The purpose of the position of Safety & Security Officer with CARE International in Ethiopia will be to provide expertise, knowledge, and specialist support to the CARE Ethiopia CO/programs to minimize risks to personnel, assets, and program resources, while fostering best practices in respect to safety and security. Under the direct supervision of the Safety and Security Manager and the overall guidance/oversight of the Senior Advisor, Operations and Access, the Safety and Security Office will undertake the following:

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Job Responsibility 1: Safety and Security Management

• The incumbent (s) reports to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM).

• Manage the security operations and resource centre, making sure all aspects of the Ops centre are running smoothly.

• Work in shifts (including some weekends) as a part of a team monitoring the CARE Ethiopia operational environment and carry out real time travel and staff tracking and follow up.

• Carry out information gathering and verification to disseminate important and accurate real time updates relevant to CARE staff and operations.

• Support the Safety and Security Manager and Senior Operations and Access Advisor on the management of any incidents/crises.

• Report safety and security incidents affecting all CARE staff and assets to SSM and SOAA in a timely manner

• Establish networking with diverse stakeholders including program staff, the police, and peer organizations in the duty station.

• Attend NGOs and UN local security forums on behalf of the SSM and SOAA

• Support drafting, editing, and distribution of routine weekly/monthly security updates.

• Promote the completion of CARE Academy Safety and Security Modules by all CARE Ethiopia staff.

• Assist in delivering fire safety, and staff readiness training to all staff.

• Support the implementation and maintenance of CARE safety and security policies and standards.

• Promote the development of a security culture among staff

• Monitor staff compliance to safety and security policies/procedures and report breaches to the SSM/SOAA.

Job Responsibility 2: Context Monitoring and Updating SSRAs and SSMPs

• Support the SSM in continually monitoring and assessing the context and evolving situations to determine the extent of risk and vulnerability of CARE Ethiopia Field office personnel and resources in all of CARE operational areas.

• Support the SSM/SOAA in updating field and CO Safety and Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) whenever changes in the situation or circumstances occur.

• Prepare and arrange individual security briefings for all visitors and new staff to CARE Ethiopia.

• Support the maintenance of the CARE Ethiopia Safety and Security Management Plans (SSMPs) and support adherence to procedures and plans.

• Update emergency communication TREE and undertake periodic testing or as required by the situation.

• Maintain the country office SMS blaster system.

• Update & review CARE contingency plans on a quarterly basis as guided by the SSM

• Undertake periodic visits to field offices and provide close security support

• Perform regular checks to ensure that all safety and security related equipment such as first aid kits and fire extinguishers are located appropriately in all CARE Ethiopia offices and vehicles meet standards.

Job Responsibility 3: Administrative Responsibilities

• Undertake all office administrative tasks

• Maintain routine and confidential correspondence files/documents related to safety & security.

• Support all staff with security clearance processing

• Monitor and track staff movement in the field offices and provide daily status reports

• Support the procurement of equipment related to safety & security upgrades

• Maintain proper records of security equipment/assets

• Work closely with admin staff of other departments such as procurement, finance, I.C.T and other program support staff.

• Undertake any other administrative tasks as directed by the line manager

Job Requirements

•  Bachelor’s degree or above in a relevant field

•  Relevant diploma in police academy/military, and/or other related social sciences fields

•  Special security certifications/training (preferrable)

Experience

• 2 to 4 years of related experience in the security management industry

• Previous experience with local NGOs/INGOs/UN (desired)

• Strong background and related professional experience in safety, security and emergency preparedness, logistics and planning with an INGO or similar organization (desired)

• Competencies and Skills

• Proficiency in English languages

• Good computer skills (word processing, excel and PowerPoint presentations).

• Excellent organizational and coordination skills (required)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Should be conversant with the use of emergency communication equipment such as satellite phones and VHF/HF radios.

How to Apply

If you are interested to be part of our dynamic team, exciting work environment and contribute to CARE Ethiopia’s mission and vision, please send your CV (not more than 3 pages) and cover letter (not more than one page) through THIS LINK

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Passionate and dedicated candidates who meet the requirement are strongly encouraged to apply, especially women!

CARE seeks to improve the lives of the most marginalized, particularly women and girls. Our diversity is our strength. We encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

CARE Ethiopia is committed to preventing all unwanted behavior at work. This includes sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse. We expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment by understanding and working within the CARE Safeguarding Policy and related framework. CARE Ethiopia has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners.

CARE Ethiopia reserves the right to seek information from job applicants’ current and/or previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer.

By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that s/he has no objection to CARE Ethiopia requesting the information specified above. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks