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. For nearly 60 years, CRS has taken the lead in responding to natural and man-made disasters affecting Ethiopia's most vulnerable communities. Moving beyond emergency response, CRS' disaster mitigation and recovery projects in drought and flood-prone areas have rebuilt individual and community assets through non-food aid in the form of agriculture, livestock, health, nutrition, and water and sanitation assistance. CRS's humanitarian work in Ethiopia also provides livelihoods support to farmers and entrepreneurs, promotes equality and inclusion, and mitigates the impact of COVID-19.

As part of CRS family, you will join the more than 5000 strong and vibrant individuals working globally to accomplish the mission of CRS. CRS/Ethiopia invites you, the qualified candidate, to apply for the following position.

Job Title:                        Safety and Security Officer-Mekelle

Band:                              VI

Required number:        One

Department:                 Operations

Employment Term:      Indefinite Term

Reports To:                   Deputy Chief of Party II – Mekelle

Country/Location:       CRS Ethiopia/Mekelle

Job Summary:

The Safety and Security Officer (SSO) is responsible for advising on all matters relating to Mekelle Field Office Program security management. The SSO is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of CRS Field Project and operations staff, facilities, and assets in Tigray. The SSO, under the guidance of field office leadership, is required to ensure that program and project staff comply and adhere to CRS’ security management policies, procedures, and standards.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Update and maintain standard operational procedures (SOPs) and Contingency Plans for security operations within the Field Office Program.

• Maintains a system that monitors security reports for immediate field office program action as appropriate.

• Provide coordination and support in all areas of security capacity building including preparedness, training, orientation, learning, technical assistance, and advises on specific security situations.

• Conduct on a regularly basis, Security Risks assessments and update policies related to Field Office Program security level.

• Provide security trainings to project security focal points and all Field Office and project staff.

• Ensure security is part of new staff induction and all visitors traveling receive security briefings.

• Assist Field Office Management in gathering and analysis of security information.

• Inform the Field Office Management of any potential threats for staff, CRS properties and assets.

• Gather and analyze security information and forward to the Field Office leadership with recommendations as appropriate.

• Ensure all trips and movement are conducted in line with CRS Safety and Security Standards. Including creating and maintain an effective system for tracking all CRS travel and movement.

• Establish and maintain effective liaison with local police, security forces, UN, INGOs and other relevant local organizations.

• Ensure integrity and functionality of all Safety, Security and Communications items including facilities.

• Monitor security guards’ deployment and maintenance of access control procedures in office and warehouses.

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.  

• Integrity

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Builds Relationships

• Develops Talent

• Strategic Mindset

• Accountability & Stewardship

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in related field of studies.

• Minimum of four years of experience in safety and security profession. Experiences in INGOs is highly considered, preferably with experience in developing and implementing security management systems at an INGO.

• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

• Strong customer service and effective communication skills (good listener, positive, supportive, clear, constructive, and accessible) both written and verbal.

• Excellent Knowledge of MS Office package (Excel and Word) and mapping software.

 Required Languages - English, and local language is as an added advantage.   

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 20%. 

Personal Skills

• Strong attention to detail with good organizational, time management and prioritization skills.

• Risk assessment and management skill.

• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized organizational codes of ethics

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented, and results oriented.

• Ability to prepare training materials and to present training materials.

• Ability to learn fast and adapt quickly to change.

• Team builder.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Training in Security Management 

How to Apply

You should fill the application form through this link: You should fill the application form through THIS LINK and attach your up-to-date CV on / before the application deadline July 3, 2023. You will be contacted only if selected for written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted. These job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only.

CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. 

** Qualified women & persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply**

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer