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The primary responsibilities of this position are ensuring security-related files are kept up-to-date; maintaining the
whereabouts reporting system; assisting in the analysis and reporting of security incidents; preparing reports,
training materials, and other resource materials; coordinating the implementation of the “Site Management
Standards and Guidelines for the Africa Region”; and maintaining up-to-date contact information for local and
national police, transportation, and consolidation points.
In addition, the SSA will act as the back-up to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM). The Office of Safety and
Security provides technical oversight of security related. The SSA reports to the SSM who manages day to day
workload. When the SSM is unavailable, the SSA may also be the contact point with the Peace Corps Safety and
Security Officer (PCSSO), Regional Security Advisor (RSA), Embassy security officials, and local law enforcement
agencies in carrying out the responsibilities designated below or as directed by the Country Director (CD).
Technical review, evaluation and training can be conducted by the SSM and the PCSSO.
Salary: Grade: 7, Range 7,131,546 - 12,123,624 CFA basic salary plus additional allowances.
Application Opens: Tuesday 20th August 2019 Application Closes: Tuesday 02nd September 2019
Supervisory role: No
The Assistant Training Logistician will have the following roles and responsibilities:
Responsibilities
1. Supports and Verifies Safety and Security Policy Implementation: In coordination with the SSM, provides
administrative support and verification that adequate systems are functioning to support Volunteer safety and
security in accordance with Peace Corps Manual Section (MS) 270, Volunteer/Trainee Safety and Security. This
should include, but is not limited to:
a. Responsible for whereabouts phone – responding to, tracking, and recording all whereabouts information in
VIDA.
b. Edits and updates to safety and security information in the Volunteer Information Database (VIDA) and
generates reports upon request.
c. Verifies that all site locator forms are accurate and documented in VIDA.
d. Ensures that all Volunteer sites and houses have been properly evaluated for safety and security criteria and
documentation is on file.
e. Understands Volunteer whereabouts system and assists with maintaining information as needed.
f. Assists SSM and CD to ensure critical PCSSO recommendations are implemented appropriately and deadlines
are met. Works with the SSM to provide regular updates on implementation progress and/or challenges to the CD
and the PCSSO.
b. Carries out and/or accompanies the SSM, PMs, PCMOs on site visits as needed.
c. As requested, assists with Volunteer housing inspections and approvals prior to occupancy as per Post’s policies
and procedures.
d. Ensures that GPS coordinates are maintained in VIDA for Volunteer sites, consolidation points, and other
relevant locations.
e. Supports the ITS and SSM in maintaining accurate, and real-time mapping Volunteer sites and consolidation
points.
4. Incident Reporting and Response: Safety and Security Assistant Sample Statement of Work
a. Upon SSM’s request, provides Volunteer support after crime incidents, such as police follow-up, preparation of
reports, accompanying Volunteers to their sites, etc.
b. For sexual assaults – May serve as part of the designated staff at Post in the absence of the SSM. In that role,
manages the security and non-medical follow-up for Volunteer incidents of sexual assault, including but not limited
to:
i. Assuring that the Volunteer or other Volunteers are safe from imminent or serious threat and taking immediate
action to remove victim or others if a serious or imminent threat exists.
ii. Communicating with the Assigned Security Specialist for guidance when required and according to the
notification protocol.
iii. Protecting the confidentiality of information surrounding the sexual assault.
iv. Coordinates with the Office of General Counsel on the hiring of an attorney to advise a Volunteer on the legal
process (when necessary).
v. Conduct post-incident assessment to identify any ongoing threats or security concerns and mitigation strategies.
vi. Participates in agency Coordinated Incident Response System (CARS) calls when needed.
vii. Makes logistical arrangements for Volunteers (e.g. hotel or travel arrangements).
viii. Assists in developing a safety plan in collaboration with the Assigned Security Specialist and the Victim
Advocate.
c. For all incidents – Assists the SSM to ensure that reportable incidents are communicated to the CD in
accordance with policies and procedures; assists the SSM in completing incident reports in the Consolidated
Incident Reporting System (CIRS) per the Consolidated Incident Reporting Guidelines.
5. Emergency Preparedness:
a. In collaboration with the SSM, assists the CD and senior staff at Post during an emergency situation.
b. Assists the SSM in the training and testing of Post’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
c. Reviews Post specific office emergency and security plan.
d. Assists SSM on developing and revising policy documents, such as EAPs and Transportation Policies.
e. Has a working knowledge of security equipment such as satellite phones, radios and other emergency devices
and assists the SSM in periodic tests of those devices.
8. Provides Back-Up Coverage for the SSM: Stands in as the Acting SSM when the SSM is out of the office and
unavailable (i.e. on annual leave, sick leave or official travel) or there is a vacancy in the SSM position.
9. Other Duties as Assigned: May perform other safety and security duties as assigned by the SSM or CD.
10. TDY Travel: The Contractor is subject to worldwide availability and may be requested by the Peace Corps to
be reassigned or transferred permanently to another Peace Corps Post/Headquarters or perform temporary duties
(TDY) as required and to travel to other assignments within Peace Corps’ as assigned. Any such reassignment or
transfer shall be subject to agreement of the Contractor. The Statement of Work as defined will remain the same;
however the duties may be subject to change as determined by the Contracting Officer.
Qualifications
The SSA must at a minimum possess the following skills and abilities to effectively carry out the duties of the
position.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Higher National Diploma (HND) minimum or college degree preferred in law, forensic investigation or
relevant field. Proven quality of and requisite number of years of relevant work experience will be considered in
lieu of education.
Language Proficiency: Demonstrated English proficiency both oral and written and working knowledge in French.
Application instructions
Submit the following in MS Word or PDF:
1. A cover letter;
2. Current resume;
3. At least three professional references.
Peace Corps Cameroon does not accept documents saved on any cloud format including Google. The file size
should not exceed 8MB.
Applications are to be submitted to CM-HR@peacecorps.gov and include only SAFETY AND SECURITY
ASSISTANT in the subject line.
No telephone calls or personal visits please. Only the documents listed in the application instructions should
be submitted including your telephone number by September 02, 2019. Only candidates selected for an interview
will be contacted.