Location: Bangui , Central Africa Republic
We are looking for an experienced person to join our team as Safety Advisor , based in Bangui.
Job overview:
Specific responsibilities include the production of analysis products according to organization standards, staff mentoring and monitoring of compliance of services.
Main responsibilities
* Ensure the delivery of organization RCA products and services (scheduled and on-demand services) by providing a rapid and credible contextual analysis of the local security situation, in accordance with internal delivery standards and policies.
* Lead regional round tables on the security of the NGO community.
* Manage an operational team, including supervision of national staff.
* Help the country office to set up an active information network bringing together NGOs, the United Nations, the armed forces and other national and international actors in the region.
* Participate in various coordination meetings and forums related to humanitarian aid.
* Help NGOs develop their own security management capacities by providing sound advice, reviewing policy documents, carrying out site security surveys and assisting in the coordination of crisis management.
* Represent, promote and protect effectively the mandate of independence, impartiality and neutrality of organization.
Job requirements
* Fluent French (compulsory) and working knowledge of English (oral and written).
* Masters level training or experience in a relevant field
* Experience in a post-conflict / emergency environment in the humanitarian sector
* Excellent writing skills, analysis and attention to detail - the position involves a lot of editing and proofreading.
* Strong understanding of principles and practices in humanitarian action, risk management and NGO security
Desirable characteristics
* One year of experience in the Central African Republic - ideally in a role of NGO security manager or equivalent - and a good understanding of the context.
* Professional background that reflects experience in the security and civil fields.
* Experience in NGO liaison with armed forces and armed groups (CMCOORD).
* Experience in capacity building and staff training
* Previous experience in a similar role in an NGO
* Good understanding of organization mandate and services.
Personal skills
Good listening skills
A good communicator
An excellent analyst
A team mentality
Excellent interpersonal skills
An inclusive manager
Terms and conditions
12 month contract, 4550 € uros of salary per month, 4 days of annual leave per month and 7 days of R&R every 2 months with an indemnity of 1250 € per cycle of R&R, worldwide medical coverage (excl. United States) and AD&D coverage of $ 200,000 USD.
Protection and recruitment policy:
Organization is fully committed to the recruitment, selection and verification of our new employees, administrators and volunteers. We will ensure strict adherence to our code of conduct and protection policy throughout the recruitment process.
As such, the following recruitment practices will be applied:
Any job offer will be conditional on receipt of at least two satisfactory professional references;
we will question candidates on any important gap between the different positions or frequent changes of employer and address;
All essential qualifications and professional accreditations as well as memberships will be verified;
The successful candidate will have to provide valid proof of identity (passport, identity card);
All new employees will receive orientation on organization codes and procedures in terms of protection policy (code of conduct, whistleblowing, etc.);
All new employees will be required to sign and abide by the code of conduct as a condition of employment.
How to apply
Submit application to: xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.com
We are looking for an experienced person to join our team as Safety Advisor , based in Bangui.
Job overview:
Specific responsibilities include the production of analysis products according to organization standards, staff mentoring and monitoring of compliance of services.
Main responsibilities
* Ensure the delivery of organization RCA products and services (scheduled and on-demand services) by providing a rapid and credible contextual analysis of the local security situation, in accordance with internal delivery standards and policies.
* Lead regional round tables on the security of the NGO community.
* Manage an operational team, including supervision of national staff.
* Help the country office to set up an active information network bringing together NGOs, the United Nations, the armed forces and other national and international actors in the region.
* Participate in various coordination meetings and forums related to humanitarian aid.
* Help NGOs develop their own security management capacities by providing sound advice, reviewing policy documents, carrying out site security surveys and assisting in the coordination of crisis management.
* Represent, promote and protect effectively the mandate of independence, impartiality and neutrality of organization.
Job requirements
* Fluent French (compulsory) and working knowledge of English (oral and written).
* Masters level training or experience in a relevant field
* Experience in a post-conflict / emergency environment in the humanitarian sector
* Excellent writing skills, analysis and attention to detail - the position involves a lot of editing and proofreading.
* Strong understanding of principles and practices in humanitarian action, risk management and NGO security
Desirable characteristics
* One year of experience in the Central African Republic - ideally in a role of NGO security manager or equivalent - and a good understanding of the context.
* Professional background that reflects experience in the security and civil fields.
* Experience in NGO liaison with armed forces and armed groups (CMCOORD).
* Experience in capacity building and staff training
* Previous experience in a similar role in an NGO
* Good understanding of organization mandate and services.
Personal skills
Good listening skills
A good communicator
An excellent analyst
A team mentality
Excellent interpersonal skills
An inclusive manager
Terms and conditions
12 month contract, 4550 € uros of salary per month, 4 days of annual leave per month and 7 days of R&R every 2 months with an indemnity of 1250 € per cycle of R&R, worldwide medical coverage (excl. United States) and AD&D coverage of $ 200,000 USD.
Protection and recruitment policy:
Organization is fully committed to the recruitment, selection and verification of our new employees, administrators and volunteers. We will ensure strict adherence to our code of conduct and protection policy throughout the recruitment process.
As such, the following recruitment practices will be applied:
Any job offer will be conditional on receipt of at least two satisfactory professional references;
we will question candidates on any important gap between the different positions or frequent changes of employer and address;
All essential qualifications and professional accreditations as well as memberships will be verified;
The successful candidate will have to provide valid proof of identity (passport, identity card);
All new employees will receive orientation on organization codes and procedures in terms of protection policy (code of conduct, whistleblowing, etc.);
All new employees will be required to sign and abide by the code of conduct as a condition of employment.
How to apply
Submit application to: xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.com
(Email is available to Members / Subscribers ONLY )