Safety and Security Coordinator (PAP)

The Opportunity

TITLE: Safety and Security Coordinator

LOCATION: Port au Prince, Haiti with regular travels to field sites

CONTRACT DURATION: National – Open Ended

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Safety and Security Coordinator supports the Haiti CO Program in context of development and humanitarian by providing tactical and operational security management support to staff and partner organizations. The incumbent of the role will be responsible to assure adequate security risk management across the country program through:

1. Timely, accurate, consultative and situation analysis of the prevailing security situation.
2. Ensuring effective safety & security management practices across the country program in line with SCI Safety & Security Essential Standards.
3. Advise the CO S&S Manager and Country Director of any immediate changes in security context which may affect programming ability and/or delivery.
4. Assessment of partner organization’s safety & security management capacity and supporting them while building their capacity and extending security advice, as required, to the partner organizations as per SCI Partnership Security Management Framework.
5. Liaise and maintain a good and strong relationship with key stakeholders, including UN/UNDSS, INGOs, and Government Authorities, etc.

While on assignment, the post holder will play a key role in the capacity building of Safety & Security Focal Points.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate degree or equivalent in Security Management or related field.
• Security Management Certifications from accredited institution.
• Understands the complexity and values of non-profit organizations and “Do No Harm” principles.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 3-5 years INGO Security Management Experience.
• Formal security qualification or advanced security management training
• Understanding of current humanitarian safety and security practices and issues affecting aid work globally.
• Experience of remote security management and working with local partners to build their capacity on security management.
• Proven track record as a safety and security trainer.
• Experience in Security Risk Assessment.
• Experience in Crisis Incident Management.
• Proven experience implementing and sustaining compliance with a security management system, preferably in a conflict environment.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, establish professional networks, and coordinate with local and country authorities, donors, International Organisations and local NGOs.
• Good technological skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet).
• Fluent in written and spoken French, Creole and English.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only. It also intervenes during humanitarian crises.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.