Security Manager Job Vacancy - Save the Children Somalia/Somaliland Programme

Security Manager Job Vacancy - Save the Children Somalia/Somaliland Programme

We are the world’s leading independent children’s charity; we inspire really dramatic change for children around the globe. We work with children in vulnerable situations.

Providing safeguards for them against any form of abuse is a priority in all our work.

Combining short-term relief with long-term development, our programmes represent a huge undertaking. And this is why we need you.

Save the Children Somalia/Somaliland Programme has been working in Central & South Somalia, Puntland and Somaliland for over 40 years.

Our focus of work includes improving access to healthcare, education and food provision to children and their families.

We are looking for a motivated team player to take up the position of Security Manager. This position is responsible for the overall safety and security of all Save the Children staff working in Central & South Somalia, Puntland and Somaliland.

A prominent source of leadership, you will manage and support a wide variety of responsibilities, including Security & Crisis Management, Building capacity in Safety & Security Management, Networking & Information sharing.

Integral to the posting is the ability to work successfully with field teams to cultivate their capacity & motivation thereby ensuring field based responsibility for security analysis and management.

This is a real challenge, so you’ll need a formal security qualification or appropriate security management training, at least 5 years international practical field experience in a leadership role, international work experience in insecure/hostile environment, preferably in an INGO capacity.

The post holder should also have experience in incident reporting, extensive assessment, evaluation and analytical skills.

For additional information on the job description, working context, person’s specifications, please visit: www.somaliangoconsortium.org

Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

Applications should be forwarded to: vacancies@scsom.org

Application Closing Date: Friday 22nd October 2010, 15:00 pm

Save the Children is keen to encourage women to apply for all positions and the following benefits are provided:

    * Childcare support for children under 3 years
    * Maternity leave
    * Flexible working options
    * 80% of tuition fees for children

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