Security Officer, USAID/DRC Supporting Peace and Stability in South Kivu (SPSSK) Activity, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Bukavu

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Proposal Summary:

MSI is pursuing the anticipated Supporting Peace and Stability in South Kivu (SPSSK) Activity. Working in close coordination with USAID/DRC, the activity aims to support peace and stability in South Kivu following the withdrawal of MONUSCO (the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo) peacekeeping troops.

Objectives:

1. Identify root causes of conflicts and violence, improve social cohesion, restore inclusive dialogs and strengthen local conflict management and mitigation structures to address disputes peacefully and ensure solutions are identified and implemented by local community actors.

2. Develop economic alternatives to illegal activities and reinforce community resilience to armed group recruitment.

3. Strengthen local governance structures to take on MONUSCO’s responsibilities and build trust between communities and local government stakeholders.

**Please note: Only Congolese citizens are eligible for this position**

Please submit CV in English.

Position Summary:

The Security Officer is responsible for overseeing security management and mitigation functions at the Bukavu office and support the effective implementation of SPSSK activities in complex locations. Specifically, the Security Officer (SO) will ensure safety and security of the project team by conducting the security monitoring, assessment and analysis in the city of Bukavu and the region, share updates with the project management and Bukavu based staff. The Security Officer will work closely with the technical and operations teams and local consultants and partners engaged in the SPSSK activities to support site visits activities through security briefs and facilitating trainings sessions, field context assessment and joint trip with the data collection teams. The SO will contribute to the effective application and operationalization of the TT MSI security protocols through updating and rolling-out internal policies and procedures, participation in the drafting of the office or country contingency plans. This position will report to the Chief of Party (COP). This will be a full-time position based in Bukavu, South Kivu, DRC. This position is contingent upon award.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor, assess and analyze security and conflict dynamics in the city of Bukavu and selected regions and more specifically in the areas where the project implements activities.
• Assess security risks and threats that may impact the Bukavu office and staff movements.
• Develop security reporting and risk assessments to be shared with MSI home office and project staff on an as needed basis.
• Assess security risks and threats that may impact safety and movements of the data collection teams to different sites in the region where the project will be implementing activities, in coordination with the other members of the project’s security team.
• Participate in the data collection site visits conducted in the project intervention areas.
• Communicate safety and security developments and analysis to staff on a regular basis.
• Ensure the continued implementation of Standard Operating Procedures related to the health, safety and security of the Bukavu staff and local consultants.
• Ensure a constant update of the emergency contact list and the issuance of badges to Bukavu project staff on time.
• Evaluate, review and update the lock down, hibernation plan for the Bukavu office and ensure that the practical preparations are in place.
• Follow up on actions to be taken to ensure compliance with MSI safety and security standards.
• Serve as the project’s Security Focal Point (SFP) at Bukavu office and provide regular updates and training to the team on basic security topics such as fire safety, communications, etc.
• Ensure drill and training required by MSI security policy are completed on schedule, regular security and safety updates to project staff, and coordinate emergency messaging in the event of a crisis in accordance with the phone tree and security manual.
• Build strong professional relationships with local organizations, such as UN or local government agencies, INGOs, local authorities, other operators, (local and international) and other relevant actors based in Bukavu city and the region.
• Participate in regular security coordination meetings.
• Perform any other task requested by the supervisor.