Catholic Relief Services - CRS Regional Safety and Security Risk Advisor, East and Southern Africa Regions Jobs in Ethiopia
Catholic Relief Services - CRS Regional Safety and Security Risk Advisor, East and Southern Africa Regions Jobs in Ethiopia
Job ResponsibilitiesOperational LeadershipDefine, plan, support and monitor the implementation of security risk management systems for the protection of CRS staff, partners, visitors, program participants, facilities, assets and information in support of CRS programming across the two regions
Mentor country-based security staff to build their security risk management capacities and guide their prioritizing of activities to meet program activity goals in compliance with CRS safety and security policies
Routinely examine the CRS regional security risk management framework and ensure formal assessments of all regional program sites and activities are up to date and effective
Assist country programs in aligning safety and security plans and systems with current and future program design and in capacity building of partners, in close collaboration with the Regional teams
Develop and maintain an information network to provide analytics of (potential) threats to CRS programs
Feed into and support the continuous process of improvement of the global CRS Security risk management system
Strengthen and drive the security risk assessment process by overseeing regular threat and vulnerability assessments, adapting procedures, and designing mitigation measures accordingly and monitoring compliance
Participate in agency-wide efforts to improve security risk management systems and tools
Participate in the design, development and write up of security management/staffing plans and budgets for proposals, as needed
Safety and Security Risk Management
Support Regional Directors (RD) –who are the ultimate responsible for safety and security decisions in the respective region– and Deputy Regional Directors for Program Quality (DRD-PQ) and Management Quality (DRD-MQ) on security management decisions, procedures, policies, and practices, including the management of critical incidents and crisis level situations
Develop and cultivate sources and networks relevant to the needs of CRS in the regions to support both day to day security risk management activities as well as manage in times of crisis
Make recommendations for the use of subcontracted security service providers in coordination with country leadership, guiding and defining scopes of work and monitoring the effectiveness of their performance
Organizational & Systems Development and Staff Capacity Strengthening
Liaise with other members of the CRS global security community for additional sources of technical or training assistance, best practices, and learning
Serve as the regional point person for partner assessment data and analysis related to the security management capacities, providing support and guidance to country programs as needed. In collaboration with the RFO and RTA Risk Management & Compliance, identify and respond to critical training needs of strategic partners and those with the least strong internal controls. Promote the use of CRS standardized approaches and tools for partner capacity strengthening
Ensure compliance with CRS’s security training and learning policy. Implement agency wide trainings at the regional and country level, including those for drivers and guards
Document dates
and types of security training staff members have received and make recommendations on training needs. Strengthen local training capacity and facilitate trainings as is needed
Effectively implement CRS’ safety and security risk management policy requirements in the regions
Assist Country Programs in defining roles and responsibilities for safety and security management, optimizing organizational/departmental efficiency, performance, and accountability
Support Country Programs in the recruitment and development of staff involved in safety and security management
In coordination with the DRD-MQ and RD, monitor mitigation of risks as reported in the annual risk disclosure reports; plan for and manage situations that involve staff safety and security, fraud, safeguarding, etc.
Job Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
Master’s degree required in security management, politics, international development, non-profit management, or related field, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 10 years work experience in security management with 5 years in an international humanitarian organization, UN, or related international development organization
Formal technical training(s) or professional certifications in security risk management is a plus
Knowledge and familiarity with USG rules and regulations a plus
Demonstrated understanding of industry standards and management best practices
Demonstrated leadership skills
Willingness to travel to and work in difficult environments including emergency response
Technical/Professional
Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in security and staff safety
Experience working in delicate situations with partner organizations
Knowledge of and working experience in the region is strongly preferred
Strong cross-cultural skills
Ability to train and convey information to non-security personnel
Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
Excellent writing skills and strong communicator and bridgebuilder
Proficiency in MS Office
Diplomatic, able to manage conflict and move groups toward consensus
Good judgment and sound decision-making skills
Excellent organization and planning skills, detail-oriented, ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a commitment to humanitarian principles
Able to work without close supervision, experience with remote management
Quick learner, adaptable and creative
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions
Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship
Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams. Coaching skills
Strong communications and presentation skills; able to develop tailored and persuasive messaging for varied audiences
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience of successful security program management across multiple countries, including concurrent management of complex, high and low-value, multi-activity projects, with complicated logistics
Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships
Ability to represent and present at high levels
How to Apply
Please click the link below or copy the link below in the web browser & hit “Apply online” then follow the instructions:
https://crs.taleo.net/careersection/ex_crs/jobdetail.ftl?job=200000JY&lang=en#.X1n3E0H5icY.link
You will be contacted only if selected for written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted.
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