Job Location: Chad
Closing date: 20 Mar 2026
Regional Security Advisor (RSA) West & Central Africa and Caribbean
Unit: Regional Office, West & Central Africa and Caribbean
Reporting to: Regional Director
Start date: 1 June 2026 (or earlier depending on availability of selected candidate)
Duration: 19 months with possibility of renewal
Location: N’Djamena, Chad with regular travel throughout the region
Line manager: Regional Director, West & Central Africa and Caribbean
Technical advisor: Global Head of Security, EWDE HQ
Close collaboration and with: Country Representatives (CRs) and security focal points in the region
Purpose Of The Position
The RSA provides technical leadership in Health, Safety & Security (HSS) management in the WaCAR region, to protect staff, assets, operations, and interests. They advise the Regional Director on safety and security risks, support country offices, and work closely with country security staff and the EWDE global security unit. The RSA coordinates and ensures adherence to security procedures, supporting program staff. In collaboration with CRs, the RSA provides technical guidance and advice to security staff and focal points in DR Congo, Haiti and Cameroon, and is responsible for operational HSS in Cameroon as the Security Focal Point (FSP).
Key Responsibilities
Technical leadership
Regional Security Advisor (RSA) West & Central Africa and Caribbean
Unit: Regional Office, West & Central Africa and Caribbean
Reporting to: Regional Director
Start date: 1 June 2026 (or earlier depending on availability of selected candidate)
Duration: 19 months with possibility of renewal
Location: N’Djamena, Chad with regular travel throughout the region
Line manager: Regional Director, West & Central Africa and Caribbean
Technical advisor: Global Head of Security, EWDE HQ
Close collaboration and with: Country Representatives (CRs) and security focal points in the region
Purpose Of The Position
The RSA provides technical leadership in Health, Safety & Security (HSS) management in the WaCAR region, to protect staff, assets, operations, and interests. They advise the Regional Director on safety and security risks, support country offices, and work closely with country security staff and the EWDE global security unit. The RSA coordinates and ensures adherence to security procedures, supporting program staff. In collaboration with CRs, the RSA provides technical guidance and advice to security staff and focal points in DR Congo, Haiti and Cameroon, and is responsible for operational HSS in Cameroon as the Security Focal Point (FSP).
Key Responsibilities
Technical leadership
Provide technical advice and support on HSS and incident management to the Regional Director and Country Representatives and make HSS decisions during emergencies if necessary.
Guide and advise SFPs across the region.
Ensure HSS management is integrated into program planning and strategy development in the WaCAR region.
Operational security
Guide and advise SFPs across the region.
Ensure HSS management is integrated into program planning and strategy development in the WaCAR region.
Operational security
Ensure a consistent yet flexible approach to HSS across the region, suggesting improvements to processes, guidelines, and tools.
Draft and/or regularly revise HSS plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Areas of Operations (AoO) in line with EWDE HSS standards.
Conduct and review Security Risk Assessments (SRA), update risk ratings for Security Phases, facilitate compliance with HSS plans and regulations, and provide HSS input for contingency planning.
Assess and support the HSS capacity and systems of organization partner organizations, leveraging organization's tools and best practices.
Advise on and support efforts to enhance organization’s reputation, image, and acceptance within communities and among stakeholders.
Ensure the safety and security of all assets and infrastructure within the region.
Liaise with external security networks on regional humanitarian safety and security matters, including at the country level for Cameroon.
If requested, provide HSS support to the organization sister organization Bread for the World (BftW) and professional volunteers in the WaCAR region.
Incident management
Draft and/or regularly revise HSS plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Areas of Operations (AoO) in line with EWDE HSS standards.
Conduct and review Security Risk Assessments (SRA), update risk ratings for Security Phases, facilitate compliance with HSS plans and regulations, and provide HSS input for contingency planning.
Assess and support the HSS capacity and systems of organization partner organizations, leveraging organization's tools and best practices.
Advise on and support efforts to enhance organization’s reputation, image, and acceptance within communities and among stakeholders.
Ensure the safety and security of all assets and infrastructure within the region.
Liaise with external security networks on regional humanitarian safety and security matters, including at the country level for Cameroon.
If requested, provide HSS support to the organization sister organization Bread for the World (BftW) and professional volunteers in the WaCAR region.
Incident management
Lead and advise on serious incidents and manage incident processes for the Regional Director and Country Representatives.
Participate in Incident Management Teams (IMT) for all Country Offices in the WaCAR region.
Coordinate the Regional Office and Cameroon country office IMTs, facilitate the IMT process, and execute IMT leaders’ decisions.
Monitor events in assigned countries, review incident report submissions for accuracy, and follow up as necessary.
Coordinate with the EWDE Global Security Unit on IMT in line with global EWDE Incident/Emergency/ Crisis Management procedures.
Support EWDE-wide incident/emergency/crisis management efforts in the region as needed.
Travel security & travel risk management
Participate in Incident Management Teams (IMT) for all Country Offices in the WaCAR region.
Coordinate the Regional Office and Cameroon country office IMTs, facilitate the IMT process, and execute IMT leaders’ decisions.
Monitor events in assigned countries, review incident report submissions for accuracy, and follow up as necessary.
Coordinate with the EWDE Global Security Unit on IMT in line with global EWDE Incident/Emergency/ Crisis Management procedures.
Support EWDE-wide incident/emergency/crisis management efforts in the region as needed.
Travel security & travel risk management
Ensure country offices implement field travel and visitor management procedures according to EWDE HSS Standard SOP 5 and SOP 6.
Provide security briefings for visitors and new staff arriving in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Conduct travel risk assessments, security briefings, and ongoing traveler monitoring.
Advise Yaoundé-based staff, consultants, and visitors on risk mitigation, and coordinate with line managers to sign off on travel applications and provide travel clearance.
Coordinate safety and security arrangements for field visits of organization staff, consultants, and visitors with partner organizations.
Capacity strengthening
Provide security briefings for visitors and new staff arriving in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Conduct travel risk assessments, security briefings, and ongoing traveler monitoring.
Advise Yaoundé-based staff, consultants, and visitors on risk mitigation, and coordinate with line managers to sign off on travel applications and provide travel clearance.
Coordinate safety and security arrangements for field visits of organization staff, consultants, and visitors with partner organizations.
Capacity strengthening
Lead and manage capacity strengthening in HSS by setting clear goals and delivering training to enhance the skills of country office SFPs and partner organizations.
Facilitate staff training based on EWDE HSS Minimum Training Requirements, including first aid, safe driving, fire drills, and security seminars.
Fleet safety
Facilitate staff training based on EWDE HSS Minimum Training Requirements, including first aid, safe driving, fire drills, and security seminars.
Fleet safety
Monitor the implementation of vehicle and fleet safety policies and procedures across the region in accordance with EWDE HSS Standard SOP4.
Review and investigate road traffic accidents and incidents to establish root causes and prevent future occurrences.
Perform vehicle safety audits to identify potential hazards, ensuring employees follow safety policies and vehicles are well-maintained and safe.
Build the capacity of country office SFPs in vehicle and fleet safety management.
Qualification, expertise, and skills
Review and investigate road traffic accidents and incidents to establish root causes and prevent future occurrences.
Perform vehicle safety audits to identify potential hazards, ensuring employees follow safety policies and vehicles are well-maintained and safe.
Build the capacity of country office SFPs in vehicle and fleet safety management.
Qualification, expertise, and skills
5 years minimum of experience in security management, preferably in humanitarian assistance
University degree (minimum Bachelor’s) or relevant work experience in a relevant field
Expertise in security procedures, risk assessment, and analysis of local and regional security trends
Proficient in communicating with stakeholders in politically and culturally sensitive environments
Strong understanding of humanitarian principles and international NGO standards
Professional working proficiency in French and in English (written/spoken)
Excellent coaching, mentoring, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey information (written and verbal) clearly to diverse audiences
Experience working in dynamic, politically sensitive contexts while maintaining organization and detail orientation under pressure with minimal supervision
Team player with a strong sense of responsibility, diplomacy, and commitment to quality and results
Demonstrates integrity, respect for diversity, and patience
University degree (minimum Bachelor’s) or relevant work experience in a relevant field
Expertise in security procedures, risk assessment, and analysis of local and regional security trends
Proficient in communicating with stakeholders in politically and culturally sensitive environments
Strong understanding of humanitarian principles and international NGO standards
Professional working proficiency in French and in English (written/spoken)
Excellent coaching, mentoring, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey information (written and verbal) clearly to diverse audiences
Experience working in dynamic, politically sensitive contexts while maintaining organization and detail orientation under pressure with minimal supervision
Team player with a strong sense of responsibility, diplomacy, and commitment to quality and results
Demonstrates integrity, respect for diversity, and patience
How To Apply:
Accountability to beneficiaries
Organization team members are expected to support all efforts for increased accountability towards the beneficiaries while actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of projects.
Application
Kindly apply by sending your motivation letter and CV without any further attachments by email : ooooo@oooooo.com
Closing date: 20 March 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national, or social background, gender, disability, age, or sexual identity.