ROLE PURPOSE:
Under the direct supervision of the Area Manager (AM), the Safety and Security Officer will support efforts to mitigate risks to the safety and security of personnel, assets, and volunteers across all operational areas. The role ensures that safety and security management systems are effectively followed.
The Safety and Security Officer will also maintain strong communication and collaboration with the Country Office Safety and Security Department, aligning the area office's security practices with the broader organizational framework to ensure a cohesive and consistent approach to safety across all operations.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 2 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have some contact with or access to children or young people.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Area Manager
Dotted Line: Safety and Security Coordinator (SSC)
Staff reporting to this post: Security Guards and Safety and Security Volunteers
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Security Management and Systems
- Engage AO management and staff at all levels to facilitate the adoption and compliance with the Save the Children’s Safety and Security Policy and Standards
- Undertake Security Risk Assessments as per AM request.
- Assist the AM in providing safety & security management advice, guidance and support to the AO.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to AO in implementing action plans based on Safety & Security Manager assessments and recommendations
- Lead efforts to identify and map safe havens across implementation areas, safeguarding both staff and beneficiaries
- Promote the concept that safety and security is an integral element of programme design and operations and should be amongst the first planning considerations
- Facilitate effective communication and operations for DRR coordination while actively representing the organization in Regional Tension Taskforce meetings.
- Follow up on all administrative issues related to the safety and security team.
Field Support
- Ensure close coordination with the program managers, coordinator and focal points which is essential for the safe and efficient delivery of aid
- Maintain a continuous field presence and take the lead in ensuring distribution activities in collective shelters, centres or any relevant SCI perimeter are carried out with the needed SS measures and recommendations
- Track daily missions and movements of AO staff
- Ensure and regularly reassess that vehicles, premises and equipment are compliant with safety and security standards
- Work with relevant logistics staff, programme managers and transport staff to ensure that regulations for travel in the field are implemented in a systematic and timely fashion.
Communication and Reporting
- Report to Area Manager, Safter & Security Coordinator /Director of Access, Safety and Liaison and assist in managing safety and security incidents
- Report on safety and security at weekly meetings, and provide updates and information, verbally and in writing
- Ensure that communication systems are adequate and maintained and provide training to staff on the use of such equipment and communications protocols in conjunction with the Logistics Coordinator.
- Disseminating and implementing the AO Safety & Security Management policy and guidelines
Documentation
- Develop briefing materials and maps to orient new staff (both national and international) on the security situation in areas of operation, highlighting relevant threats and procedures specific to their work locations.
- Maintain and update a centralized filing system for all security-related documents (Weekly, By-weekly and Monthly SS Docs).
- Conduct ongoing threat assessments and prepare reports on the security status of offices, roads, accommodations, field sites, centers, and project areas.
Capacity Building and Training
- Assist and lead in coordination with SSC/HSSSM in building the capacity of the staff in terms of personal safety and security.
- In consultation with the SSC/HSSSM, conduct security training for all staff in safety and security related subjects ensuring that policy and guidelines are understood and are being adopted and implemented across the programme. Act as a team facilitator during the development of Area Security Management Plans.
General:
- Carry out any other work with regard to security of SC in the AO as decided by line manager
- Comply with and promote all Save the Children Global policies such as Child Safeguarding, Whistle blowing, Fraud, and Health and Safety.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor Degree in a related field or at least 3 years comparable related experience.
- Fluency in verbal and written English and Arabic.
EXPERIENCE
- 2 to 3 years of experience in non-profit organisations.
- Potential experience on SS Natural Disaster management it would be a plus.
- Advanced level of understanding of various communications technologies, including VHF and HF radio systems, satellite phones, cell phones, etc.
- Solid training skills and the ability to develop and implement successful training sessions.
- The ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment.
- Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and database/mapping systems.
- Ability to balance demands of beneficiary and security actors while maintaining appropriate contextual NGO security advice and coordination.
- Sound knowledge of humanitarian principles of impartiality and neutrality as outlined in the Humanitarian Charter and the International Red Cross Code of Conduct.
- Resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of security within the programme and ensuring the most effective support to line management.
- Effective coordination, and reporting skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks, and responsibilities.
- Strong communication, people management and interpersonal skills in English and Arabic (if possible), with experience in leading multicultural, values driven teams.
- Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments.
- Commitment to Save the Children global policies and values.
- Valid Driving Licence
Additional job responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities:
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Safeguarding our Staff:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy
Health and Safety:
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
