Senior Safety & Security Officer

The Carter Center is a not-for-profit international NGO committed to waging peace, fighting disease and building hope worldwide. The Carter Center country office in Ethiopia, which assists the Government of Ethiopia in Disease Elimination and Eradication Programs is looking for a qualified professional to fill the following vacancy for its HR department supporting health programs: 

Vacancy Number:       VA_033_FY24 

Required Number:     1 (One)

Duty Station:              Addis Ababa

Reports to:                  HR Manager 

Summary of Job Description:  

• The SSSO will coordinate and lead the security management plan, referencing TCC-E's safety and security procedures and guidelines. 

• Works closely with the Senior Executive Team of TCC-E to develop and maintain health, safety and security procedures at the Country Office (CO) and Regional Project Offices.

• Responsible for proper follow-up and safety audits of TCC-E.

• Respond to inquiries and requests for information from employees and provide prompt guidance. 

• Works on continuous improvement of TCC-Es safety and security policy, procedure and practices to make sure that it is as per the standard of the existing applicable laws, regulations and TCC-E safety policy. 

• Attentively monitor new and revised health, safety, and security legislation to remain updated with the latest requirements. 

• Works closely with the HR Section on monitoring safe working practices to ensure employees safety and security. 

• Organize health and safety committee members and make sure regular meetings and inspections are taking place, follow-up status of action points on regular basis.

• Responsible to deliver and co-ordinate health and safety related trainings and awareness creation sessions for the employees located at all offices.   

• Vigilantly scrutinize health and safety risks of project areas and recommend/implement applicable measures.  

• Make sure that each staff member has good understanding of the safety and security SoPs and other policies.

• Closely work with the Logistics team at CO, monitor the vehicle management system and provide pertinent guide. 

• Conduct frequent supportive supervision visits on each regional project offices and provide guidance on implementation of safety and security SoPs and other policies. 

Qualification:          

MBA/BA degree or equivalent in safety and security management or any relevant field of study.

Experience:            

Minimum of eight years relevant experience preferably in security risk management, development and maintenance of health, safety & security procedures.  

NGO experience is a plus. 

Additional Requirements:

•    Reasonably good experience in safety and security risk assessment and management 
•    Previous NGO experience with a solid understanding of safety & Security 
•    Willingness to travel and work in remote and insecure areas during fieldwork
•    Very good analytical capacity, creativity and strong interpersonal communication skills  
•    Able to speak and write in English, speaking other local languages is also advantageous  
•    Excellent computer proficiency in Microsoft applications, social media, and CCTV systems. 
•    Recommendation letter from the most recent employer
 

Interested applicants should submit their updated CV, application letter (Please indicate duty station & position applied for in the subject line) including photocopies of all supporting documents to the address given below.

HR.Ethiopia@cartercenter.org

Or

Submit your applications in person at TCC-E Country Office, HR Unit

Addis Ababa

Bole sub city, Woreda 06, House No. New

Around Gerji Mebrat-Haile, a block away from Mulmul Bakery

+251 – 116 – 62 45 62 or +251 - 118 -69-95-37

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.