Job Location: Ukraine
Your profile
Our offer
This is a full-time national post with one-year contract initially with possibility of extension. We offer a competitive salary, according to organization's Ukraine salary grid.
How to apply
Submit application to: ooooooo@oooooooo.com (Email is available to Subscribers Only )
Base Salary: TBD
Closing date31 Dec 2022
We are looking for a Security Officer to join our dedicated team in Ukraine starting in mid-January, 2023.
The duty station of the Security Officer will preferably be Odesa or Kyiv, with travels to other regions of Ukraine based on the needs of the programme.
Your tasks and responsibilities
The Security Officer works under direct supervision of the Country Director Ukraine (his/her line manager) and will be responsible for developing and updating safety and security plans and procedures, act as a focal person for access related issues, as well as analyzing security trends, advise, update, and implement organization's Local Security Plans.
Safety and Security Risk Management
We are looking for a Security Officer to join our dedicated team in Ukraine starting in mid-January, 2023.
The duty station of the Security Officer will preferably be Odesa or Kyiv, with travels to other regions of Ukraine based on the needs of the programme.
Your tasks and responsibilities
The Security Officer works under direct supervision of the Country Director Ukraine (his/her line manager) and will be responsible for developing and updating safety and security plans and procedures, act as a focal person for access related issues, as well as analyzing security trends, advise, update, and implement organization's Local Security Plans.
Safety and Security Risk Management
PlanningProvide technical support to the Country Director and staff on all policies, procedures, guidelines and planning for staff safety, operational security and programme continuity.
Evaluate, review, update and develop the Local Security Plan on a regular basis.
Work with key stakeholders to develop, consolidate and implement operating procedures and contingency plans.
Evaluate, review, update and develop the hibernation and evacuation plans for all organization's offices and residences in Ukraine and ensure that practical preparations are in place
Evaluate, review, update and develop the Local Security Plan on a regular basis.
Work with key stakeholders to develop, consolidate and implement operating procedures and contingency plans.
Evaluate, review, update and develop the hibernation and evacuation plans for all organization's offices and residences in Ukraine and ensure that practical preparations are in place
Conduct risk assessments of programme offices, residences and the project regions
Ensure that safety and security protocols, reporting mechanisms, and capacity building initiatives are sensitive to local contexts.
Safety and Security Management
Ensure that safety and security protocols, reporting mechanisms, and capacity building initiatives are sensitive to local contexts.
Safety and Security Management
Daily monitor the security situation in the areas of intervention, provide documentation and security updates to the Country Director and staff
Carry out regular security assessments as requested, including road security clearance, assessment of checkpoints, external meeting venues etc.
Ensure that security at all organization's premises is in accordance with security standards
Carry out regular security assessments as requested, including road security clearance, assessment of checkpoints, external meeting venues etc.
Ensure that security at all organization's premises is in accordance with security standards
As required, support and advise the Country Director during safety and security emergencies
Networking and Liaison
Networking and Liaison
Liaise with relevant security actors e.g., NGO Security Focal Points and Security Coordinators, INSO, local community stakeholders, local government administrations, etc.
Build and maintain a network for security and access monitoring
Establish and develop a network of local key informants to collect up to date information
Participate in external and security meetings with local and international stakeholders and authorities
Training and Capacity Building
Build and maintain a network for security and access monitoring
Establish and develop a network of local key informants to collect up to date information
Participate in external and security meetings with local and international stakeholders and authorities
Training and Capacity Building
Develop and implement organization's staff’s capacity development on safety and security
Provide regular training for organization's staff on safety and security risk management, standard operational procedures, humanitarian principles, contextual understanding, incident management etc.
Design and implement safety and security training’s for local partners when required
Context Understanding and Reporting
Context Understanding and Reporting
Compile and submit regular reports and contextual updates that track incidents and trends in humanitarian access and local security contexts within organization's areas of operation
Monitor the operating environment in the region, identify new threats, assess organization's vulnerabilities and recommend possible responses, along with appropriate advice to organization's field staff and senior management
Your profile
University degree in the field of political science, security management or any relevant field
Minimum of three years’ professional experience with demonstrated capabilities in planning, organizing and executing humanitarian/development aid security operations in the field
Strong skills in context analysis and advanced knowledge of security principles in fragile contexts
Experience of gaining a precise and impartial understanding of local, regional and international policies, operational positions and interactions, providing clear briefings and analysis of given and unfolding security and political situations
Strong experience as a trainer; ability to develop, implement, facilitate and impart learning to organization's, its staff members and if required to external audience to enhance skills and adapt to changing programme demands
Minimum of three years’ professional experience with demonstrated capabilities in planning, organizing and executing humanitarian/development aid security operations in the field
Strong skills in context analysis and advanced knowledge of security principles in fragile contexts
Experience of gaining a precise and impartial understanding of local, regional and international policies, operational positions and interactions, providing clear briefings and analysis of given and unfolding security and political situations
Strong experience as a trainer; ability to develop, implement, facilitate and impart learning to organization's, its staff members and if required to external audience to enhance skills and adapt to changing programme demands
Advanced knowledge in communications technology, including satellite communications, cell phone mediums, etc.
Situational awareness and opportunity awareness, as well as very good understanding of the current context in Ukraine is required.
Exceptional organizational and coordination skills
Experience of working successfully with local stakeholders, such as local and international NGOs, government, etc. with sensitivity and diplomacy
Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to effectively represent the organization's to external stakeholders
Situational awareness and opportunity awareness, as well as very good understanding of the current context in Ukraine is required.
Exceptional organizational and coordination skills
Experience of working successfully with local stakeholders, such as local and international NGOs, government, etc. with sensitivity and diplomacy
Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to effectively represent the organization's to external stakeholders
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, Ukrainian and/or Russian with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly
Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Understanding of the humanitarian principles
Ability to travel throughout the country
Flexibility and ability to adjust to changing and challenging circumstances and needs is required
Driver license and driving experience
Commitment to and understanding of organization's aims, values and principles
Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Understanding of the humanitarian principles
Ability to travel throughout the country
Flexibility and ability to adjust to changing and challenging circumstances and needs is required
Driver license and driving experience
Commitment to and understanding of organization's aims, values and principles
Our offer
This is a full-time national post with one-year contract initially with possibility of extension. We offer a competitive salary, according to organization's Ukraine salary grid.
How to apply
Submit application to: ooooooo@oooooooo.com (Email is available to Subscribers Only )