Safety and Security Officer

Огляд

Center for Civilians in Conflict is an international nonprofit with offices around the world working to improve protection for civilians caught in conflict zones. Mission of CIVIC is to work with armed actors and civilians in conflict to develop and implement solutions to prevent, mitigate, and respond to civilian harm.

Обов'язки

• coordinate and provide training to country staff (Expatriates & Nationals)
• conduct safety and security risk assessments
• act as a liaison with local and regional officials, and other agencies regarding security issues in the planning, coordination, promotion of, and support for existing and future CIVIC projects
• design and develop Ukraine SOPs and guidelines
• manage the Ukraine safety and security workplan (informed by Ukraine security risk assessment and CIVIC’s minimum operating safety and security standards)
• manage the SATPHONES and other security-related equipment for Ukraine
• manage the Travel Management and Staff Tracking systems for all staff and visitors to Ukraine
• make sure Ukraine personnel adhere to all safety and security protocols prescribed in the CIVIC security management plan
• work with HQ security staff to ensure the proper implementation of security policies and procedures
• maintain current contingency plans for major events and critical incidents
• advise CIVIC Ukraine Team, Ukraine Country Director, and Europe Program Director of events affecting or which could potentially affect staff safety or cause damage/injury to CIVIC staff and assets
• be prepared to deploy on short notice to support operations in any CIVIC program area or other in-country activities (such as Senior Management Team visits)
• coordinate with Country Incident Management Team (IMT) members and advise them of possible actions or options in a time of crisis or emergency
• assist with emergency medical evacuations
• investigate and follow up on security incidents where CIVIC staff or assets are involved
• develop and maintain functional lines and methods of communication for CIVIC staff, both horizontally and vertically, as they perform their tasks in a changing environment
• provide CIVIC Ukraine Team and Europe Program Director with updated reports on the safety situation in the country office and the steps being taken to address these
• collect, author, compile and analyze security-related reports, SOP's and related security information from multiple sources ensuring CIVICs’ security posture is current and relevant to the situation on the ground
• track and report on relevant incidences, near misses, and the geopolitical situation in Ukraine and relevant bordering countries (specifically Belarus and Russia)
• brief CIVIC Ukraine Country Team on safety and security developments within the area of CIVIC’s operations and other areas of interest
• prepare reports (e.g. SITREPs, Travel Advisories) for the Country Office, on a regular and ongoing basis
• provide feedback to Ukraine Country Director and Europe Program Director on progress in respect to safety actions and initiatives
• provide technical advice to Ukraine Country Director and Europe Program Director in respect of staff safety
• conducting regular strategic risk assessments and informing management of emerging trends and threats
• secure the communication with the staff in the field during travels
• help the team in organizing events and travels
• ensure vehicles and drivers used for CIVIC work meet CIVIC safety requirements
• ensure that driver(s) meet maintaining and safety requirements of the vehicles within CIVIC standards

Вимоги

• undergraduate degree or equivalent in a related field (such as Security Studies, or International relations)
• 3-5 years of field safety experience in hostile environments
• extensive knowledge of local structures, procedures, and correspondence in Ukraine
• previous experience working in NGO for at least 3 to 5 years
• well networked within government, local authorities, and the NGO sector
• demonstrated knowledge of the historical and socio-political context of Ukraine and neighboring countries
• competent and literate in English and Ukrainian (including verbal and written), with a sound knowledge of technical expressions
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• strong assessment, evaluation, analysis, and strategic planning skills
• IT literate in GSuite and Microsoft (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• experience in developing safety-related technical tools guidelines and systems
• demonstrated knowledge of the historical and socio-political context of UKRAINE
• demonstrable expertise in Humanitarian risk management
• strong demonstrated negotiation and interpersonal skills in a multi-cultural/ethnic environment
• ability to make a good judgment on staff safety and provide appropriate advice
• demonstrated ability to manage under stressful conditions
• demonstrated supervisory ability, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with others at all levels
• strong ability to analyze and understand complex situations and translate these into specific policy advice
• valid motor vehicle driver’s license will be an advantage
• previous work experience with humanitarian INGO, or UN, or larger security and defense sector in Ukraine will be an advantage
• strong understanding of programming in humanitarian and development projects will be an advantage
• familiar with Track24 and alternate forms of communications equipment (e.g. Satellite and radio) will be an advantage
• certificate in Medical Response/First Aid will be an advantage
• HEAT Course within last five years will be an advantage

Умови

• work in Kyiv
• full-time employment
• travel: up to 60% required (domestic). Might be required to travel overseas to attend trainings/workshops