For the past 30 years, international NGO Acted has been going the last mile to save lives. Currently, Acted supports 20 million people across 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas – and pursues a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental and development aid actor. Acted relies on an in-depth knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement relevant long-term actions, with a wide range of local and international partners, building together a “3ZERO” world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty

ACTED Horn of Africa

Acted has been working in Somalia since 2009 in emergency response and resilience-building. With its capital office in Mogadishu and a coordination office in Hargeisa, Acted implements cash, CCCM, food security and livelihoods, peacebuilding and WASH activities across Southwest and Jubaland states of Somalia, and in Somaliland. In 2023, Acted’s main objective is famine prevention and saving lives, with an operational budget of almost 30m EUR and a team of over 200 staff. Acted’s approach is based on dynamic, flexible programming, finding ways to safely and compliantly operate in hard-to-reach areas, and targeting marginalized populations.

You will be in charge of

The Country Security Officer is supporting directly the Country Security Manager or the Country Logistic and Security Manager in the reporting on context analysis, writing of security documents, and ensuring compliance with security standards. He/she will be in charge of drafting all the Acted security reporting documents requested in the frame of the activity of the security department and is in charge of the administration of the security department.

Main duties

Context analysis and risk assesment

Security Assessments, auditing and Operational support

Reporting

Expected skills and qualifications

Bachelor or Master Level education in Security studies or another relevant field such as International Relations;Excellent analysis and synthesis skills;2-5 years previous work experience in a relevant position;Proven capabilities in leadership and management required;Excellent skills in written and spoken English;Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational terms;Ability to work well and punctually under pressure;Previous experience in a difficult context.

Terms of reference For more information about the position, click here .

Conditions

Salary between 2000 and 2200€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300Accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthousePension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees coveredContribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contractRest & Recuperation (R&R) every 2 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per yearOne week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security trainingTax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)Psychological assistance

Recommended for you