Layer 3 Security Coordinator

Layer 3 Security Coordinator

Location: Pemba, Mozambique
Contract Type: Rotational - 28 days on / 28 days off
Contract Length: Annually renewable
Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor Protection Force personnel to ensure full implementation of VPSHR guidelines while maintaining high operational standards for project protection.
• Organize logistical movements along Layer 3 areas and coordinate contractors' convoy organization and related escort movements.
• Ensure all project-related socioeconomic activities receive appropriate security support and up-to-date security awareness information.
• Oversee socioeconomic and stabilization activities in specific Layer 3 areas.
• Report on security situations and threat escalations as necessary.
• Ensure rules and regulations in accordance with security SOPs are in place for all contractor staff.
• Assess security conditions along roads in close contact with the security department.
• Work closely with local authorities, local populations, state security, private security forces, and contractors daily.
• Continuously evaluate the security threat level in the area of operations.
• Adhere to HSE systems and ensure all work is 100% safety compliant.
• Create and promote a safety culture at all levels for security-related projects.
• Ensure compliance with the Voluntary Principles of Security and Human Rights (VPSHR) and conduct regular information sessions for relevant personnel.
• Report any VPSHR incidents directly to management.
• Create daily reports on all activities and incidents.
• Oversee the protection setup to secure the area of operations in accordance with security protocols.
• Monitor and report on consumption rates (food, fuel, water, and other consumables).
• Encourage convoy personnel to comply with project rules and regulations, particularly regarding HSE and community relations.
• Ensure contractors respect and abide by security regulations and that convoys are set up and rolled out according to these rules.
• Assess daily threat levels for travel areas and staging posts, reporting daily to management on road safety for convoys.

Context and Environment

• Rotational back-to-back position based in Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique, often in isolated locations.
• Work in tropical conditions, which can be uncomfortable and require long hours.
• High-risk malaria zone; individuals must take necessary precautions.
• Camp accommodation, food, and essentials provided; 24/7 availability may be required for emergencies.
• Security situation is elevated; movement is restricted to camp and work areas.

Accountabilities

• Ensure successful implementation of Layer 3 security for all logistics movements.
• Ensure adherence to the Voluntary Principles of Security and Human Rights.
• Compile accurate and up-to-date reports on equipment and supplies at camp/staging locations.
• Maintain clear and accurate information flow regarding security situations and threat escalations.
• Liaise daily with deployed military contingents to ensure adherence to Joint Task Force Standard Operating Procedures for all camps and staging posts.
• Report on all contractor-related issues in accordance with established rules and SOPs.

Requirements

• Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Swahili; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
• No criminal record.
• Basic computer skills and experience with Windows systems.
• Basic high school diploma.
• Military or police background (minimum Senior NCO).
• Experience working with military and police personnel.
• Valid driver's license and passport.
• Strong, hands-on experience in border operations within Tanzania is required.
• In-depth knowledge of the Tanzanian border environment, local security dynamics, and operational frameworks.
• Familiarity with regional context, stakeholders, and on-the-ground coordination in Tanzania is highly valued.