Nov 24, 2012

Safety and Security Manager

The Safety and Security Manager for Humanitarian Response Team (SSM / HRT) oversees and advises on the Humanitarian Response Team’s safety and security management. S/he provides capacity building and technical support to both the humanitarian response team and country programs on all aspects of staff safety and security and ensures appropriate systems are in place. The SSM / HRT builds humanitarian response safety and security management systems which are consistent with Save the Children’s Safety and Security Policy and Standards. The position conducts safety and security assessments, provides training for staff, analyzes incident reports and security updates, and responds to the Humanitarian Response Team’s inquiries. This position is based in Washington D.C. and requires frequent international travel.

Responsibilities
Administrative

•Monitor and analyze security updates and incident reports and identify significant events or trends •Review and gather appropriate safety and security related information, articles, manuals and share them with appropriate staff •Maintain up-to-date risk profile for countries / areas where SC programs are located •Communicate regularly with HRT Team Leader / Country Director to gather feedback; provide guidance, advice and support; help formulate strategies to improve safety and security management •Report regularly to managers highlighting activities and safety and security related priorities •Maintain Safety and Security Focal Person (SSFP) roster •Manage on-line incident reporting and sitreps •Provide technical input to proposal development and make recommendations for appropriate safety and security budgets

Humanitarian Response Team Support

•Review ERT safety and security management plans and make recommendations for improvement based on established SC standards •Analyze results of assessments to determine areas where there are compliance issues. Follow-up with staff to develop and implement improvement strategies. •Provide feedback to field staff in response to security-related inquiries •Review minimum operating standards self-assessments and monitor follow-up activities •Provide technical input, material support and training to build SC staff capacity •Monitor events in assigned area and review incident report submissions for accuracy and follow-up

Training

•Provide security briefings/debriefings to travelers •Design and deliver crisis management training for senior management team •Design and deliver training in to improve the skills and capacities of staff and safety and security focal persons (SSFP) •Make recommendations for new or refined security management policies and procedures based on field office inquiries, training needs, and management reports •Design and deliver safety and security training for SC staff as it applies to their respective positions and the SC Safety and Security Policy and Standards (2010)

Provide Direct Security Management Support in Humanitarian Response

•Ensure security management in emergency response procedures are appropriately implemented •Deploy to the site of the emergency to establish safety and security procedures and develop local security management capacity •Provide back-up support to security advisors deployed to emergency response sites •Deputize Director, Global Safety and Security and provide other support as needed

Requirements
•Bachelor’s degree •Three years of experience in overseas NGO program management or humanitarian relief management in complex and/or insecure environments •At least one year experience in security management and/or crisis management in an overseas environment •Ability to travel up to 90% of the time •Effective technical/instructional writing skills •Fluency in English is highly desirable, fluency in Spanish, Arabic or French is an asset. •Experience in a multi-cultural environment necessary •Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks independently •Strong leadership and communication (interpersonal, verbal and written) skills •Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children & a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin all aspects of the job •Excellent computer skills with solid knowledge of Microsoft software •Experience in training adults using modern methods; completion of training facilitator’s course preferred •Experience traveling to foreign countries preferred •Experience in conducting assessments preferred

Employee Type

Full Time

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.

Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.

Save the Children provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.