ROLE PURPOSE:

The overall objective of this position is to coordinate Staff Safety and Access activities for the entire AO, Project and Field Offices in the Area office.

 He/She is responsible to coordinate activities of the various Field Offices working under their AO. He/she is also responsible to reduce the risks posed to the program staff and assets of all national and international staff in Ethiopia CO through the provision of specialised, coordinated, and focused Staff Safety management support, Safety risk Management, briefings and inductions, safety information management and trainings

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports NW AO at field level by addressing safety and security issues, facilitating training opportunities, and distributing information on all matters related to safety and security.
• Communicates and Coordinates with CO Security and receives direction from the Director of Staff Safety and Access
• Supports the Director of Staff Safety and Access in Providing security orientation/briefing for incoming or newly appointed SC staff in Ethiopia North West Area.
• In close collaboration with Director of Staff Safety and Access; 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.
• 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.
• Coordinates meetings with the Supply Chain and Human Resources departments to address the compliance of Safety and Security Essential Standards and to ensure staff safety & security.
• Update or develop new safety and security documents for field office and submits to Director of Staff Safety and Access in timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

General:

Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Job Requirement

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Social Science field.
• 5 years of relevant progressive experience, out of which 3 years of experience with INGOs is advantageous 
• Formal security qualification or advanced security management training
• Experience in liaising with civilian, police and military government authorities, as well as with regional, national, and international institutions
• Experience of incident reporting, incident mapping, intelligence collation and analysis functions, set up and execution of an incident warning system (warden system), compilation of security reports and assessments
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation, and coaching
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
• Excellent planning, coordination and reporting skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
• Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other database/mapping systems
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Ability to speak Amharic and preferably other local languages
• Commitment to Save the Children values

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. The duty station of the position holder will be in Bahir Dar. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

The Organisation

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 realize 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.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at http://www.savethechildren.net/careers

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

Interested applicants who meet the MINIMUM requirements should apply using the below link: click here

Location: Bahirdar

Employee Status: Fixed Term

Closing Date: Dec 19, 2021