Safety and Security Advisor – SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia
Security
SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia
SOS Children's Villages is the largest non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational charitable child welfare organisation in the world. Its mission is to build families for children in need, help them shape their own futures and share in the development of their communities. The first SOS Children's Village was founded by Hermann Gmeiner in 1949 in Imst, Austria. He was committed to helping children in need,children who had lost their homes, their security and their families as a result of the Second World War. With the support of many donors and co-workers, the organisation has grown to help children all over the world.
Currently, SOS Children's Villages offers an effective alternative foster care through its services in the Alternative Child Care and Family & Community Development Programme Units in 134 countries and territories around the world. It also supports educational programmes and medical centres and it is active in the field of child protection and child rights.
SOS Children's Villages started to work in Ethiopia in 1974 with the opening of the first SOS Children's Village in Mekelle. Currently, we are operating in Ethiopia in six regions namely Harari, Tigray, Amhara, Sidama, Somali and Oromia. In addition, we operate in two city administrations: Addis Ababa & Dire Dawa. SOS Children’s Villages Programme work towards its vision of a world where, “every child belongs to a family and grows with love, respect and security”. For the past 44 years, we have been working to build families for children in need, help them shape their own future and share in the development of their communities. Everything we do is based on the best interest of the child. We help vulnerable families care for their children, and we work to prevent the breakdown of parental care. When children lose their own parental care, we provide quality alternative care. We support young people in their efforts to become independent adults and succeed in life.
Who we are
SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. The organization started its humanitarian work with the opening of its first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. The organization has been providing life-saving provisions such as food, water and health services for a very significant number of children devastated by severe drought and the subsequent famine.
Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia aspires that every child grows up with love, respect and security.
Why we need you?
We are looking for a qualified Safety and Security Advisor, who will responsible in adhering the safety and security policies and protocols. Guiding International Security Policy and Standards for all SOS Children Villages in Ethiopia,advice, support, instruct and trains to all Program Locations on security and safety issues and will work closely with the technical security appointments within the country. In addition, collaborate with external security bodies like the UNDSS and security focal persons within peer organizations.
What we provide…
An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career!
Your role….
While working with us as Safety and Security Advisor, you will
Report to: National Director
Tasks and Responsibilities
Lead People
- Provide matrix leadership and develop a network of location security focal points.
- Serve as ultimate accountable for guard force performance.
- Ensure adequate communication on security issues across the program locations.
- Provide advice and respond to training needs to develop staff safety and security competencies.
Protect the Organization
- Train and lead location for focal safety and security team on their security Plans
- Develop and manage national-level plans including the travel safety plan.
- Providing reports to National Management Team, provide operational input on plans and other matters under consideration of the leadership.
- Lead the development and review of security plans and procedures including contingency and crisis response plans for the National member.
- Monitor the reporting and data gathering of security incidents and generate analysis/reports on security trends.
- Communicate with stakeholders on key security developments and update plans.
- Dealing with diverse demands and pressure from different parts of the organization to often tight policies and procedures: Program locations, Regional Office and International Office as well as key stakeholders
Manage Empowering Relationships
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key external stakeholders inside and outside of the organization.
Develop and Innovate
- Ensure professional development and continuous awareness of developments in the security profession.
- Seek to apply learning and other innovation to safety and security program.
SAFEGUARDING(CHILD AND YOUTH, ADULT AND ASSET)
- Conduct themselves per the Code of Conduct, Safeguarding and Local/Country Policies and Procedures;
- Be vigilant about any possible form of abuse/harm, neglect, harassment, or exploitation against, children, youth and adults in personal and professional lives;
- Report any safeguarding incident or concern within 24 hours to the Incident Management Team, focal person or concerned party through the defined channels for reporting the allegation
- Responsible for taking part in awareness-raising sessions and capacity-building training in relation to safeguarding to prevent and protect children, young people, programme participants and co-workers from all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence, discrimination and harassment;
Job Requirements
Up for the challenge…
Then check out our criteria’s:
The must haves:
Education
- Security training or any other relevant bachelor’s degree
Experiences
- 2 years of relevant experience within in Humanitarian International Organizations
- Security skills developed in formal government experience including in the military, police, or a related discipline.
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Good analytical and organizational skills
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Positive working attitude and ability to work under high pressure.
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Pro-active and self-motivated to learn and acquire additional competences needed for the job.
- Prior experience in a military, police or other similar organization
Lead Competencies
- Role Model: Act as a role model for the organization, living our values and inspiring and learning from others
- Collaboration: Remove barriers to participation, share decision making and build partnerships
- Strategic Thinking: Live the values and mission, setting realistic goals and translating them into actionable plans
Core competency
- Kindness: Act with empathy towards everyone he/she works with.
- Continuous Learning: Make an effort to learn, understand and grow as a person, admitting your own mistakes.
- Initiative: speak up when things are not right, do not hesitate to act, and adapt to change when necessary.
- Results Orientation: look for solutions and focus on desired results.
