About Us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart. Christian Aid in Ethiopia has three strategic priority areas. These are climate justice, Economic justice, humanitarian/resilience and addressing Gender and social inclusion as a cross cutting priority.      

Role Purpose

The main purpose of this role is to provide in country security cover and assessments for the staff, the programme and the offices in Ethiopia. This will be done by applying Christian Aid’s security protocols, in country assessments, contacts with the local security community, the UN and HINGO and other appropriate sources. He/she will deploy advanced security intelligence across the Country with the support of the country team and field program coordinators to ensure that all Christian Aid Ethiopia staff, assets, and partners are safe and have little or no possible exposures to security vulnerabilities. This role will be based in Addis Ababa and reports to the Country Director. 

About you

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate who have a skill/experience on maintaining a high standard of security for all the office locations, the staff whilst working with the various security networks. Educated Degree in social sciences, Business administration or related field with at 3 years in security and safety management/logistics in an international NGO

Role Context

The role fits within the International Department and specifically within the Ethiopia country programme. The individual is responsible for ensuring that the Country Director is up to date on all security issues pertaining to the programme and country. He/she will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of security for all the office locations, the staff whilst working with the various security networks. He /she will ensure that the guards and drivers are proficient and trained in their respective role and duties. Monitoring and supporting Programmatic work ensuring all staff and volunteers operate within Christian Aid’s Security protocols

Key outcomes

• Strong and diverse information network (local, UN, HINGO etc) established from which reliable and up to date information on security may be obtained and applied by the team.
• Sound cultural and situational advice, especially to the Country Director and other staff within the country team.
• As delegated by the Country Director, ensure the security and crisis management plans are regularly reviewed and up to date and, providing security briefings prior and on arrival in country to visitors.
• All Christian Aid staff – programme, office, drivers and guards are regularly trained on security and communications procedures.
• Field security assessments carried out and provided to the Country Director as required prior to submission of travel requests. Thereafter provide security support and presence during field trips.
• Ensure that all the Security guards and drivers in all Christian Aid offices in Nigeria receive high level technical support from the Security Officers and are well trained. In addition, ensure that all Christian Aid locations, vehicles, communication & security equipment’s are checked and maintained accordingly.
• Support the Country Director with adjusting the country programme security architecture when necessary.
• Represent the Country Director in high level security meetings/engagements
• Regularly up-date and communication with Corporate Security Manager.

Relationships

External Networking closely with other agencies covering security; with partners and visitors.

Internal Line managed and reports to the Country Director and matrix managed by the Corporate Security Manager. Works closely with the whole Team - programme and Administration Officers within the clearly defined responsibilities approved by his/her supervisor. Responsible in Line managing the guards and drivers.

Decision Making: Budgetary/savings responsibility 

• This will be in Line with programmatic work, there will be a budget for security and safety equipment and training
• Carry out all assignments by following policy and procedures established in office and other relevant Christian Aid policies and procedures. Spending authority is only with prior approval from supervisor. 
• Security networking and alliance building skills.
• Daily/Weekly updates (depending on severity of security issues) to Country Director on security situation covering country security developments during the previous day/seven days and making recommendations as appropriate.
• Immediate reporting to Country Director on security issues or incidents affecting Christian Aid operations or involving staff, premises and assets whilst making recommendations taking proactive measures.
• Monthly reporting to Country Director on security situation in overall country context related to the previous month.
• Monthly calls with the Corporate Security Manager to update on the situation and be provided with guidance and advice.
• Be able to make critical security decisions/response during or after incidents.

Competency questions

As part of your application, you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

Build Partnership

• Tell us about a time when you had to establish and maintain relationships with a wide range of contacts and networks based on mutual rapport and respect
• What was the context? Why did you need to establish the new relationships and why was your attitude to this important?
• What was your task? What outcomes were being sought?
• What actions did you take? How did you take them?

Communicate Effectively

• Give us an example of a time when you communicated something complex in a way that could be easily understood by others
• What was the situation?
• What did you need to communicate effectively?
• How did you make sure the message was understood by others?
• What was the impact? How did you know you were successful?

Deliver Result

• Tell us about a time when you planned, prioritised and monitored your own work to meet the team’s objectives to the standards required
• What was your context?
• What was your task/responsibility?
• How did you make your plan? What actions did you take?
• What was the impact of your actions? Were you successful? How did you know? 

Fixed Term: 6 months (with possibility of extension)

Availability:  Immediate

Job Requirements

Analytical Skill:

• Able to carry out risk assessment and apply solutions to migrate against in country threats both to staff and the field programme
• Monitoring and reviewing security protocols for all Christian Aid offices and taking action to address or improve them on a regular basis.
• Incident reporting and analysis.

Job Requirements

• Applied skills/knowledge and expertise

Essential

• Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in security and safety management/logistics in an international NGO.
• Field based experience in complex and insecure settings or relevant security overseas position
• Field based experience in complex and insecure settings or relevant security overseas position
• Sound understanding of Nigerian social and political context and its impact on security; well informed and knowledgeable about global security trends and issues
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
• Excellent analytical skills
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with relevant internal and external stakeholders, with sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Experience of people management

How to Apply

To apply for the post, please go to the following site: click here

Further information

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.