Safety and Security Advisor

Who we are

SOS Childrens Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Childrens Villages International Federation. The organization started its humanitarian work with the opening of its first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. The organization has been providing life-saving provisions such as food, water and health services for a very significant number of children devastated by severe drought and the subsequent famine.

Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; SOS Childrens Villages Ethiopia aspires that every child grows up with love, respect and security.

Why we need you?

We are looking for a qualified Safety and Security Advisor, who will responsible in adhering the safety and security policies and protocols. Guiding International Security Policy and Standards for all SOS Children Villages in Ethiopia,advice, support, instruct and trains to all Program Locations on security and safety issues and will work closely with the technical security appointments within the country. In addition, collaborate with external security bodies like the UNDSS and security focal persons within peer organizations.

What we provide...

An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career!

Your role....

While working with us as Safety and Security Advisor, you will

Report to: National Director

Tasks and Responsibilities

Lead People

• Provide matrix leadership and develop a network of location security focal points.
• Serve as ultimate accountable for guard force performance.
• Ensure adequate communication on security issues across the program locations.
• Provide advice and respond to training needs to develop staff safety and security competencies.

Protect the Organization

• Train and lead location for focal safety and security team on their security Plans
• Develop and manage national-level plans including the travel safety plan.
• Providing reports to National Management Team, provide operational input on plans and other matters under consideration of the leadership.
• Lead the development and review of security plans and procedures including contingency and crisis response plans for the National member.
• Monitor the reporting and data gathering of security incidents and generate analysis/reports on security trends.
• Communicate with stakeholders on key security developments and update plans.
• Dealing with diverse demands and pressure from different parts of the organization to often tight policies and procedures: Program locations, Regional Office and International Office as well as key stakeholders

Manage Empowering Relationships

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key external stakeholders inside and outside of the organization.

Develop and Innovate

• Ensure professional development and continuous awareness of developments in the security profession.
• Seek to apply learning and other innovation to safety and security program.

SAFEGUARDING(CHILD AND YOUTH, ADULT AND ASSET)

• Conduct themselves per the Code of Conduct, Safeguarding and Local/Country Policies and Procedures;
• Be vigilant about any possible form of abuse/harm, neglect, harassment, or exploitation against, children, youth and adults in personal and professional lives;
• Report any safeguarding incident or concern within 24 hours to the Incident Management Team, focal person or concerned party through the defined channels for reporting the allegation
• Responsible for taking part in awareness-raising sessions and capacity-building training in relation to safeguarding to prevent and protect children, young people, programme participants and co-workers from all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence, discrimination and harassment;

Job Requirements