Employer: Plan International
Location: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Summary:
Location: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Summary:
The position holder will be responsible to ensure the safety and protection of PIE employees, visitors, and associated property which includes: proactively securing the premises as per instructions & Plan’s security policy, regularly patrols the assigned area, monitoring surveillance equipment’s, and reports any security related events immediately and assists with various other tasks, gives information to visitors & guests, and maintains security regulations in a resolute yet friendly and polite manner.
Security Management (50%)
Assist in developing and update as required the security guidelines, SOP’s and Contingency Plans for PIE.
Coordinate and monitor security activities to ensure that safety and security policies and procedures are implemented
Ensure that incidents in the PIE Ethiopia follow the procedure of reporting as set up by Global Hub/ Regional Hub and are distributed to the correct authorized persons/ offices
When directed, carry out investigations and capture lessons learned to be incorporated into future staff trainings
Recommends changes in PIE security plans as needed.
Ensure induction security briefings are conducted to all arriving staff, visitors or volunteers
Oversee the recruitment of Security Guards and engage in addressing control gaps across offices, recommend disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with the relevant time manager
Attends security coordination meetings and provides updates on current security issues in the area of assignment
Liaison with local and regional officials, UN, NGO and other agencies regarding security issues in the planning, coordination, promotion of, and support for existing PIE projects in coordination with Country Safety and Security Manager.
Collect, author, compile and analyze security related reports, SOP's and humanitarian related intelligence from multiple sources and regions ensuring PIE’s security posture is current and relevant to the situation on the ground
Work to insure the flow of reliable information and resources are provided up and down the chain of command
Compliance (25%)
Ensure weekly security reports are completed and submitted, providing timely updates of all situational and security developments including investigation of security incidents
Conducts and submits Security Risk Assessments of PIE programs, as required.
Conducts and submits full PIE Site Security Surveys of every site visited.
Support in monitoring the security preparedness of the organization and works to enforce staff compliance with internal security policies and SOPs
Make frequent site visits to facilities to carry out security assessments and ensure appropriate care and training are being conducted. Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff
Training/ Capacity Building (25%)
Support Safety and Security Manager in the determination of training needs for PIE staff and the timely implementation of PIE’s Safety and Security training plan
Train PIE staff in various locations in all safety and security procedures and policies with the support Program Area Management team or Security Focal Persons as well as CO departments to address issues of Safety and Security.
Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)
Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work.
Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.
Qualifications/ Experience Essential:
BA Degree in Security Management, Social Studies or related fields of study.
At least three-year relevant experience, preferably in INGO
Must have Military or police background
Knowledge of local security rules, regulations and procedures
Type of Role: Coordinator
Reports to: ERM
Grade: C2
Closing Date: July 16, 2021
Apply online
Security Management (50%)
Assist in developing and update as required the security guidelines, SOP’s and Contingency Plans for PIE.
Coordinate and monitor security activities to ensure that safety and security policies and procedures are implemented
Ensure that incidents in the PIE Ethiopia follow the procedure of reporting as set up by Global Hub/ Regional Hub and are distributed to the correct authorized persons/ offices
When directed, carry out investigations and capture lessons learned to be incorporated into future staff trainings
Recommends changes in PIE security plans as needed.
Ensure induction security briefings are conducted to all arriving staff, visitors or volunteers
Oversee the recruitment of Security Guards and engage in addressing control gaps across offices, recommend disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with the relevant time manager
Attends security coordination meetings and provides updates on current security issues in the area of assignment
Liaison with local and regional officials, UN, NGO and other agencies regarding security issues in the planning, coordination, promotion of, and support for existing PIE projects in coordination with Country Safety and Security Manager.
Collect, author, compile and analyze security related reports, SOP's and humanitarian related intelligence from multiple sources and regions ensuring PIE’s security posture is current and relevant to the situation on the ground
Work to insure the flow of reliable information and resources are provided up and down the chain of command
Compliance (25%)
Ensure weekly security reports are completed and submitted, providing timely updates of all situational and security developments including investigation of security incidents
Conducts and submits Security Risk Assessments of PIE programs, as required.
Conducts and submits full PIE Site Security Surveys of every site visited.
Support in monitoring the security preparedness of the organization and works to enforce staff compliance with internal security policies and SOPs
Make frequent site visits to facilities to carry out security assessments and ensure appropriate care and training are being conducted. Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff
Training/ Capacity Building (25%)
Support Safety and Security Manager in the determination of training needs for PIE staff and the timely implementation of PIE’s Safety and Security training plan
Train PIE staff in various locations in all safety and security procedures and policies with the support Program Area Management team or Security Focal Persons as well as CO departments to address issues of Safety and Security.
Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)
Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work.
Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.
Qualifications/ Experience Essential:
BA Degree in Security Management, Social Studies or related fields of study.
At least three-year relevant experience, preferably in INGO
Must have Military or police background
Knowledge of local security rules, regulations and procedures
Type of Role: Coordinator
Reports to: ERM
Grade: C2
Closing Date: July 16, 2021
Apply online