VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT VIS 002/2021
VIS-Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo is an International NGO based in Rome, Italy and accredited by Charities and Societies Agency of Ethiopia as a Foreign Charity Organization.
VIS Ethiopia is seeking a candidate for the post of Security Officer.
JOB TITLE: Security Officer
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DIVISION / DEPARTMENT / LOCATION: VIS Ethiopia |
JOB FAMILY: Programme support |
JOB PURPOSE: To provide safety and security support for the VIS Emergency Programme in Ethiopia This position is subject to project award and funding, through EU ECHO program. | |
REPORTING LINES: Post holder reports to: Emergency Coordinator Staff reporting to this post: To be determined
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BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: None
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CLOSING DATE: March 18,2021 | |
The Security Officer’s (SO) overall mission is to keep all project personnel and assets safe from harm. S/he has delegated responsibility for the day-to-day management and coordination of operational field security activities, provides continuous security and contextual information to the team and the head office in Addis Ababa, ensures compliance with humanitarian security policies and maintains liaison with the Regional and National UNDSS point person. This position will be based in the Mekelle office, with program activities expected to be carried out throughout Tigray Region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
The SO should understand, brief and regularly train all project staff on:
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SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:
Key Competencies
Essential
· University degree or Diploma in a security-related field is required.
· Minimum of five (5) years related work history is required.
· Minimum of three (2) years professional experience in security management for an organization preferably in the humanitarian sector.
· Experience working for an international organization or company.
· Proven understanding of security management protocols essential.
· Demonstrated ability to solve challenging and complicated security issues.
· Ability to develop in-depth understanding of and willingness to comply with all VIS security policies and procedures.
· Should have a proven and established network of contacts within the local security establishment in the country.
· Proficient at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. Prior experience using MS Access and web-based database applications.
· Ability to draw information from a broad range of sources and provide concise and timely analysis and recommendations
· Demonstrated ability to engage all team members as resources to manage security and contextual awareness in a manner that is proactive
· Must have the physical capacity to travel extensively on short notice to remote regions within Northern Ethiopia
· Written and spoken fluency in English.
· Fluency in one or more of the local languages used in Northern Ethiopia.
· Must be willing and able to work in Tigray Region.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
· Prior experience with INGO security management sector
· Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.