tara international Humanitarian Staff Security Training

The Trainers Association for Relief Agencies (tara international) is a “not for profit” association of experienced and committed trainers who co-operate to achieve a shared vision. tara international

Our Vision is to see effective aid delivery by competent and committed personnel responding to humanitarian needs Our Vision is to see effective aid delivery by competent and committed personnel responding to humanitarian needs tara international

Our Mission is to see a reduction in suffering to the victims of a disaster by ensuring humanitarian aid workers have the essential skills to do their job with confidence and security. tara international

Our Security Training is based on Interaction’s Minimum Operating Security Standards As approved by Interactions Board on June MOSS

Standard 1 Organizational Security Policy and Plans What is MOSS (Minimum Operational Security Standards)

Standard 2 Resources to Address Security What is MOSS (Minimum Operational Security Standards)

Standard 3 Human Resource Management What is MOSS (Minimum Operational Security Standards)

Standard 4 Accountability What is MOSS (Minimum Operational Security Standards)

Standard 5 Sense of Community What is MOSS (Minimum Operational Security Standards)

NGO Security Its all about Being Safer ForLonger To Provide Humanitarian Aid Where and When it is Needed

Who We Are! Individual’s Responsibility! How We Affect The Environment! Why We Are There! Understanding Security

Sexual Violence Car Jacking StressTheftsMines The Threats Shooting Hostage Check Points Risks Threats Vulnerability Communication Context Analysis Actor Mapping Incident Reporting Team Dynamics Security Plan Image & Acceptance Security Stratergy & The Tools

Essential Security Sessions Essential Security Sessions tara international

The Security Management Framework

AGENCY Values Mandate Mission in context Competence SECURITY MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK SITUATION ANALYSIS Context knowledge Agency programme Threat & Risk analysis STRATEGY Acceptance Protection Deterrence CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES Authorities Agency policies Agency programmes Agency image Inter-agency communication Self-management Personal & Team competency National/Intl staff Gender Resources SECURITY PLANNING (preventive) Standard operating procedures i.e. Vehicle movement, Cash handling, Checkpoints, Communications POST-INCIDENT Reporting Inquiry Analysis Staff support SECURITY PLANNING (reactive) Contingency planning Crisis management i.e. Robbery, Bombing, Landmines, Kidnap, Evacuation, Assault REVIEW

STRATEGY CROSS- CUTTING ISSUES AGENCY SITUATION ANALYSIS STRATEGY SECURITY PLANNING (preventive) (reactive) POST-INCIDENTAcceptance TypicalNGO ProtectionDeterrence

SECURITY PLANNING (Preventive) Standard Operating Procedures i.e. Vehicle movement, Cash handling, Checkpoints, Communications (Reactive) Contingency Planning Crisis Management i.e. Robbery, Bombing, Landmines, Kidnap, Evacuation, Assault CROSS- CUTTING ISSUES AGENCY SITUATION ANALYSIS STRATEGY SECURITY PLANNING (preventive) (reactive) POST-INCIDENT

POST-INCIDENTReportingAnalysis Staff Support CROSS- CUTTING ISSUES AGENCY SITUATION ANALYSIS STRATEGY SECURITY PLANNING (preventive) (reactive) POST-INCIDENTReview

To understand how an individuals image affects securityTo understand how an individuals image affects security To identify the factors that contribute to that image that contribute to that image – Of the individual and their agency – Of other agencies and their staff The importance of Image & Acceptance

1: Security Management: Standard Operating Procedure 2: Personal Security: 3: Personal Behavior: 4: Vehicles and Movements: 5: Facilities Security: 6: Site Selection: 7: Communications: 8: Money and Cash Management: 9: HR, Admin, and Information Security: 13: Incident Reporting 10: Visitor Security: 11: Dealing with Media: 12: Specific Threats:

Contingency Planning: Medical Emergencies and Medivac Evacuation / Relocation / Hibernation Vehicular Accidents Abduction and Hostage Taking Arrest and Detention of Personnel Natural Disasters

Stress Management: Recognizing Stress Managing Stress

Urban Insecurity

Vehicles & Travel

Before and When You Travel

Sexual Violence

Kidnap & Abductions

Landmines & Unexploded Ordnance

Defusing Anger

Evacuation, Relocation & Hibernation

Security Management Database To record all essential Security Information as required by MOSS SOP’s Contingency Plans Situation Reports Incident Reports All Staff & NOK FREE With TARA Security Management training

tara international (Trainers Association for Relief Agencies) Jeff Eames (1)