Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length: 3 Years
The role
The Regional Security Director (RSD) position has been created to oversee and provide advice/guidance on Country Office safety and security management through increased capacity, technical support and advice both to the regional team and country programs on all aspects of staff safety and security and by ensuring appropriate systems are in place at country level. The RSD supports Regional Office and Country Office safety and security management improvements consistent with SC Safety and Security Policy and Standards (2010); conducting safety and security assessments; provide training for Regional Office and Country Office staff, especially safety and security focal persons (SSFP); analyzing incident reports and security updates; responding to Country Office inquiries; and deploying to SCI declared emergencies to ensure safety and security management is addressing emergency response needs.
Qualifications and experience
Knowledge, Skills and Experience: The successful candidate for the RSD position should possess the following knowledge, skills and experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Proven ability in overseas program management or humanitarian relief management in complex and/or insecure environments
- Proven ability in security management and/or crisis management in an overseas environment
- Effective technical/instructional writing skills
- Fluency in English and French; fluency in a other languages is highly desirable
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks independently
- Strong leadership and communication (interpersonal, verbal and written) skills
- Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin all aspects of the job.
- Excellent computer skills with solid knowledge of Microsoft software
- Experience in training adults using modern methods; completion of training facilitator's course preferred
- Experience travelling to foreign countries preferred
- Experience in a multi-cultural environment necessary
- Experience in conducting assessments preferred
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English or French using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'sdiagne.37694.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'
