SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian NGO which, for more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly involved in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the first cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in around twenty-five countries, SI's teams – more than 2400 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers - work with professionalism and commitment while respecting culture.

Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of SEAH.

Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to finding all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.

MISSION

Goal / Purpose:

The Security and Liaisons Supervisor supports the Liaison & Humanitarian Engagement Manager (LHEM) in his/her representation and security management, for Solidarités International in his/her intervention zone, coordination with other humanitarian participants, safety and humanitarian monitoring.

These tasks entail strict confidentiality on the part of the Security and Liaisons Supervisor. It is strictly prohibited for the Security and Liaisons Supervisor to disclose information concerning Solidarités International and its activities without prior authorization from the Liaison & Humanitarian Engagement Manager.

POSITION

List of main tasks:

Security

• Collect and analyze information within the country domain of responsibility by attending security briefings with – or in place of - the Liaison & Humanitarian Engagement Manager.
• Carry out security checks for the clearance of team departures out into the field and follow movements.
• Analyze information and inform the Liaison & Humanitarian Engagement Manager.
• Establish informal ties and a network of contacts enabling the collection and verification of diverse information.
• Maintain an updated list of security contacts.
• Support Liaison & Humanitarian Engagement Manager to run the contextual and security briefing for new employees.
• Under the Liaison & Humanitarian Engagement Manager responsibility, participate in security assessments and coordinate security & liaisons related matters.
• Delegated by the Liaison & Humanitarian Engagement Manager, support the logistic team to establish the safe room, hibernation items as per contingency plan.
• Support the Liaison & Humanitarian Engagement Manager in developing / revising the security pack.
• When required, conduct or/and organize security and safety trainings for the employees (First Aid Kits training, Mine awareness Training, Watchmen and driver training).

Liaisons

• Support Liaison & Humanitarian Engagement Manager and Coordination team to obtain MoUs at the central level and facilitate similar at the provincial level when necessary.
• Support Liaison & Humanitarian Engagement Manager and the Coordination team to comply with government reporting protocols such as quarterly / semi-annual / annual reporting.
• As required, translate letters into local language and obtain endorsement letters from line ministries for ongoing projects activities.
• Register new projects of Solidarities International to the Ministry of Economy.
• Maintain an updated list of liaisons contacts.

Representation

• Under delegation of the Liaison & Humanitarian Engagement Manager, represent Solidarités International during humanitarian and security coordination meetings.
• Ensure that Solidarités International’s message is conveyed during meetings in accordance with its mandate and programs.
• Under delegation of the Liaison & Humanitarian Engagement Manager, collaborate with local authorities and community elders and ensure that a proper relation is maintained with both.

Coordination

• Draft minutes for the Liaison & Humanitarian Engagement Manager for each meeting he/she attends.
• In the absence of the Liaison & Humanitarian Engagement Manager, coordinate the weekly meetings / weekly MoU meetings.

Any other Jobs asked by line manger as per the project requirements

Education: Holder of Bachelor Degree in Mass communication, Admanistration, Social Science or other relevant fields
Experience: At least 3 years of relevant expreince in security & liaison with INGOs/NGOs.
Skills: Excellent communication skills in national languages+English.
Must possess good interpersonal, mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to deliver training to multi-National staff, including those with limited or no english language skills good coordination skills ,good IT skills.
Languages: Proficiency in English, Pashto, and Dari languages is highly essential, (reading, writing, and speaking)

Dear Applicant,

Solidarites International never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. 

Please note that:

• SI is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment procedure.
• Only the HR department will contact you during the recruitment process.
• Only short-listed candidates whose application meets the criteria will be contacted & local applicants from the same province are encouraged to apply and will be given priority.
• SI has the right to contact and verify each candidate's educational credentials and employment history described in his/her CV with the concerned organization. Any information received from your concerned organization will be dealt with due diligence and according to the SI Confidentiality Policy.
• Do not attach other documents like work certificates, educational and other documents at this stage. These will be requested if you are called for an interview.

To apply for this vacancy, please submit your CV and Cover Letter in single PDF or MS Word Format in the given email address (recruitment@solidarites-afghanistan.org) and also submit your application form by using the following link:

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As part of your application, it is essential that you include your full name and vacancy number (full name/vacancy number) for example: (Ahmad or Mahmood/AFG-KBL-SEC-80-2025) in the subject line, and the position title Security and Liaisons Supervisor in the body of your email. Otherwise, your application will not be considered.

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