United States Peace Corps in Guinea

Personal Services Contractor (PSC) Vacancy Announcement

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Safety and Security Assistant (SSA)
OPENING DATE: Monday, October 2nd, 2017
CLOSING DATE: Sunday, October 15, 2017
CONTRACT TYPE: Personal Services Contract (PSC)
WORK HOURS: Full-time: 40 hours/week

The US Peace Corps is seeking an individual for the position of Safety and Security Assistant.

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the supervision and day to day coordination of the SSM (Safety and security Manager), the Safety and Security Assistant:

– Keeps track of the volunteers’ whereabouts and have at all time, an accurate position of the volunteers,
– Edits and updates safety and security information in the Volunteer Information Database (VIDA) and generates reports upon request.

– Collaborates with the SSM to maintain site history data. Assists in ensuring prompt recording of security-related data in site history files.

– Verifies that all site locator forms are accurate and documented in VIDA.

– Enters data about Volunteer sites and houses being properly evaluated for safety and security criteria and documentation is on file.

– Understands Volunteer whereabouts system and assists with maintaining information.

– Assists SSM and CD to ensure critical PCSSO recommendations are implemented appropriately and deadlines are met. Works with the SSM to provide regular updates to the CD and the PCSSO on implementation progress and/or challenges
– Assists with the development of training materials for safety and security related sessions during events such as Pre-Service Training (PST), In-Service Trainings, Close of Service (COS) conferences and Warden Trainings.
– Co-facilitates training sessions with the SSM as directed by the SSM or the CD. May be required to facilitate training sessions in lieu of the SSM if he/she is unavailable

The complete job description can be obtained by writing to pcguineejobs@gn.peacecorps.gov.

Desired Qualifications

•Education: High school diploma/Baccalaureate. College/ university degree would be preferred.
•Experience: At least three years’ experience working in Safety and Security field and administrative support context. Experience working with international organization(s); experience with American organization(s) and preferably Peace Corps is highly desirable. Good relationship with Safety and Security officials in Guinea; Working knowledge of security equipment such as satellite phones, radios and other emergency devices.
•Language: Fluent oral and written French, English and at least two national languages. Ability to translate documents from French to English and English to French.
•Computer skills: Solid experience with MS Office package and internet.
•Attitude and Personal Attributes: Proactive and solutions-oriented, ability to learn and adapt very quickly. Discreet for sensitive information concerning Peace Corps or its volunteers. Ability to multi-task and analyze crime trends and other risks and propose mitigation strategies.

How to Apply

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:

1. A completed application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174). The form must be completed in English. A copy of this form may be obtained by writing to pcguineejobs@gn.peacecorps.gov or on the US Embassy website https://gn.usembassy.gov/jobs/.
2. A Cover Letter
3. A resume or C.V.
4. Three Professional References.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Attention: Contracting Officer
pcguineejobs@gn.peacecorps.gov

Applications will only be accepted by e-mail to pcguineejobs@gn.peacecorps.gov. Applications must be received no later than October 15, 2017 at 00:00 hrs.

The United States Peace Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer