World Vision Ethiopia began its first intervention in Ethiopia in 1971 with relief and opened the Ethiopia office in 1975. Relief, rehabilitation and small community development projects dominated the decade that followed. During the 1984/85 drought, World Vision Ethiopia participated in a massive relief operation that saved the lives of millions of people.

Summary

To support the Response Security Manager (RSM) in ensuring that effective security measures for the response office programs are both appropriately planned for and addressed within the national context.  Lead in the optimization of organizational security and the mitigation of operational risks for ministry effectiveness by establishing security systems and mechanisms for institutionalizing an organizational culture and practice of safety and security & appropriate logistic management. Engage in regular correspondences within and outside WVE offices for timely shipment and transportation of food commodities to the respective locations. Perform control activities; analyze commodity management service requests, systems and processes, and advice on compliance matters and improvements needed to mitigate risk.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Response Office security strategy in alignment with WV security policy so as to ensure the operational priorities of the National Office are appropriately supported.
• Ensure Security Risk Assessments, Country Risk Ratings and Core Security Requirement standards, processes and procedures are completed in accordance with current Office of Corporate Security guidelines and training.
• Provide leadership/ management of the security focal persons in country.
• Work with the Response Manager/ Response Security Manager to carry out Security Risk Assessments as required/directed.
• Country Risk Ratings are established and updated as required.
• Ensure Core Security Requirements are implemented in line with Country Risk Ratings
• Provide input and support to management in crisis situations and critical incidents.
• Conduct security investigations when required.
• Represent WV at local NGO security network meetings and ensure information from these groups is disseminated to relevant staff.
• Build ongoing networks for sharing security information and coordination.
• Coordinate the assessment, development and implementation of the national office capacity building plan for security management based on local security risk assessments.
• Seek to develop a culture of security awareness and monitor staff compliance.
• Provide a regular security report to the Response Office, region and Office of Corporate Security.
• Ensure that all security incidents are reported in accordance with WV Security Policy.
• Conduct performance reviews of the field-based security focal persons.
• Collect, analyze and disseminate security information appropriately.

Requirements

Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Police/Law Enforcement Training.
• – At least three (3) years’ experience in a proven security field (public, private, and government or NGO sectors).
• List additional work experience required as a minimum qualification for this position.
• No previous criminal record or convictions
• REQUIRED: Confirmed employment of the security coordinator is contingent on him/her passing the HEAT training course within 90 days of employment or approved OCS equivalent (probation period) Choose appropriate

License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:

• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in operating in high security risk environment/ armed conflict situations.
• Ability to communicate well in English and Amharic (verbal and written) – particularly in a crisis situation.