Employer: Lutheran World Federation
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Location: South Sudan
Closing date: 11 May 2018
Position type and closing date
The closing date for applications is 11 May 2018.
Starting date: 1 June 2018
Contract duration: 1 year with possibility of extension.
Duty station: Juba, with frequent field missions in all areas where LWF South Sudan is active.
LWF
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition comprising 143 member churches in 79 countries all over the world, representing 70.5 million Christians. The World Service is the internationally recognized humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation, assisting people in need irrespective of their ethnicity, religion or gender. We implement programs worldwide, working with both local and international partners, helping communities achieve their full potential and advocate for their universal rights. Our partners include Lutheran Churches and their related agencies, the European Commission (ECHO), the US Government (BPRM) and UNHCR, with whom we are a key implementing partner. For additional information please see www.lutheranworld.org.
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and its World Service are dedicated to promoting children’s rights and ensuring that children’s welfare and physical security are recognized, safeguarded and protected in accordance with international standards. Child protection is a central and fundamental aspect of LWF’s overall accountability towards affected populations and primary focus groups. Employment is subject to child protection standards including background checks and adherence to the LWF Code of Conduct regarding Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Abuse of Power, Fraud and Corruption, and the LWF World Service Child Protection Policy.
Purpose of the position
The position holder will be in charge of the safety and security related to the development, implementation and monitoring of an effective strategy to mitigate risk, maintain continuity of operations, and therefore secure the safety and security of all employees.
The Safety Officer will be the primary focal point on all safety and security related matters. S/He will be responsible for putting in place policies and standards related to the safety and security of the staff members, field facilities, assets, and program activities as well as ensuring that security protocols and mechanisms are in place to address the country programs’ unique security challenges. S/He will provide technical support in developing and maintaining country programs’ context-specific field security plans.
The Safety Officer will report to the Country Representative and under the guidance of the LWF Global Security Adviser and the World Service Security Adviser.
Required Qualifications
University degree in a security/safety related field.
Formal safety/security training or demonstrated experience in safety and security management is of added advantage.
Knowledge and Experience
At least 5 years of practical relevant experience in a similar role with demonstrated capabilities in planning, organizing and executing humanitarian security operations, preferably in South Sudan or in similar contexts.
Strong negotiation and mediation skills essential with experience in conflict resolution are essential.
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, in the event of emergencies.
Demonstrable understanding of humanitarian safety practices and principles and their application.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and pragmatism.
Excellent analytical skills.
Team player.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to train and willingness to share knowledge.
Language Skills
English - Excellent written and oral skills
Arabic - knowledge would be an added advantage
Main duties
Ensure that LWF security and safety systems are conducive to LWF programme implementation, duty of care and staff care standards.
Quality assure implemented security systems and advises on improvements.
Ensure that LWF security protocols and systems reflect at all times the threats and risks identified through on-going security risk analysis, and are nuanced to particular situations, events and geographical locations.
Ensure that field-working practices are robust and that all staff are aware of, trained in, and adhere to safety and security guidelines and procedures.
Analyse and appropriately disseminate relevant security information obtained from various sources or networks.
Produce assessments, projections and analyses related safety and security.
Advise the Country Representative and other staff about all security matters and contribute to an inclusive organizational culture rooted in security awareness and information flow.
Maintain a network of LWF security focal points in the country program as well as with external professional contacts and counterparts.
Work closely with field teams (Local Security Focal Points) to ensure all incidents and accidents are followed up, compiled and analysed.
Advise and support the Senior Management Team during security/safety emergencies and crisis.
Applicants are required to uphold the core values of our organization.
Closing date: 11 May 2018
Position type and closing date
The closing date for applications is 11 May 2018.
Starting date: 1 June 2018
Contract duration: 1 year with possibility of extension.
Duty station: Juba, with frequent field missions in all areas where LWF South Sudan is active.
LWF
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition comprising 143 member churches in 79 countries all over the world, representing 70.5 million Christians. The World Service is the internationally recognized humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation, assisting people in need irrespective of their ethnicity, religion or gender. We implement programs worldwide, working with both local and international partners, helping communities achieve their full potential and advocate for their universal rights. Our partners include Lutheran Churches and their related agencies, the European Commission (ECHO), the US Government (BPRM) and UNHCR, with whom we are a key implementing partner. For additional information please see www.lutheranworld.org.
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and its World Service are dedicated to promoting children’s rights and ensuring that children’s welfare and physical security are recognized, safeguarded and protected in accordance with international standards. Child protection is a central and fundamental aspect of LWF’s overall accountability towards affected populations and primary focus groups. Employment is subject to child protection standards including background checks and adherence to the LWF Code of Conduct regarding Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Abuse of Power, Fraud and Corruption, and the LWF World Service Child Protection Policy.
Purpose of the position
The position holder will be in charge of the safety and security related to the development, implementation and monitoring of an effective strategy to mitigate risk, maintain continuity of operations, and therefore secure the safety and security of all employees.
The Safety Officer will be the primary focal point on all safety and security related matters. S/He will be responsible for putting in place policies and standards related to the safety and security of the staff members, field facilities, assets, and program activities as well as ensuring that security protocols and mechanisms are in place to address the country programs’ unique security challenges. S/He will provide technical support in developing and maintaining country programs’ context-specific field security plans.
The Safety Officer will report to the Country Representative and under the guidance of the LWF Global Security Adviser and the World Service Security Adviser.
Required Qualifications
University degree in a security/safety related field.
Formal safety/security training or demonstrated experience in safety and security management is of added advantage.
Knowledge and Experience
At least 5 years of practical relevant experience in a similar role with demonstrated capabilities in planning, organizing and executing humanitarian security operations, preferably in South Sudan or in similar contexts.
Strong negotiation and mediation skills essential with experience in conflict resolution are essential.
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, in the event of emergencies.
Demonstrable understanding of humanitarian safety practices and principles and their application.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and pragmatism.
Excellent analytical skills.
Team player.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to train and willingness to share knowledge.
Language Skills
English - Excellent written and oral skills
Arabic - knowledge would be an added advantage
Main duties
Ensure that LWF security and safety systems are conducive to LWF programme implementation, duty of care and staff care standards.
Quality assure implemented security systems and advises on improvements.
Ensure that LWF security protocols and systems reflect at all times the threats and risks identified through on-going security risk analysis, and are nuanced to particular situations, events and geographical locations.
Ensure that field-working practices are robust and that all staff are aware of, trained in, and adhere to safety and security guidelines and procedures.
Analyse and appropriately disseminate relevant security information obtained from various sources or networks.
Produce assessments, projections and analyses related safety and security.
Advise the Country Representative and other staff about all security matters and contribute to an inclusive organizational culture rooted in security awareness and information flow.
Maintain a network of LWF security focal points in the country program as well as with external professional contacts and counterparts.
Work closely with field teams (Local Security Focal Points) to ensure all incidents and accidents are followed up, compiled and analysed.
Advise and support the Senior Management Team during security/safety emergencies and crisis.
Applicants are required to uphold the core values of our organization.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please follow the link:https://lutheranworld.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk01mie?cjb_hash=O_rVQA95&ap...