About Peace Corps:
The Peace Corps is an agency of the United States Government, which sends American Volunteer development workers to assist in capacity building and technical assistance activities in over 70 countries worldwide. The United States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.

Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Centers for Disease Control
Peace Corps

Job Summary: The major responsibilities of the Safety & Security Assistant (SSA) 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 and maintaining up-to-date contact information for local and National Police, transportation and consolidation points. In addition, the incumbent will also act as the back-up to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM). 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 in the position description or as directed by the Country Director.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Technically 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 the Peace Corps Manual as regards to: Volunteer/Trainee Safety and Security.
Supports the SSM and CD to ensure critical Peace Corps Regional Safety and Security Officer recommendations are implemented appropriately and deadlines are met. Works with the SSM to provide regular updates on implementation progress and/or challenges to the Country Director and the Peace Corps Regional Safety and Security Officer.
2. Safety and Security Training:
Supports in the development of training materials for safety and security related sessions during events such as Pre-Service Training (PST), In-Service Trainings (IST), Close of Service (COS) conferences and Warden Trainings.
Co-facilitates training sessions with the SSM as directed by the SSM or the Country Director. May be required to facilitate training sessions in lieu of the SSM if he/she is unavailable.
3. Assists with the support of Home-stays and Site Identification and Mapping:
Assists as appropriate in the delivery of safety information to Ugandan home-stay families before the arrival of the American Volunteers.
Supports with Volunteer housing inspections, approvals, secures and enters data on GPS coordinates, relevant databases and supports the SSM in mapping Volunteer sites and consolidation points.
4. Incident Reporting and Response:
Provides Volunteer support after crime incidents, such as police follow-up, preparation of reports, accompanying Volunteers to their sites etc
As backup may manage the security and non-medical follow up for Volunteer incidents of sexual assault.
For all incidents – Assists the SSM to ensure that reportable incidents are communicated to the Country Director 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.
Technically supports the SSM by entering information as needed in site history files
5. Emergency Preparedness:
Works in liaison with the SSM, assists the Country Director and senior staff at Post during an emergency situation.
Assists the SSM in developing and revising policies, training and testing Volunteer and office emergency and security plans.
6. Analysis, Reports and Other Communication:
Supports the SSM in maintaining post-crime statistics and analyzing trends
Prepares reports and resource materials for SSM
Organizes safety and security resources and helps maintain legible and orderly system for collecting, compiling, filing and disseminating pertinent safety and security information.
7. Represents the Safety and Security Program:
Actively participates in staff meetings (both general staff meetings and senior staff meetings at the discretion of the CD), discussions and activities and makes recommendations for changes in program policy and procedures as they relate to Volunteer safety and security
Has knowledge of Embassy security staff and local law enforcement resources in order to obtain updates and information on emergency/security issues at post. Represents the Post at regularly scheduled safety and security external meetings as needed.
8. Acts as a Duty Officer: Performs the responsibilities of a duty officer when scheduled as part of the Post’s duty officer program rotation. Maintains and updates the duty officer binder as needed.
9. 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
10. Temporary Travel: The contactor is subject to worldwide availability and may be requested by the Peace Corps to be reassigned or transfered 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 resassignment 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 Contacting Officer.
11. Other Duties as Assigned: Perform other safety and security duties as assigned by the Country Director

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The United States Peace Corps Safety & Security Assistant (SSA) SSA must at a minimum possess the following skills and abilities to effectively carry out the duties of the position:
Hold a secondary school diploma (or local equivalent); College degree preferred
A minimum of three or more years’ experience working with Americans or other expatriate development organizations in Uganda
Must be able to obtain security clearance with the US Embassy
Position requires person who is a good listener, and is able to withhold judgement
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other organizations, including local law enforcement, criminal justice, emergency management and other NGO / development agencies.
Ability to analyze crime trends and other risks and propose mitigation strategies
Demonstrated organizational and communiacation skills
Ability to speak, read and write in English (Level III) is required
Familiarity with at least one national language of Uganda in addition to English
Ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite and other basic Computer knowledge
Ability to conduct training and give presentations, in both English and a local language
Past experience working in a cross-cultural office setting, preferably with an American or European organization
Self-starter capable of independent work, while also appreciative and skillful in a team setting

How to Apply:
ALL submissions must be electronic. (Please do not attach academic credentials to the email)
Please submit a Microsoft Word formatted letter of interest, resume, names and contacts information for three references to applications@ug.peacecorps.gov. Please clearly indicate the position applied for on the subject line of your cover email. Submitted documents become the property of Peace Corps and will not be returned. You will be contacted ONLY if you are deem qualified. If called for an interview, you will be expected to bring copies of your academic credentials. Finalists from the first interview will be expected to bring a reference letter from their Local Council (LC1) as part of the final review process.

Deadline: 2nd October, 2015