Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization that is dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Established with a mission to address complex development challenges, FHI 360 employs a diverse team of experts across various fields including health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, and technology. This unique mix of capabilities allows the organization to effectively tackle interrelated development issues. FHI 360 operates in more than 70 countries, including all 50 U.S. states and U.S. territories, showcasing its extensive reach and commitment to global humanitarian efforts. The organization is currently focused on responding to the humanitarian emergency in Northern Ethiopia, implementing integrated health, nutrition, WASH, and Protection projects to meet the critical needs of conflict-affected populations. FHI 360 aims to expand its efforts to the Somali Region in Eastern Ethiopia to address the immediate needs of drought-affected communities, collaborating with local organizations such as Pastoralist Concern (PC).
Job Overview:
The Safety and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security Assistant position within FHI 360’s Crisis Response Department is crucial for managing humanitarian activities at the field level. The role primarily involves supporting the Safety and Security Manager in overseeing programmatic aspects of the response. The incumbent will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of all program staff and activities conducted from the field office. This includes leading the preparation of task-based risk assessments, establishing and maintaining relationships with local security agencies, and acting as a liaison between senior security professionals and community services. The Safety and Security Assistant will also be responsible for maintaining communication with authorities and international institutions regarding security matters, and will serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team addressing non-routine security issues such as evacuations and medical emergencies. The position requires a proactive approach to evaluating security measures and ensuring the availability of emergency resources, as well as conducting routine security surveys and inspections of facilities. The role is essential for fostering a culture of security within the organization and ensuring that all staff members are informed about security matters affecting their safety.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Safety and Security Assistant will have a comprehensive set of duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to: leading the preparation of task-based risk assessments; establishing and maintaining close relations with host community security agencies; acting as a liaison between senior security professionals and community services; maintaining dialogue with authorities and international institutions regarding security; serving as a member of an interdisciplinary team on non-routine security matters; supporting the evaluation of air, land, and evacuation routes; ensuring the availability of emergency communications systems; managing and supervising all FHI 360 guards; conducting routine security surveys of office and residential areas; conducting physical security inspections of facilities; ensuring that staff members are informed on security matters; investigating and preparing reports on incidents; implementing policies and procedures for crisis situations; and assisting in creating a security culture within the organization.
Required Qualifications:
The desired qualifications for the Safety and Security Assistant position include an Associate Degree or its international equivalent in fields such as security management, information management, business administration, political/social science, or international relations with a focus on security management. Candidates should have 0-2 years of progressively responsible experience in investigation, military, police, or security management, preferably in a police or military context. Previous experience in a similar role with another organization is preferred. Candidates must demonstrate fluency in the local language (Amharic) and possess excellent English language skills. A good knowledge of the local context and an unbiased analytical approach are also essential.
Educational Background:
Candidates for the Safety and Security Assistant position are required to have an Associate Degree or its international equivalent. Relevant fields of study include security management, information management, business administration, political or social science, or international relations with a focus on security management. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of security management in humanitarian contexts.
Experience:
The position requires candidates to have 0-2 years of progressive and responsible experience in fields related to investigation, military, police, or security management. Experience in a similar role with another organization is preferred, indicating that candidates should have some familiarity with the responsibilities and challenges associated with security management in humanitarian settings.
Languages:
Fluency in the local language, Amharic, is mandatory for this position, along with excellent proficiency in English. This bilingual requirement is essential for effective communication within the local context and with international stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The Safety and Security Assistant position involves travel requirements of approximately 50% throughout the region. The job posting emphasizes that it summarizes the main duties of the role and does not prescribe or restrict the exact tasks assigned. FHI 360 is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, ensuring that employment practices do not discriminate based on various characteristics. The organization is also dedicated to safeguarding against abuse, exploitation, and harassment in its work environments and programs. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record, and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) to ensure transparency in recruitment processes.
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization that is dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Established with a mission to address complex development challenges, FHI 360 employs a diverse team of experts across various fields including health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, and technology. This unique mix of capabilities allows the organization to effectively tackle interrelated development issues. FHI 360 operates in more than 70 countries, including all 50 U.S. states and U.S. territories, showcasing its extensive reach and commitment to global humanitarian efforts. The organization is currently focused on responding to the humanitarian emergency in Northern Ethiopia, implementing integrated health, nutrition, WASH, and Protection projects to meet the critical needs of conflict-affected populations. FHI 360 aims to expand its efforts to the Somali Region in Eastern Ethiopia to address the immediate needs of drought-affected communities, collaborating with local organizations such as Pastoralist Concern (PC).
Job Overview:
The Safety and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security Assistant position within FHI 360’s Crisis Response Department is crucial for managing humanitarian activities at the field level. The role primarily involves supporting the Safety and Security Manager in overseeing programmatic aspects of the response. The incumbent will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of all program staff and activities conducted from the field office. This includes leading the preparation of task-based risk assessments, establishing and maintaining relationships with local security agencies, and acting as a liaison between senior security professionals and community services. The Safety and Security Assistant will also be responsible for maintaining communication with authorities and international institutions regarding security matters, and will serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team addressing non-routine security issues such as evacuations and medical emergencies. The position requires a proactive approach to evaluating security measures and ensuring the availability of emergency resources, as well as conducting routine security surveys and inspections of facilities. The role is essential for fostering a culture of security within the organization and ensuring that all staff members are informed about security matters affecting their safety.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Safety and Security Assistant will have a comprehensive set of duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to: leading the preparation of task-based risk assessments; establishing and maintaining close relations with host community security agencies; acting as a liaison between senior security professionals and community services; maintaining dialogue with authorities and international institutions regarding security; serving as a member of an interdisciplinary team on non-routine security matters; supporting the evaluation of air, land, and evacuation routes; ensuring the availability of emergency communications systems; managing and supervising all FHI 360 guards; conducting routine security surveys of office and residential areas; conducting physical security inspections of facilities; ensuring that staff members are informed on security matters; investigating and preparing reports on incidents; implementing policies and procedures for crisis situations; and assisting in creating a security culture within the organization.
Required Qualifications:
The desired qualifications for the Safety and Security Assistant position include an Associate Degree or its international equivalent in fields such as security management, information management, business administration, political/social science, or international relations with a focus on security management. Candidates should have 0-2 years of progressively responsible experience in investigation, military, police, or security management, preferably in a police or military context. Previous experience in a similar role with another organization is preferred. Candidates must demonstrate fluency in the local language (Amharic) and possess excellent English language skills. A good knowledge of the local context and an unbiased analytical approach are also essential.
Educational Background:
Candidates for the Safety and Security Assistant position are required to have an Associate Degree or its international equivalent. Relevant fields of study include security management, information management, business administration, political or social science, or international relations with a focus on security management. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of security management in humanitarian contexts.
Experience:
The position requires candidates to have 0-2 years of progressive and responsible experience in fields related to investigation, military, police, or security management. Experience in a similar role with another organization is preferred, indicating that candidates should have some familiarity with the responsibilities and challenges associated with security management in humanitarian settings.
Languages:
Fluency in the local language, Amharic, is mandatory for this position, along with excellent proficiency in English. This bilingual requirement is essential for effective communication within the local context and with international stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The Safety and Security Assistant position involves travel requirements of approximately 50% throughout the region. The job posting emphasizes that it summarizes the main duties of the role and does not prescribe or restrict the exact tasks assigned. FHI 360 is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, ensuring that employment practices do not discriminate based on various characteristics. The organization is also dedicated to safeguarding against abuse, exploitation, and harassment in its work environments and programs. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record, and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) to ensure transparency in recruitment processes.
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