Save the Children

Position: Safety and Security Coordinator

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Semera, Ethiopia

Posted date: 20 hours ago

Application Deadline: Dec, 15/2021 (5 days left)

The Opportunity (Safety and Security Coordinator)

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Supports all departments at field level by addressing safety and security issues, facilitating training opportunities, and distributing information on all matters related to safety and security;
• Conducts Security Risk Assessment & supports the Field offices on this area;
• Collects and critically analyze safety and security information and reports from all field offices and provide advice to the Head of Security;
• Represents safety and Security department in partner meetings, program management meetings and events and reports on outcome;
• Coordinate the gathering and flow of security information with other relevant actors;
• Classifies security information according to its reliability and accuracy;
• Follows & updates safety & security KPIs;
• Ensures that regular security meetings are conducted with relevant departments;
• Undertake security assessments of program areas and potential programme areas as requested & report on findings and design necessary improvements;
• Supports DSSA in Providing security orientation/briefing for incoming or newly appointed SC staff in Ethiopia;
• In close collaboration with DSSA; reviews reports, and other technical documentation, to support the needs of all departments/ programs in the areas of safety and security, including summarizing requirements and identifying deliverables for departmental response; coordinates with all departments to ensure uniform application of safety and security policies and practices; coordinates and performs on-site safety and security reviews;
• Coordinates meetings with the Logistics and Human Resources departments to address the compliance of Safety and Security Essential Standards and to ensure staff safety & security;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Social Science field, preferably project management
• Specialized training in safety & security management/ Incident management;
• Two years’ proper project management experience in INGO;
• Knowledge of project management
• Very good conceptual understanding of the job 
• Knowledge of computer applications and proven experience
• Good understanding of Afar community culture, communication and decision making structures and norms and Local Language is required

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector.

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

How to apply

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. CLICK HERE