Safety and Security Officer

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion, or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.

Position: Safety and Security Officer

Job Grade: VI

Duty Station: CRS Ethiopia/Dire Dawa

Required number: 1

Employment term: Indefinite

Application deadline: July 27, 2024

Job Summary:

The Field Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of CRS staff, facilities, and assets. The Field Security officer coordinates with the Country Program’s Security Manager to provide technical leadership and oversight on all matters related to the health, security and safety of CRS personnel and assets. 

Roles and Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop, update, and maintain standard operational procedures (SOPs) and Contingency Plans for security operations within the Dire Dawa, Oromia, and Somali regions. 
• Develop and regularly update the Safety and Security Management Plan and tools in accordance with the nature of safety and security risks 
• Conduct on a regular basis, Security risk assessments and assist the Security manager in conducting training on SOPs, contingency plans, Security management, Incident reporting, Prevention and Response Mechanisms, and risk/threats analysis.
• Gather security information and regularly provide updates to the Security Manager and PDP manager.
• Ensure that SAT phones are always functional and used for the intended purpose only.
• Serve as the focal point with drivers during movement across the region.
• Establish and maintain effective liaison with local police, security forces, local partners, and other relevant Regional and Woreda organizations.
• Ensure compliance with Fire Safety standards and preparedness, including availability, placement, and adequacy of relevant equipment and signage in all warehouses within the Region
• Regularly conduct compliance with safety and security assessments across all warehouses in the region
  
   

Basic Qualifications 

• Degree and Above in Law, Management, Political Science, Peace & Security, Social Science, and related fields.
• Minimum of three years of experience in safety and security management, community engagement
• Completed formal security management training
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training
• Knowledge of the geography and culture of the Operational areas
• Previous experience in security management with NGOs

Certifications

• Certification in Security Management

Required Languages - Fluency in English and Amharic is required. The skill of the Afan Oromo Language is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong attention to detail with good organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized organizational codes of ethics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results oriented.
• Ability to prepare and present training materials .
• Ability to learn fast and adapt quickly to change.
 

Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel and Word) and mapping software.

 Travel – Must be willing and able to travel at least 30% 

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):  

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.  

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.
• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance. 

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance. 
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

How To Apply

If you are ready to take on this rewarding opportunity and make a difference in the lives of others, you may fill out the application form through this link:https://form.jotform.com/241993362355564 and attach your up-to-date CV on/before the application deadline of July 27, 2024. You will be contacted only if selected for a written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted. These job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only