About CVT:
The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to providing trauma rehabilitative services to survivors of gross human rights abuses, including torture, and works toward a future in which gross human rights violations cease to exist and victims have hope for a new life. We are headquartered in Minnesota, USA with offices in Africa and the Middle East. We work locally, nationally, and internationally through programs that provide trauma rehabilitative services, conduct technical assistance and capacity building to human rights activists, civil society organizations, and local service providers around the world who can prevent and treat gross human rights abuses, and advocate for human rights and an end to gross human rights violations.
General Description of Role
The Risk and Safety Specialist (RSS), based in, Ethiopia will report directly to the Zonal Manager (ZM). The RSS will play a key role in planning and implementation of all security policies and practices for CVT locations in the Amhara region. The responsibilities encompass a range of issues including, but not limited to, physical safety, security, and well-being of CVT Dabat Amhara staff, clients, contracted workers, and visitors; as well as safeguarding of psychical, financial, intellectual, and reputational assets under CVT’s control. This position will play a key role in the CVT security management team and advise the team regarding physical security threats and risk and the mitigation options to ensure the appropriate level of protection.
Main Responsibilities
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Risk Management Coordination
Security Communication Management
Incident Response
Others:
Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk and climb stairs; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and carry heavy supplies. This position requires car travel up to 2 hours per one-way journey.
Travel: Regular travel to locations within Amhara region, depending on project development and security conditions.
Terms of Employment: Initial contract through August 31, 2023 (60 business days of probationary period) and with a possibility of continuation thereafter depending on the funding availability.
Supervisor: Program Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Supervisor (Administrative): Zonal Manager
Supervisor (Technical): Risk and Safety Manager
Department: Administration
Qualifications