CST Ethiopia is representing the official relief and development agencies of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, Scotland, and Ireland respectively. Since May 2020, CAFOD and Trócaire have merged under the new name CST Ethiopia and received the registration license no. 4907 from Authority for Civil Societies Organization (AfCSO).

In Ethiopia CST implements and manages development and humanitarian program work with a multitude of diverse partners, both secular and faith-based, as well as local, national international and non-traditional in their scope. CST is in the midst of implementing a 2017-21 country strategic plan focused on 2 programs – Women’s Empowerment and Resilient Communities, which integrates sustainable livelihoods, humanitarian and other programming (e.g. peacebuilding).

CST Ethiopia is looking to recruit a Safety and Access Coordinator that will provide support to the CST Ethiopia country program.

The details of the role can be found in the below link.

The role is initially for 2 years fixed term and subject to extension based on availability of fund.

Overall responsibility

The Safety and Access Coordinator is responsible for collecting and analysing security information, providing recommendations, analysing risks, and updating safety plans. The role also provides capacity-strengthening support to implementing partners.

Security Management:

In terms of security management, the Safety and Access Coordinator must:

• Ensure that safety rules are in place and respected within CST Ethiopia

• Establish all the contacts necessary for good management of the security situation in Tigray

• Build and maintain a positive relationship with key security actors in the region

• Ensure that CST Ethiopia vehicles, homes, and equipment meet standard safety standards. It provides recommendations for improving these safety standards, if necessary.

• In consultation with the CD and Country Management Team (CMT) revise the CST Ethiopia security management plan (SMP) and update it periodically when the need arises

• In consultation with the Country Director, develop local security protocols for the CST Ethiopia field office and team in Mekelle, Tigray for inclusion in the country SMP

• Participate in incident/evacuation/relocation management of teams in the field under the direct supervision of the Country Director and other CMT members

• Provide technical support on the preparation of security/safety-related SOPs

Job Requirements

Qualification

Have completed at least the degree cycle in one of the following fields: Security, Management, or other related field, or have a minimum of 5 years’ experience at a management level in the field of security

Experience

• Have at least 3 years of experience in the field of Safety and Access management in an International, private, or non-profit Organization,

• Have proven experience in the security system and management of safety communication equipment as well as automotive cart

• Proven experience in coordinating safety aspects and safety management group participation

• Have a comprehensive knowledge of the rules of the road as well as traffic conditions of CST Ethiopia intervention areas.

• Be able to provide tailored security training based on the organizational security strategy and country security plan.

• Experience in security crisis management and context analysis.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants who meet the minimum requirements apply online using the following link by latest 23rd of September 2022.

https://apply.workable.com/trocaire/j/0021FAA8F5/

Commitment to Safeguarding Program Participants from Exploitation and Abuse

CST is committed to Safeguarding people within our programs from Exploitation and Abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) that outlines the expected behavior and responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organizational representatives. Any candidate offered a job with CST will be expected to sign CST, i.e. Trócaire’s, Safeguarding Policies, Global Code of Conduct and other integrity policies within a month of joining CST as an appendices to their contract of employment. All employees of CST must agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.