Position: Security Manager

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Addis Abeba - Ethiopia

Posted date: 2 days ago

Deadline: November, 07/2024 (18 days left)

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Security Manager for a recently awarded 5-year USAID supply chain and pharmaceutical management project in Ethiopia. The purpose is to provide comprehensive technical assistance to strengthen the health supply chain and pharmaceutical services in select geographic areas in Ethiopia, both of which are cornerstones to achieving critical life-saving priorities.

MSH is a mission-driven, global nonprofit advisory organization that provides governments, health organizations, and the private sector with the strategies, tools, and management support to deliver high-functioning health systems effectively and efficiently. For more than 50 years, we have focused on the people at the heart of the health system - from health ministries to communities, private sector to civil society - in each environment in which we work, serving as trusted advisors to make foundational changes that support the whole health system. Working shoulder-to-shoulder with countries and communities, MSH helps to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by building strong, resilient, sustainable health systems.

The Security Officer will work in close collaboration with the Project Directors and staff to ensure staff and property are safe. The Security Officer will direct the implementation and monitoring of an effective strategy to mitigate risk, maintain continuity of operations, and provide for the safety and security of all employees. They will be responsible for implementing policies and standards affecting the safety and security of staff members, facilities and assets, and program activities. The Security Officer will ensure security protocols and mechanisms are in place to address country programs’ unique security challenges. They will provide technical support in developing and maintaining country programs’ context-specific field security plans.

Job Requirement

Education:

• Master’s degree in International Relations, International Development, Criminal Justice, Security Administration, or a related area

Experience:

• Minimum of 9 years implementing security programs and a strong knowledge of security management in complex environments

• Some familiarity with USAID and other donor agencies' policies and procedures

• Experience using relevant technology and equipment

• Experience working in conflict and post-conflict settings

• Comprehensive understanding of security issues in Ethiopia

• Demonstrated understanding of complex emergencies, related security concerns, and appropriate responses to such emergencies

• Experience in reporting and emergency response planning

• Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedures

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office

• Exceptional communication skills for explaining complex security concerns, policies, protocols, and procedures to senior management, employees, consultants, and volunteers and consistently applying them at all levels

• Written and spoken fluency in English and local language desired

• Willingness to travel to post-conflict and high-risk environments as required

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be physically fit

• Must have good knowledge of local security environments, threats, and hazards

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Must be proactive and able to work as part of a diverse team

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