The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries.
The Opportunity
As the Country Safety and Security Manager in South Sudan, you will provide leadership in the development and management of the country’s safety and security plan, operational procedures, strategy and in particular you will provide support to all country program teams and field offices.
You will be responsible for advising the Country Management Team on the risks associated with 380+ staff working in a complex and dynamic security environment across several project sites. You will lead regular country security risk assessments and security risk analysis.
In this role you will also be responsible for coordinating, supervising and training the Field Security Focal Points when necessary and you will also hold an annual budget holding responsibility of at least 500,000 euros.
The Individual
We are looking to recruit a resilient and flexible individual who has an in-depth knowledge of security risk management principles and 5 or more years of humanitarian aid security management experience. It is essential that you have a thorough understanding of the implementation of a Security Management Framework and all the processes and procedures that is related to this.
You will be able to operate effectively under extreme circumstances, including those that are stressful, are high security risks and involve harsh living conditions. You will be able to demonstrate an awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity and work in a culturally appropriate manner.
It is also desirable that you have knowledge of first aid, military doctrine and tactics, weapons and ammunition.
For the full job description, please follow the link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vyiyfutgm6u1qzk/JD%20-%20Country%20Safety%20and%20Security%20Manager.docx?dl=0
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Type of Role: 13-month Fixed term contract - UNACCOMPANIED POSTING
Reports to: Country Director
Grade: Competitive salary and package available
Closing Date: 16th Feb 2020
Anticipated interview date: 20th Feb 2020
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Child Protection Policy.
As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.
This vacancy is archived.