Safety and Security Officer at Save the Children International

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Security Risk Assessment, Crisis Management, Emergency Preparedness, Humanitarian Negotiation, Incident Reporting, Safety Training, Risk Mitigation, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Child Safeguarding, Logistics Oversight

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

TITLE : Safety & Security Officer TEAM/PROGRAMME: Safety & Security LOCATION: Hpa-an, Mon/Kayin Number of Position: 1 GRADE: NAT – 4 CONTRACT LENGTH: Fixed Term CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the vetting process staff. ROLE PURPOSE: To assist Area Operations Manager with all matters related to staff and all SC premises (in Hpa-An and the field) safety and security and risk management, in-accordance with minimum operational standards. SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Area Operations Manager Staff reporting to this post: Security Guard and Daily Wages Guards Budget Responsibilities: No financial approval Role Dimensions: Regular contact of basic factual information and communication based on contextual security situation KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY : • Ensure the adherence of security and safety guidelines by all staff at assigned offices. • Monitor the implementation of security and safety guidelines and submit reports as necessary • Check Minimum Operation Standards of field offices with check list during field visits and report to Area Operations Manager. • Provide safety and security induction to newly appointed staff and briefing to international consultants • Provide safety and security related training to all staff • Assist Safety and Security Manager to provide training for Safety and Security Focal Persons • Provide guidance in respective area in security and safety for staff and offices • Regularly update all emergency contact points (internal and external) and have them readily available in respective office • Collect all possible political and local incidents including armed conflict situation in SC operation areas and submit to Area Operations Manager for necessary action on a daily basis • Ensure fire extinguishers and First Aid Kits in Offices and Staff Houses are in place and regularly checked. Assist in conducting fire drills, including field offices during field visits • Assist Safety and Security Manager and/or Area Management Team to procure, maintain and provide safety related equipment such as Life Jackets, and spare parts, Helmets, Fire Extinguishers and First Aid Kits • Conduct regular support visits to all field offices • Serve as Safety and Security point of contact in the Safety and Security Manager’s absence Security Risk Management • Monitor and analyze the security situation in Mon/Kayin/Tanintharyi and neighboring areas, especially in conflict-affected townships. • Conduct regular Security Risk Assessments (SRAs), including site assessments and movement risk reviews. • Identify threats related to armed conflict, criminality, natural disasters, and political developments. • Recommend and implement mitigation measures in line with the organization's risk thresholds. Safety and Security Planning • Support development and review of local safety and security plans, including contingency (hibernation, relocation, evacuation) and communication plans. • Ensure staff understand and adhere to security protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). • Assist in setting up and maintaining the incident reporting and incident tracker. Training and Capacity Building • Deliver safety and security briefings to new and visiting staff. • Conduct regular training and drills (e.g., Fire, Earthquake, hibernation). • Provide awareness sessions on travel safety, checkpoint behaviors, civil-military interactions, and landmine/UXO risks. Access and Humanitarian Negotiation Support • Support program teams in planning safe field movements and activities in contested or sensitive areas. • Liaise with S&S focal from different Organization for safe humanitarian access. Incident and Crisis Response • Act as the first security focal point for any incident in the area. • Support initial incident response, reporting, and coordination with relevant stakeholders. • Assist in crisis management and emergency response planning and execution. Coordination and Reporting • Participate in regional security forums or coordination groups, when appropriate. • Submit regular security updates and weekly reports to the Country Safety and Security Manager. • Maintain an updated network of security contacts, including INGOs, UN agencies, local authorities, and community leaders. Logistics and Equipment Oversight • Monitor and support the maintenance of safety equipment (fire extinguishers, first aid kits, emergency supplies, etc.). • Oversee the implementation of vehicle safety protocols and Staff movement Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management • Collect daily all possible weather forecasts and inform in a timely manner to Safety and Security Manager and all respective field offices after approval of line management • Make sure all respective field staff understand the contingency plan for emergencies and can put them into practice • Make sure Emergency Relocation/Hibernation Plan is in place at all respective field offices and can be put into practical • Assist in staff relocation and hibernation in cases of emergency Assist in coordination with Humanitarian Team for Rapid Assessment for Emergency Response Child Safegurading and Responsibilities • Ensure that your staff is providing all beneficiaries of your programme with ongoing, age appropriate verbal or written information in relevant languages about Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct • Take all necessary and appropriate steps to prevent abuse, exploitation, neglect, harm and modern slavery within their areas of responsibility, and in the way they conduct themselves, report and respond to all incidents and concerns whether online or in person, and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and Procedure. BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice) Accountability: • Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values • Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved. Ambition: • Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same • Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others • Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale. Collaboration: • Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters • Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength • Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to. Creativity: • Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions • Willing to take disciplined risks. Integrity: • Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity • Always acts in the best interests of children EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Essential • Bachelor's degree • One-year professional working experience, in development sector preferred • Experience in security and safety and other risks • Proven ability to work in a team • Strong communication skills • Commitment to and understanding Save the Children’s aims, values and principles Computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and internet skills Additional job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. Equal Opportunities The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. Child Safeguarding: 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 staff has an obligation and a responsibility to: • Ensure they fully understand the provisions of the Child Safeguarding Policy, the Code of Conduct and Local/Country Procedures. • Conduct themselves in accordance with the rules of the Child Safeguarding Policy, in their personal and professional lives – which includes reporting suspicions of child abuse. • Ensure the way they are carrying out their work is not putting children at risk (or further risk) – this means constantly scrutinizing their work through a child safeguarding lens and talking to children about possible design/implementation “flaws”. • Promote the message of child safeguarding to colleagues in other organizations and government ministries, children in their own and beneficiary families, and community members in general. • Be vigilant about observing possible child abuse/harm in their personal and professional lives. All managers have the above responsibilities as well as ensuring • Their staff are doing the above. • That child safeguarding is integrated and given a “voice” in all management processes including recruitment, induction, performance management, team meetings, annual planning processes, field level monitoring, etc. Safeguarding our Staff: The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy. Health and Safety The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures. The Organization 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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. Application Information: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Responsibilities

Assist the Area Operations Manager in managing safety, security, and risk for staff and premises in Hpa-An and surrounding field areas. This includes conducting risk assessments, delivering safety briefings, and coordinating emergency responses and contingency plans.