Hiring Organization: Plan International
Job Location: Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Employment Type: Full-time
Base Salary: TBD
Role Purpose:
The position holder is responsible to assist the Security Manager – Ethiopia to promote and support the success and safety of Amhara PIE programs, staff, and facilities. This position will also help develop and maintain security and evacuation plans, assist with the development and enforcement of security policies and procedures in line with security manager. Safety and Security Coordinator regularly train national and international staff on security measures and risk redaction mechanisms. The Security Coordinator will occasionally make site visits to program areas to evaluate safety and security situation on the ground, especially in a location where security concerns are high, and produce written reports on such visits. This position will also help facilitate the community acceptance model of security in project area communities.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:Develop and maintain relationships with diverse personnel who impact security of PIE organization’s personnel.
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 analyse 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
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Job Location: Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Employment Type: Full-time
Base Salary: TBD
Role Purpose:
The position holder is responsible to assist the Security Manager – Ethiopia to promote and support the success and safety of Amhara PIE programs, staff, and facilities. This position will also help develop and maintain security and evacuation plans, assist with the development and enforcement of security policies and procedures in line with security manager. Safety and Security Coordinator regularly train national and international staff on security measures and risk redaction mechanisms. The Security Coordinator will occasionally make site visits to program areas to evaluate safety and security situation on the ground, especially in a location where security concerns are high, and produce written reports on such visits. This position will also help facilitate the community acceptance model of security in project area communities.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:Develop and maintain relationships with diverse personnel who impact security of PIE organization’s personnel.
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 analyse 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
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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
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
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)Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC).
Ensure 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.
Ensure 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.
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications/ Experience Essential:BA Degree in Security Management, Social Studies or related fields of study.
At least five-year relevant experience, preferably in INGO
Must have Military or police background
Knowledge of local security rules, regulations and procedures
Demonstrable experience of the humanitarian environment. Particularly the emergency and recovery phases, related security concerns and building responses to them.
Demonstrable high-level working knowledge of context analysis and the current environment in Ethiopia.
Committed to following the organization’s code of conduct, values, and ethical standards
Situational awareness, attention to detail, anticipation of events, and follow-up
Previous experience in a security position, preferably with an NGO.
Strong working knowledge of threat assessment, risk
Qualifications/ Experience Desirable:
Languages required:In addition to Amharic, Knowledge of Local Languages is a desirable
Essential Skills
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)Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC).
Ensure 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.
Ensure 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.
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications/ Experience Essential:BA Degree in Security Management, Social Studies or related fields of study.
At least five-year relevant experience, preferably in INGO
Must have Military or police background
Knowledge of local security rules, regulations and procedures
Demonstrable experience of the humanitarian environment. Particularly the emergency and recovery phases, related security concerns and building responses to them.
Demonstrable high-level working knowledge of context analysis and the current environment in Ethiopia.
Committed to following the organization’s code of conduct, values, and ethical standards
Situational awareness, attention to detail, anticipation of events, and follow-up
Previous experience in a security position, preferably with an NGO.
Strong working knowledge of threat assessment, risk
Qualifications/ Experience Desirable:
Languages required:In addition to Amharic, Knowledge of Local Languages is a desirable
Essential Skills
Good knowledge of security protocols and emergency preparedness.
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to conduct training.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work with diverse team
Good analytical skill
Type of Role: Security
Reports to: Safety and Security Manager
Grade: D1
Closing Date:October 30, 2022
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to conduct training.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work with diverse team
Good analytical skill
Type of Role: Security
Reports to: Safety and Security Manager
Grade: D1
Closing Date:October 30, 2022