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: 3

Job Summary

The Security Focal Person is responsible to assist the Security Program 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 Somali Region. The Security Officer is 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.

Key Responsibilities

·       Management of the security profile of SPE in the local area.

·       Minimize exposure to risk for SPE operations in Somali Region.

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

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

·       Maintain constant monitoring of the security environment and adjust security plans and procedures in response.

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

·       Advise the Security Program Manager on suggested updates and improvements to 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.

·       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.

Duration of Contract:  July 31, 2024.

Job Requirements

Education/Experience

·       Relevant bachelor’s degree or Minimum 5 years of law enforcement and/or NGO security experience.

·       Working knowledge of context analysis and the current security environment in Somali Region, in particular the area of assigned responsibility.

·       Previous experience in a security position, preferably with a NGO.

·       Strong working knowledge of threat assessment, risk management.

Language

·       Amharic and English (spoken and written required)

·       Somali languages strongly desired

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 values, 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.

·       Attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function while upholding the highest levels of confidentiality to maintain the integrity of the organization.

·       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.

·       Ability to create accurate reports as required.

·       Ability to work in a team environment by maintaining good working relationships with superiors and colleagues.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required:

·       To travel for long periods in a vehicle.

·       Stand for long periods.

·       Undertake physical work such as assisting in freeing stuck vehicles.

·       Occasional lifting and moving items up to  50 LBS/23 Kgs

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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

·       Work in a security context that is ever changing.

·       Living in sparse accommodations with limited access to amenities.

·       Work in areas with limited access to medical treatment

 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

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position advertised by submitting their CV/Resume (maximum of 2 pages) and application letter (one Page only) no later than December 4, 2023 to hrspe@samaritan.org. Please write the position title you are applying for in the email subject line, "Security Officer-Somali”

Only candidates that are short-listed will be contacted.