Country Safety Coordinator (INT10796)

Employer: Oxfam

Employment: Full-Time | Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 2 hours ago

Deadline: December, 18/2024 (9 days left)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Job Requirement

Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science or a relevant field from a recognized college/University?

Do you have experience in least six (6) years of practical experience in safety and related risk management, out of which two (2) years in a supervisory role?

Do you have experience in Expertise in the Ethiopia safety context and trends as well as a good understanding of the most challenging locations?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role

Oxfam {affiliate/} is looking for: We are looking for a Country Safety Coordinator who will be responsible for ensuring that the country safety and security strategy is developed, implemented, monitored, and reviewed in line with Oxfam’s policy and standard requirements and to support Oxfam Ethiopia programs capacity to manage safety and security risks effectively providing for effective implementation of program objectives

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned with our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be/have:

This position will require an exceptional, dedicated, and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs with the following skills and competencies.

• Expertise in the Ethiopia safety and security context and trends as well as a good understanding of the most challenging security and safety issues.

• Proven to influence communication, interpersonal, and negotiating skills, with internal and external audiences including in complex and stressful environments.

• Establishing experiences in providing training including field-based staff.

• Ability to work under pressure and not lose strategy.

• Capacity to be stand by 24/7 and ready to travel at a short.

• Proficient with Microsoft Offices suites or related software to prepare reports, permits, and training

• Excellent organization skills.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and reporting skills.

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Amharic language and /or other spoken dialects.

• Advanced training or certification in safety and security is preferred.

We offer:

This role will allow me to make a difference in Oxfam Ethiopia, to act as a contributor to the operations team, and to work with a group of passionate people who are specialists in their safety and security and related fields.  We also offer opportunities for training and development, fair pay, and a competitive benefit package.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is the key to building Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements that might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home–based role or job share. 

NB:

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

How to Apply

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