Safety and Security Coordinator At Save the Children

The Opportunity

He or she will develop and oversee the implementation of security management systems and protocols in line with SCI’s safety and security standards in Greater Kordufan.

He or she will identify changes and trends in the security environment in Greater Kordufan, develop and oversee the implementation of security risk management, standard operating procedures and contingency plans, and facilitate training and capacity building of both management and field staff.

He or she will provide expert security risk management advice to all levels of SCI staff in the Greater Kordufan on contextual understanding, managing critical incidents, and providing timely advisories.

He or she will be a Focal Point for matters relating to the safety and security of SC staff and programs in Greater Kordufan.

He or she will work closely with the Greater Kordufan Area Manager and the Country Safety & Security Manager in response to safety and security management queries from Sub-offices as well as support development/delivery of safety and security courses for all Save the Children staff in Greater Kordufan.

In order to be successful, you will bring/have:

Essential

• BA in social sciences, international relations, business management, or other relevant field experience.
• Solid experience in safety and security management in a conflict/post conflict environment, awareness about Greater Kordufan regarding security, culture, tribal conflict and economy context is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to build staff capacity in safety and security measures.
• Excellent inter – personal and communication skills both verbally and written.
• Ability to follow procedures, work independently and cooperatively with team members is required, particularly under high stress and sometimes-insecure conditions.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Contract duration: 1 year

The Organisation

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 environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at

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 employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents