Maintain relationships including regular meetings with Security Company representative to ensure quality of service and resolve any issues or concerns.
• Provide organisational and operational training/instruction for the Security Guard team.

General

• Enhance the awareness and culture of safety and security amongst the BDRCS personnel.
• Ensure that the integrity of RCRC is taken into account in all aspects of operations.
• Discuss issues relating to acceptable cultural behavior highlighting the fundamental principles of RCRC.
• Other tasks as needed and assigned by the authority.

Actively work towards the achievement of the Organization’s goals .

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Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles.

3.

Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the management.