Zonal Roving Safety and Security Manager – Greater Darfur At Save the Children

The Opportunity

To provide expert safety and security services to Save the Children International Sudan field operations in Greater Darfur, ensuring that all staff are equipped to deliver programmes safely and securely and programs and facilities are designed and or assessed to ensure safety and security of staff and assets. The incumbent will be responsible for providing substantive and technical safety and security expertise in the area of programme management, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation in conformity with Save the Children International rules and regulation, and policies for the implementation of the Greater Darfur Programmes. S/he will work in close cooperation with the Country Safety and Security Manager whom s/he will technically report to.

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

Essential

• BA in social sciences, international relations, business management, or any other relevant field experience.
• Solid experience in safety and security measures in a conflict/post conflict environment, awareness about Greater Darfur regarding security, culture, tribal conflict and economy context is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to build staff capacity in safety and security measures.
• Excellent 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 renewable

Contract type: National

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 www.savethechildren.net/careers

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