Creative Associates International Security Manager Jobs in Ethiopia

Creative Associates International Security Manager Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Description

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization.

Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture that we are building, seeking staff that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but care deeply about supporting each other's growth. Our success depends on all our employees’ points of view, and the principle that inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

Program Description:

The USAID-funded Ethiopia Civic Engagement Activity is a four-year activity with the overall goal to strengthen Ethiopia’s civic fabric in support of more inclusive, peaceful, and responsive governance.

The project aims to strengthen civic and community-based actors’ capacity to engage in policy analysis, advocacy, dialogue, and collective action for peaceful, democratic change; and foster multi-stakeholder civic partnerships in support of inclusive dialogue, respect for human rights, and advancing more effective, citizen-responsive, and accountable governance.

Position Summary:

The Security Manager’s overall mission is to keep all project personnel and assets safe from harm. S/he has the delegated responsibility for the day-to-day management and coordination of operational field security activities, provides continuous security and contextual information to the team, ensures compliance with corporate security policies and maintains liaison with the Regional Security Manager for Africa (RSM).

Reporting: This position reports to the Chief of Party

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Work with the RSM to develop, manage, and coordinate all Creative security and safety programs, plans and policies relevant to the project including detailed security procedures that comply with Creative security policies. This will include emergency response drills and communication procedures for the project.

Provides security, safety and risk mitigation advice and recommendations to the management team and staff.

Ensure that project staff comply with project security procedures.

Carry out security assessments of offices, compounds, vehicles, and Expatriate/TCN housing and make recommendations for required security upgrades, as required.

Monitor and analyze the ongoing threat environment faced by the project and brief the Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party and other project staff accordingly. Distribute threat warnings to all staff as appropriate.

Ensure that appropriate risk migration measures are taken by the project to respond to the threats or changes in threats faced by the project. This is to include physical protection measures, safe working routines, movement restrictions, protection equipment and security staff provision, as required.

Oversee movement control and coordination for the project, including driver and vehicle deployment and staff whereabouts.

Oversee the local security provider contracted by the project to ensure contractual compliance and performance of their duties, and act as the focal point of contact with the security provider.
Provide training, mentoring, and monitoring of the local security provider’s guards.

Conduct regular training and drills for project staff on lock down, office evacuation, and fire protocols and procedures.

Report security incidents, violations and recommended corrective actions, as appropriate, to the Chief of Party and RSM.

Ensure all new employees, consultants, and partners working in Creative offices and traveling in Creative vehicles receive appropriate security orientation and briefings.

Verify that all security devices such as locks, alarms, access systems and physical force protection measures are operational or reported for repair.

Carry out regular check-in calls and communications tests with drivers and field personnel traveling outside of the main cities and or during any critical security incident.

Ensure visitor access and vehicle control systems are effective and appropriate for the threat environment.

Review travel requests to ensure staff safety.

Maintain an “In Country Travel Register” to log and administer all

in country and international travel by Expatriate/TCN staff.

Work with the RSM to develop and maintain the project Crisis Response Plan and ensure that the contact information contained therein is always up to date.

Provide, if directed, a weekly security report to the Chief of Party and RSM.

Be able to assist with out-of-hours emergency response for the project staff and partners, if needed.

Ensure that the Creative Sensitive Information (CSI) as well as Vetting Plans are distributed to and is being followed by project staff.

Serves as the liaison with the US Embassy Regional Security Officer and/or equivalent US Government personnel for project security matters, in coordination with the Chief of Party and or Deputy Chief of Party.

All of the above includes ensuring security protocols are understood and security drills are periodically conducted with staff in all locations, including Field Offices.

Ensure staff receive first aid and fire response training.

Additional assignments, as instructed by the Chief of Party and/or Deputy Chief of Party.

The Security Manager should understand, brief and regularly train all project staff on:

The need for all staff to maintain a good level of situational awareness, and to report concerns.

Project movement / field trip planning and control procedures.

Project communications procedures including emergency phone trees, WhatsApp alert groups, and contact lists.

Office emergency response procedures including fire evacuation, direct threat lockdown, etc.

The need to avoid all demonstrations, possible demo sites and areas where crowd trouble could start.

The location of the nearest medical facilities.

Implement and execute actions relating to the Crisis Response Plan

Job Requirements

Proven experience directly and indirectly supervising and managing staff and teams.

Experience with a USAID-funded or other international organization implementing a program operating in insecure areas desired.

Willingness and ability to travel throughout Ethiopia.

Strong ability to deploy and use various forms of tracking.

Develop security management and movement tracking systems.

Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Problem solving, stress management and time management skills are required.

Excellent record keeping and documentation skills are required.

Working knowledge of modern technical security systems, security standards and procedures within Ethiopia.

Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.

Fluency in one or more of the local languages used in Ethiopia required, fluency in multiple local languages preferred.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with institutional and private sector partners and stakeholders, including the national government.

Former officer from the Ethiopian military or police preferred

Required Skills and Qualifications:

At least 5 years relevant experience in a security-related field and a BA degree in a security-related field, or at least 6-8 years relevant experience [security certifications will count towards qualification

Proven understanding of security management protocols essential.

Should have a proven and established network of contacts within the local security establishment and throughout Ethiopia.

Ability to draw information from a broad range of sources and provide concise and timely analysis and recommendations.

Demonstrated ability to engage all team members as resources to manage security and contextual awareness in a manner that is proactive.

Demonstrated ability to solve challenging and complicated security issues.

Ability to develop in-depth understanding of and willingness to comply with all Creative security policies and procedures.

Fluency in Spoken and Written English is required.

Experience using computers and Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

Must have the physical capacity to travel extensively on short notice to remote regions within Ethiopia.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Creative Associates International Security Manager Jobs in Ethiopia

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