Job Description

Geneva Call Yemen

Ref. VAC1117
Job Title: Safety and Security Officer (National)    
Location: Aden (In-country) 

About the Organization:

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. 

Role

The Safety & Security Officer under the supervision of the Country Director, will support the country Management team by leading, and supporting a system of safety and security in country to promote and support the protection of the employees, related parties, and the asset of organization. The Safety and Security Officer provides support and advise to country management and staff on security risks, GC’s Safety and Security SOP’s, context analysis and evolution and AGDA engagement. In addition, the Safety & Security Officer is expected to contribute to the overall programme design, planning, and implementation of GC activities in Yemen.

Main activities

General

• Ensure timely update and implementation of local safety and security framework.
• Ensure all team members are fully aware of GC’s safety and security SOP’s and participate in teams’ awareness training.
• Partner with various internal and external stakeholders to identify shrink-reduction opportunities.
• Optimize travel and work schedules to maximize safety security for normal work, travels, events, overnight coverage, facilities support etc. Partnering with country team when necessary.
• Oversee emergency preparedness and incidence management efforts under the direction of GC’s Head of Safety and Security.
• Develop and maintain an external network of contacts to enhance the information network. (Examples include but are not limited to, law enforcement, local external security, retail partners, vendors, first responders, etc.).

Physical Security 

• Ensure the physical security systems and equipment are functioning and according to GC’s safety and security requirements/ standards.
• Ensure that all physical security systems and maintenance schedules are maintained and in good working condition including CCTV, alarms, radios, locks, keys, perimeter doors/gates, etc. Initiate and follow up on all repairs as necessary.
• Conduct vulnerability evaluations.

Capacity Building, Training & Partnerships

• Regular Orientation to staff to act as per framework of security and safety.
• Partner with management to lead office initiatives and cross-functionality which provides an elevated/exceptional experience.
• Continuously train, coach, and provide feedback related to safety and security.
• Identify safety and security related training and capacity-building needs for country program staff.
• Provide regular training for GC staff on access, humanitarian principles and safety and security preparedness.
• Develop and maintain the network for access to information on context analysis.
• Provide regular updates to management on safety and security.
• Participate in security for events.
• Organize conveyances for venue where security measures are in place to maintain a safe, secure and successful event.
• Facilitate event reporting requirements to internal partners, prepare site security/safety plans including advance planning, security scheduling, transport conveyance planning with internal and external partners, etc. or other tasks as requested by the Country Director and HQ related team.

Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Contribute to the development of national emergency preparedness plans.
• If necessary, support and advise the support team in the event of a humanitarian or security/safety emergency.
• Contribute to the development of operational and programmatic contingency plans for different emergency scenarios

Main qualifications

Education (essential)

• Completed degree of Higher Education in a relevant field such as management, Political/Social Science, International Humanitarian Law or Human Rights.
• Training in security management from recognized institutions is an added advantage.

Experience (essential)

• At least 3 years’ work experience for an INGO in a similar role
• Understanding of local context, dynamics and access limitations especially related to gender, disability, religion, tradition, and local norms.
• Experience with developing and updating security framework for INGOs.

Language (essential)

• Working fluency in Arabic and English

Job related competencies (essential)

• Good report writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Highest level of integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to work with individuals in geographically remote areas.

Performance management

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the GC Performance Management p. 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 Officer
• Type of Contract: Fixed-term contract (National position)
• Activity rate: 100%, full-time position
• Work place: Aden, Yemen
• Preferred start date: As soon as possible