Safety and Security Intern at Save the Children

ROLE PURPOSE: 

• He/ She will provide coordination support on the safety and Security under the guidance of the Operations Coordinator.  
• Reports to: Operations Coordinator.  

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Liaise with Admin Team for visitor’s tracker and ensure all visitors are booked for security briefing either prior to their travel or within 24 hours upon arrival. 
• Support the Operation Coordinator in compiling routine security reports and ensure relevant databases are accurately updated at all times.
• Assist in compiling daily security information to facilitate monthly reporting and decision-making process.
• Assist in planning and preparation of field visit support.
• Update and maintain an up-to-date security/communication tree and conduct monthly tests of the security/communication tree.
• Support staff in reporting incidents in Datix
• Support Operation Coordinator during Staff training
• Support in the emergency and contingency planning documentation.
• Support the Operations Coordinator to ensure that security management in emergency response procedures are appropriately documented and shared to all staff.
• Provide back-up support to the Operations Coordinator in emergency response
• Provide feedback to field staff in response to security-related inquiries; raise inquiries with Operations Coordinator where technical support is required
• Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment and practices for regulatory compliance
• Perform any other related tasks as may be assigned.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (Our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling SCI’s values.
• Holds the partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for SCI, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
• Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency.
• Commitment to Save the Children Values.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Criminology and security studies or other related fields 
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation 
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures 
• Strong results orientation and commitment 
• Ability to use excel, word and outlook 
• Should possess strong work ethics 
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written 
• Commitment to Save the Children values