Hiring organization: Welthungerhilfe
JJob Location: Kyiv - Ukraine
JJob Location: Kyiv - Ukraine
Safety and Security Manager (12963)Requisition ID 12963
Full Time
Are you aiming to work for an organization where it is worthwhile investing your personality, your skills and your time? Are you looking for a job that is exciting and has clear goals? Welcome to
We are one of the largest and most respected private organizations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. As a politically and confessionally independent organization, our value-oriented actions are always based on ethical principles. Our vision is clear: "Zero Hunger by 2030" - If you want to become part of our global mission to end hunger around the world, we look forward to receiving your application as:
Safety and Security Expert* in Kyiv
The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Kyiv, Ukraine.
Your main aim as the safety and security manager will be to enable safe and secure operationalization of JERU activities. You'll continously seek to provide an enabling environment to program and support departments of JERU under the guidance of the Security Advisor. You'll continously support the security advisor in analyzing the security context, and you'll provide briefing and guidance to program and support staff ofr their increased awareness and the safe and secure implentation of their tasks.
Your responsibilities
Ensure security policies and procedures are implemented across the country, actively supporting the Security Advisor throughout this process;
In coordination with the Security Advisor, Monitor local, national and regional developments, analyse the security context and its implications on JERU operations, and share any relevant information; create and utilize databases maps to keep track of and present relevant information, within the Security Team and externally;
Prepare monthly reports on key security developments and ad hoc reports on sudden security developments with the support of the security team;
Collect, cross-check, analyse and share information, including from field level sources, relevant to security assessments and planning, in a timely and accurate manner. Alert the Area Managers and Security Advisor in case of new developments or concerns; provide written reports as required;
Manage the movement tracking process jointly with the security assistants and the logistics team;
Cover air alert tracking night shifts as required, and coordinate overall shift implementation;
Provide incident management support, including outside of ordinary working hours;
Ensure operational safety and security support for staff traveling during and out of regular working hours as required;
Identify safety and security issues/concerns for national, and for JERU operations, as well as opportunities, and provide recommendations to the area managerse and security advisor for implementation.
Support and coach team members, provide trainings as requested by security advisors
Conduct necessary safety and security analysis of premises and areas in coordination with security assistants and in collaboration with relevant departments (i.e. logistics, Area Managers), and provide recommendations;
Provide security briefings to national staff and when requested to international staff, and ensure briefings, presentations, and reports are of a high standard
Enhance JERU’s links with partners and, under the guidance of the Security Advisor and the partnership advisor, provide support to JERU partners in operationalising their security management priorities;
Support the security advisor in drafting protocols, tools, and security and contingency plans for specific areas and activities;
Conduct regular security drills and tests of the security management system;
Support the planning for and procurement of safety and security goods and services;;
Your profile
Security and risk analysis skills
Skills in reporting and presenting
Experience working in a humanitarian or civil society organization;
Demonstrable experience working in high-risk locations;
Good digital skills in Microsoft Office applications, social media, Android
Mapping/GIS skills with Google Earth and Google Maps; QGIS skills preferred
Ability to work well with a team and communicate respectfully and effectively.
Ability and willingness to travel in the whole operational area;
Solid problem-solving skills;
Fluency in English (verbal and written, able to interpret as needed)
Fluency in both local languages
Driving license (category B)
Understanding of humanitarian principles.
Knowledge and understanding of the country’s government structure and system.
Knowledge of labor discipline, labor protection and safety rules, fire-prevention requirements, industrial sanitation and labor hygiene rules.
Our offer
We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale.
Please send your application via our online recruiting system by January 25, 2025. Your contact person is Tetiana Vorochenko. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.
*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.
Are you aiming to work for an organization where it is worthwhile investing your personality, your skills and your time? Are you looking for a job that is exciting and has clear goals? Welcome to
We are one of the largest and most respected private organizations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. As a politically and confessionally independent organization, our value-oriented actions are always based on ethical principles. Our vision is clear: "Zero Hunger by 2030" - If you want to become part of our global mission to end hunger around the world, we look forward to receiving your application as:
Safety and Security Expert* in Kyiv
The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Kyiv, Ukraine.
Your main aim as the safety and security manager will be to enable safe and secure operationalization of JERU activities. You'll continously seek to provide an enabling environment to program and support departments of JERU under the guidance of the Security Advisor. You'll continously support the security advisor in analyzing the security context, and you'll provide briefing and guidance to program and support staff ofr their increased awareness and the safe and secure implentation of their tasks.
Your responsibilities
Ensure security policies and procedures are implemented across the country, actively supporting the Security Advisor throughout this process;
In coordination with the Security Advisor, Monitor local, national and regional developments, analyse the security context and its implications on JERU operations, and share any relevant information; create and utilize databases maps to keep track of and present relevant information, within the Security Team and externally;
Prepare monthly reports on key security developments and ad hoc reports on sudden security developments with the support of the security team;
Collect, cross-check, analyse and share information, including from field level sources, relevant to security assessments and planning, in a timely and accurate manner. Alert the Area Managers and Security Advisor in case of new developments or concerns; provide written reports as required;
Manage the movement tracking process jointly with the security assistants and the logistics team;
Cover air alert tracking night shifts as required, and coordinate overall shift implementation;
Provide incident management support, including outside of ordinary working hours;
Ensure operational safety and security support for staff traveling during and out of regular working hours as required;
Identify safety and security issues/concerns for national, and for JERU operations, as well as opportunities, and provide recommendations to the area managerse and security advisor for implementation.
Support and coach team members, provide trainings as requested by security advisors
Conduct necessary safety and security analysis of premises and areas in coordination with security assistants and in collaboration with relevant departments (i.e. logistics, Area Managers), and provide recommendations;
Provide security briefings to national staff and when requested to international staff, and ensure briefings, presentations, and reports are of a high standard
Enhance JERU’s links with partners and, under the guidance of the Security Advisor and the partnership advisor, provide support to JERU partners in operationalising their security management priorities;
Support the security advisor in drafting protocols, tools, and security and contingency plans for specific areas and activities;
Conduct regular security drills and tests of the security management system;
Support the planning for and procurement of safety and security goods and services;;
Your profile
Security and risk analysis skills
Skills in reporting and presenting
Experience working in a humanitarian or civil society organization;
Demonstrable experience working in high-risk locations;
Good digital skills in Microsoft Office applications, social media, Android
Mapping/GIS skills with Google Earth and Google Maps; QGIS skills preferred
Ability to work well with a team and communicate respectfully and effectively.
Ability and willingness to travel in the whole operational area;
Solid problem-solving skills;
Fluency in English (verbal and written, able to interpret as needed)
Fluency in both local languages
Driving license (category B)
Understanding of humanitarian principles.
Knowledge and understanding of the country’s government structure and system.
Knowledge of labor discipline, labor protection and safety rules, fire-prevention requirements, industrial sanitation and labor hygiene rules.
Our offer
We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale.
Please send your application via our online recruiting system by January 25, 2025. Your contact person is Tetiana Vorochenko. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.
*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.