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Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children 

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

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ROLE PURPOSE

The position holder is responsible to assist the Security Manager – Ethiopia to promote and support the success and safety of Amhara PIE programs, staff, and facilities. This position will also help develop and maintain security and evacuation plans, assist with the development and enforcement of security policies and procedures in line with security manager. Safety and Security Coordinator regularly train national and international staff on security measures and risk redaction mechanisms. The Security Coordinator will occasionally make site visits to program areas to evaluate safety and security situation on the ground especially in location where security concerns is high and produce written reports on such visits. This position will also help facilitate the community acceptance model of security in project area communities.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with diverse personnel who impact security of PIE organization’s personnel.

• Assist in developing and update as required the security guidelines, SOP’s and Contingency Plans for PIE.

• Coordinate and monitor security activities to ensure that safety and security policies and procedures are implemented

• Ensure that incidents in the PIE Ethiopia follow the procedure of reporting as set up by Global Hub/ Regional Hub and are distributed to the correct authorized persons/ offices

• When directed, carry out investigations and capture lessons learned to be incorporated into future staff trainings

• Recommends changes in PIE security plans as needed.

• Ensure induction security briefings are conducted to all arriving staff, visitors or volunteers

• Oversee the recruitment of Security Guards and engage in addressing control gaps across offices, recommend disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with the relevant time manager

• Attends security coordination meetings and provides updates on current security issues in the area of assignment

• Liaison with local and regional officials, UN, NGO and other agencies regarding security issues in the planning, coordination, promotion of, and support for existing PIE projects in coordination with Country Safety and Security Manager.

• Collect, author, compile and analyze security related reports, SOP's and humanitarian related intelligence from multiple sources and regions ensuring PIE’s security posture is current and relevant to the situation on the ground

• Work to insure the flow of reliable information and resources are provided up and down the chain of command

Compliance 

• Ensure weekly security reports are completed and submitted, providing timely updates of all situational and security developments including investigation of security incidents

• Conducts and submits Security Risk Assessments of PIE programs, as required. 

• Conducts and submits full PIE Site Security Surveys of every site visited.

• Support in monitoring the security preparedness of the organization and works to enforce staff compliance with internal security policies and SOPs

• Make frequent site visits to facilities to carry out security assessments and ensure appropriate care and training are being conducted.  Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff

Training/ Capacity Building

• Support Safety and Security Manager in the determination of training needs for PIE staff and the timely implementation of PIE’s Safety and Security training plan

• Train PIE staff in various locations in all safety and security procedures and policies with the support Program Area Management team or Security Focal Persons as well as CO departments to address issues of Safety and Security.

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC).

• Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work.

• Ensure that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications/ Experience Essential:

• Bachelor Degree in Security Management, Social Studies or related fields of study.

• 5 years relevant experience, preferably in INGO

• Must have Military or police background

• Knowledge of local security rules, regulations and procedures

• Demonstrable experience of the humanitarian environment. Particularly the emergency and recovery phases, related security concerns and building responses to them.

• Demonstrable high-level working knowledge of context analysis and the current environment in Ethiopia.

• Committed to following the organization’s code of conduct, values, and ethical standards

• Situational awareness, attention to detail, anticipation of events, and follow-up

• Previous experience in a security position, preferably with an NGO.

• Strong working knowledge of threat assessment, risk

Languages Required:

• Fluency in English language is required

• Knowledge of local languages is a desirable

Essential Skills

• Good knowledge of security protocols and emergency preparedness.

• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to conduct training.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work with diverse team

• Good analytical skill

How to Apply

Apply using This Link

Please note that: 

• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links.

• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

• Female candidates are highly encouraged to Apply

More information about Plan International can be found on http:// plan-international.org

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.

As an international child centered community development organization, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.