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Job Summary
The Sub Regional Security Officer (SRSO), under supervision of Regional Security Manager (RSM) is mainly responsible for assisting CARE Country Offices (COs) within the Horn of Africa sub-region (Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia) in the implementation of staff safety and security protocols and procedures. This will include, but not be limited to, promoting staff safety and security awareness, professional approaches, preparedness and management, in support of program implementation.
S/he will work in conjunction with Country Office Safety and Security (SS) Managers (SSM), Advisors (SSA), National Security Officers (NSO), Focal Points (SSFP) and Country Directors (CD) within their assigned sub-region in ensuring a consistently acceptable standard of risk management to minimize the likelihood and impact of potential threats. The Sub Regional Security Officer is subject to deployment to any location in Africa, including volatile locations, to assist in addressing security and safety concerns, assist in developing appropriate plans and/or provide technical assistance.
Duties and Tasks
1. Support to CO Safety and Security Staff - 25%
2. Procedures and Protocol - 20%
3. Critical Incidents - 10%
4. Communication & Reporting -25%
5. Safety and Security Logistics and Training - 10%
6. Perform any other assignment related to support to CO SS staff as required by the RSM -10%
Problem Solving
Qualifications
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree with specialist technical training in safety and security Education qualification may be relaxed for experienced candidates.
Desired: Specific safety and security training experience in risk management context. Qualification as a trainer in safety and security.
Experience
Required: 3 years’ experience in a similar role in safety and security and risk management.
Desired: Experience outside country of residence in safety and security context.
Technical Skills
Required: Safety and security management – information collection, investigations, analysis, assessments and reporting.
Desired: Specific NGO security training (eg. RedR Security Management or similar training).
Competencies
Language: For ECSARO Horn of Africa – Excellent in written and oral English. Desirable functional in French.
Computer: Basic knowledge and operation skill in word processor and internet connectivity
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CVs and a covering letter of interest in English to ecsarecruitment@care.org by April 30 2019. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Only candidates with the relevant work authorization will be considered.
CARE is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse
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