With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Major Responsibilities:

Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement the Response Office security strategy in alignment with WV security policy so as to ensure the operational priorities of the National Office are appropriately supported.

• Ensure Security Risk Assessments, Country Risk Ratings and Core Security Requirement standards, processes and procedures are completed in accordance with current Office of Corporate Security guidelines and training

• Provide leadership/ management of the security focal person’s in country.

Security Operations

• Work with the Response Manager/ Response Security Manager to carry out Security Risk Assessments as required/directed.

• Country Risk Ratings are established and updated as required

• Ensure Core Security Requirements are implemented in line with Country Risk Ratings

• Provide input and support to management in crisis situations and critical incidents

• Conduct security investigations when required.

.  Networking and External Liaison/Engagement

• Represent WV at local NGO security network meetings and ensure information from these groups is disseminated to relevant staff.

• Build ongoing networks for sharing security information and coordination.

Capacity Building and Technical Training

• Coordinate the assessment, development and implementation of the national office capacity building plan for security management based on local security risk assessments.

• Seek to develop a culture of security awareness and monitor staff compliance.

Reporting and Documentation

• Provide a regular security report to the Response Office, region and Office of Corporate Security.

• Ensure that all security incidents are reported in accordance with WV Security Policy.

• Conduct performance reviews of the field-based security focal persons.

• Collect, analyze and disseminate security information appropriately.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.

• Police/Law Enforcement Training.

Required Work Experience

• At least three (3) years’ experience in a proven security field (public, private, and government or NGO sectors)

• Experience in operating in high security risk environment/ armed conflict situations

• Ability to communicate well in English (verbal and written) – particularly in a crisis situation.

• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

     Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure (particularly in a crisis situation)

• Valid Passport and Driver License

• First Aid qualified

• Practical knowledge of tools, mechanisms and procedures for personal and organizational security.

• Professional - behave in professional manner at all times and demonstrate ability to represent the organization well at interagency meetings

      Work Environment

• Frequent travel between Response Offices and programming areas

• Non-standard work hours due to the nature of the security occurrences – may be asked outside of normal office hours.

  If you have referrals of talented individuals who you think would perform well in this role, please send them the link to this job opportunity

  Female Candidates are Highly Encouraged to Apply

  World vision has zero tolerance towards abuse and exploitation of children and vulnerable adults. Every prospective employee, volunteer, and intern is obliged to comply by world vision’s child and adult safeguarding policy.

  Disclaimer: World Vision Ethiopia is a reputable company that values transparency and fairness in its recruitment process and does not solicit any money for any job application. We encourage all job seekers to be cautious of any job ads that require payment or personal information upfront. If you have any questions or concerns about our job ads or recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

  Note: we do not receive hard copies 

How to Apply

Interested applicant should apply to the link below. CLICK HERE

• If you have referrals of talented individuals who you think would perform well in this role, please send them the link to this job opportunity

  Female Candidates are Highly Encouraged to Apply

  World vision has zero tolerance towards abuse and exploitation of children and vulnerable adults. Every prospective employee, volunteer, and intern is obliged to comply by world vision’s child and adult safeguarding policy."

  Disclaimer: World Vision Ethiopia is a reputable company that values transparency and fairness in its recruitment process and does not solicit any money for any job application. We encourage all job seekers to be cautious of any job ads that require payment or personal information upfront. If you have any questions or concerns about our job ads or recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

  Note: we do not receive hard copies