Safety and Security Advisor, Ukraine (National or International)

Mission

Geneva Call is a neutral and impartial non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting respect for international humanitarian norms in armed conflict and other situations of violence. Geneva Call’s mission is to ensure that armed groups and de facto authorities (AGDA) respect International Humanitarian Law and basic humanitarian principles in the areas where they fight or they control.

Geneva Call consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. Geneva Call is an inclusive working environment for all its staff. Applications are particularly encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

In Ukraine, Geneva Call has launched a multiyear program to answer to the current situation aiming in the short term to build IHL knowledge among all parties involved in the conflict; and over the middle-long term to leverage policy development and enforcement of norms related to the protection of civilians and public infrastructure and negotiating humanitarian access. Overall, Geneva Call aims to develop humanitarian engagement with armed parties and communities as a means to create space for dialogue on the protection of civilians. Geneva Call works in the whole territory of Ukraine.

Role

The purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive safety and security support for the Geneva Call office(s) and staff in Ukraine. This entails the consistent development and review of internal standard operating procedures (SOPs), delivering training, and maintaining the security infrastructure to ensure the well-being of the staff.

Core responsibilities

Implementation Support

·Development, review, and update of internal SOPs to ensure they are in line with Geneva Call’s regulations and the changing dynamics on the ground.

· Facilitate the implementation of SOPs and provide regular updates and improvements based on the evolving operational context and feedback from the staff.

·Liaise with the program teams and other stakeholders to ensure that SOPs are understood, adhered to, and effectively put into practice

Advisory Services

·Conduct regular site assessments to evaluate the safety and security measures in place and provide constructive recommendations.

· Monitor and analyze security situations in real-time, providing updates on potential threats and suggested precautions.

· Compile and submit detailed security reports to higher management, maintaining utmost data confidentiality and accuracy.

·Support context analysis requirements, which includes the situation reports (sitreps), stakeholder mappings, and other essential operational and programmatic analytical functions.

Training and Capacity Building

·Design and deliver safety and security training programs for existing staff, promoting a culture of security awareness and preparedness.

· Identify training needs and formulate strategies for individual and group capacity building.

·Provide on-going mentorship and support to staff, building a resilient team capable of managing security threats and emergencies

Organizational Liaison

·Collaborate with other departments and liaise with local safety and security stakeholders to ensure maximum security efficacy.

·Attend inter-agency security meetings, representing Geneva Call and staying updated on prevalent security issues.

·Manage the security budget, ensuring efficient allocation and usage of resources.

Security Crisis Management

·Adapt Geneva Call crisis management protocols to the local situation.

·Act as a key member of the Crisis Management Team so that safety policies and procedures are implemented.

·Any other tasks requested by the Country Director limited to the scope of the position

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role, with strong preference for those with field experience in Ukraine.
• Comprehensive understanding of the humanitarian context in Ukraine.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in English and preferably Ukrainian.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective and realistic SOPs, plans, and strategies.
• Demonstrable training and capacity-building skills.
• Ability to conduct and produce high-quality safety risk assessments (SRAs)
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systems

Personal skills

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment. Developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
• Strong communications skills (both written and verbal) at a level appropriate for high level external representation and ability to tailor communications to different audiences.
• Interpersonal skills with experience of negotiation with weapon bearers and other stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.

Performance management

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the GC Performance Management. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:

• The Job Description
• The individual Work- and Professional Development Plan
• The Competency Framework

Conflict of interest

Any candidate affiliated to, or openly supporting, one or more interest groups opposed to the Foundation’s principles and values, or whose previous position could engender safety issues for co-workers at Appel de Genève / Geneva Call, will be excluded from this selection process.

Conditions

• Position : Safety and Security Advisor
• Type of Contract: Fixed term contract (International or National position)
• Activity rate: 100%, full-time position
• Work place: Kiev, Ukraine
• Preferred start date: 20 October 2023