About Samaritan's Purse

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Samaritan’s Purse is privileged to be part of the humanitarian effort in Ethiopia and legally registered as foreign charity to work in Ethiopia since October 08, 2018.

Open Position:  1

Job Summary

The Security Officer is responsible to assist the Safety Control Manager - Ethiopia to promote and support the success and safety of field programs, staff, and facilities. This position will also help develop and maintain security and evacuation plans, assist with the development and enforcement of security procedures, and regularly train national and international staff on security measures. This role will provide primary support to the team working in Shire location. The Security Officer also responsible for coordinating with local key officials to ensure safety and security of Samaritan’s Purse personnel and management and supervising property and security guards in program sites, as well as related tasks assigned by the management.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

·       Management of the security portfolio of work for SPE in the local area.

·       Minimize exposure to risk for SPE operations in Shire

·       Maintain proactive information flow to the SP Security Coordinator & Security Manager.

·        Members around key risks and mitigation strategies. Providing recommendations as required.

·       Constant monitoring of the security environment and adjustment of security plans and procedures in response.

·       Ensure all staff follow security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

·       Work with HR department to manage any security concerns related to staffing.

·       Update and improve core SPE security plans, policies, contingency plans, SOPs related to the local area.

·       Lead coordination of security risk assessments for new areas, projects, and grants.

·       Maintain a high-quality incident reporting culture and system.

·       Maintain good relationships and information sharing with key security stakeholders in the local area.

·       Provide training to other security staff, guards, and drivers as required.

·       Maintain and update security guidelines and best practices with the assistance of the Security Manager.

·       Submission of weekly security updates, as requested by PM and Security Department.

·       Report any suspicious activity or security incidents to the Security Manager and Program Manager.

Skills Required

·       Relevant bachelor’s degree.

·       Minimum 5 years of experience 

·       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 SP 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 a NGO.

·       Strong working knowledge of threat assessment, risk

Language

·       local language

·       English is an advantage

Skills Required 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to abide by Samaritan’s Purse’s code of conduct and understand the principals of Samaritan’s Purse’s Statement of Faith, as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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·       Attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality regarding contracts and salaries.

·       Possesses strong organizational and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment.

·       Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.

·       Committed to the SP values and ethics.

REASONING ABILITY

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Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk and run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·       The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be exposed to loud noises around the maintenance and construction workshops.

·       May travel in country with exposure to communicable diseases, hot and humid weather conditions.

·       Work in a security context that is fluid

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

The employee is required to carry out his/her duties in accordance with Samaritan’s Purse Safeguarding policy and Code of conduct.

Employee should remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills, which will enable him/her to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct his/herself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.

How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and application letter via email: hrspe@samaritan.org no later than March 20,2023.

NB: Please write the position title you are applying for in the email subject line, ''Security Officer"