About the Organization

Development for Peace Organization (DPO) is an Ethiopian National Civil Society Organization, established in Addis Ababa 2020. The organization is officially registered in accordance with legislation on Agency for Civil Society Organization by the registration number of 5164 with mission to improve the lives of disadvantaged people through increasing their access to Health and Education services, supporting Income Generation and improving the natural environment, WaSH, one to one sponsorship, Humanitarian Response program and Peace and Reconciliation by applying a holistic and participatory approach.

Job Summary

The role holder ensures the security of employees, capital assets, and proprietary information of the organization by providing strategic direction, tactical management, emergency planning, and disaster recovery strategies. The role holder works in conjunction with the human resources department to provide safety consultation and services to the entire workforce. The position is responsible for keeping safety of employees, executives and the physical work area from any physical threats.

Roles and Responsibilities

Designing, implementing and maintaining security protocols, policies, plans and systems to cover all possible security threats,

• Facilitate safety in the daily activities of the workplace,

• Secures the organization and its people by maintaining an intelligence network; designing and implementing policies and strategies of organization security

• Identify any potential threats to employee’s information or physical safety,

• Determine executive protection requirements by gathering and reviewing pre-planning travel intelligence information, issuing travel advisories, modifying travel itineraries, making travel security arrangements, including guards, secure accommodations and security equipped transportation,

• Designing effective evacuation strategy, plan and proposal,

• Ensure employees and visitors have the necessary training and/or accessible information to safely exit and move away from facilities in emergency situations,

• Running risk assessment and security tests and designing  countermeasures to eliminate as many potential risks as possible,

• Analyze and assess security systems and measures, study potential breaches and suggest applicable solutions,

• Collaborate with Human Resources to lead or assist with any internal investigations,

• Fight internal security threats as well as external ones,

• Select and implement the most effective systems for protecting staff,

• Interact with all employees to keep them well-informed of best security practices,

• Lead educational efforts to empower staff to prevent security threats of any kind,

• Develop, write and publish materials outlining security procedures for the organization,

• Training staff to recognize and defend against security breaches and risks.

Reports to: Director General

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Law or related field and special training in law enforcement such as military or police.

Experience

• At least three years of experience in a consultative or security management position

• Previous experience in NGO or INGO is highly preferable,

• Previous experience working in a conflict/post-conflict or crisis environment is highly desirable

Skilled

• Excellent analytical, organizational and decision-making skills

• Ability to remain calm under pressure

• Strong leadership skills

• Excellent computer skills

• Excellent multi-tasking skills

• Proficiency in both written and verbal communication

• Ability to combat physical threats in the workplace

• A highly logical, honest and objective nature

How to Apply

• Interested and qualified candidates shall fill out this form CLIK HERE and submit their motivation letter along with their non-returnable updated resume (Word or PDF) as a merged file through recruitment@devforpeace.org until January 13, 2024.

• Qualified women are highly appreciated to apply!

Note: Use "Safety and Security Officer” as the subject line of your email! 

DPO is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages all candidates to apply to join the organization, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic heritage, or disability.

DPO has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, authority abuse, and discrimination. DPO follows the principles of UN Child Protection. As a result, all shortlisted candidates will be subjected to thorough reference and background checks, as well as being expected to conform to these standards and principles.