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FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in civil society, peacebuilding, health, nutrition, education, economic development, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,200 staff in the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve improving lives for millions.

FHI 360 is currently recruiting for the position of Security Specialist for the Tunisia Country office. FHI360 Tunisia is implementing 2 projects:

1. USAID/Ma3an. Tunisia Resilience and Community Empowerment, that promotes resilience at the community level, with the goal of addressing drivers of VE, building community engagement and identity, and strengthening social cohesion between marginalized populations and the rest of Tunisia. 
2. ACEA Tunisia – Action Collaborative pour les Exportations Artisanales, “Collaborative Action for the Export of Handicraft products”) is a two-and-a-half-year project implemented by FHI 360, funded by the U.S. Department of State. Its goal is to help essential oil artisans in Northwest Tunisia market and commercialize their products, and hence encourage this local economy. The region has not yet achieved the economic potential of the aromatic and medicinal plant resources abundantly present, for a host of reasons.”

 Job Summary

The Security Specialist will work under the supervision of the Director of operations, S/he will provide security coordination and technical expertise to members of the organization as they plan, develop, direct, and coordinate effective security programs designed to identify and mitigate risk to employees, executives, visitors and material assets at multiple operating locations. Supports and administers organizational security plans and operations. 

Position Responsibilities 

• Collect, collate and analyze security threat information.
• Provide timely situation assessments and recommendations for action during security incidents  
• Conduct Country/Region Security Risk assessments in assigned area to determine risk levels for personnel and operations.
• Prepare daily and weekly security reports covering significant security-related incidents and provide analysis of how each event impacts the overall safety and security of personnel and operations.
• Prepare and deliver security briefings for movements throughout the zones of intervention and target communities.  
• Prepare security reports to update personnel on major security developments and their potential impact on operations.
• Provide technical support on all policies, procedures, guidelines and planning for staff safety and operational security 
• Establish productive liaison with security departments at other INGOs, UN, diplomatic missions and vendor security information providers.

• Establish and sustain close working relationships with managers and field-based personnel to exchange security information and provide advice. 

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor or equivalent security degree;
• At least five years’ security experience directly related to Tunisia; 
• Demonstrated knowledge of security analysis, risk assessments; physical security and security operations and planning;
• Previous work experience in a security role at an INGO or USAID IP;

• Fluent Arabic & French speaker and good command of the English language; 
• Superior spoken and written communications;
• A strong customer service focus and ability to maintain confidentiality in a multicultural environment;
• Work productively in a small team environment as well as individually;
• Must be comfortable in operating in a high stress environment requiring short deadlines and be able to provide reasoned and immediate advice and assistance during emergencies with little or no supervision;
• Availability to work on emergency situations during off- hours; if necessary, for an extended period of time.