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Job Description
Organizational Overview:
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. Habitat for Humanity has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand-up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home.
Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia (HFHE) is a branch of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI). HEHE is currently operating under Africa Habitat for Humanity International. Since it started operation in 1993, Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia has supported more than 165,279 families (826,396 individuals). Initially focused on mortgage houses for families affected by poverty and other vulnerabilities, the organization has expanded its efforts to incorporate vulnerable group housing, urban slum upgrading, urban resilience building, water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and Disaster Risk Reduction Response (DR3)-WASH Resilience Building.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Safety and Security Specialist (SSS) is responsible for providing support and guidance on all matters relating to security management, and staff safety and ensure that staff follow HFHE security management policies and procedures. The SSS will work closely with the National Director to regularly monitor and evaluate risks, threats, and other vulnerabilities targeting HFHE staff and property in Ethiopia. S/he will assess and improve the security systems already in place and will make recommendations for improving the safety and security of HFHE staff and property in accordance with HFHI guidance on the safety and security of its personnel.
The Safety and Security Specialist shall also ensure adherence to HFHE standards and the availability of necessary staff and systems to develop and implement quality security management support with high levels of accountability and transparency and shall continually review, refine and strengthen systems, as necessary. Whereas, the HFHE security policy is based on community acceptance, the SSS also acts as the representative of HFHE in the field, working with targeted communities and partners to ensure transparency and open communication. The SSS will work to ensure accountability towards communities, as outlined in the Accountability Framework. The SSS will provide support to HFHE National Emergency Management Team (NEMT). The SSS reports to the National Director of HFHE.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Security Management:
Safety Management:
Crisis Management:
Capacity Building of Staffs & Organizational Representation:
Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia has zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of partners, Communities, and Staff. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Active Supporter of HFHI Values:
Humility:We are part of something bigger than ourselves.
Courage:We do whats right, even when it is difficult or unpopular.
Accountability:We take personal responsibility for Habitats mission.
Duration of the contract: 2 years with possibility of extension.
Required number:1
Job Requirements
Minimum Required:
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to send their nonnon-returnable application by quoting the position in the subject matter including an updated CV and application and contact details of three work-related referees, (including HR and Immediate supervisor) you can submit your application through hfheapplication@habitatethiopia.org. The closing date for submitting applications is within 10 days of this announcement. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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