International Medical Corps (IMC) Security Officer_Dessie, South Wello - Jobs in Ethiopia

International Medical Corps (IMC) Security Officer_Dessie, South Wello - Jobs in Ethiopia

Category: Security
Location: Dessie, South Wello, Amhara
Career Level: Mid Level ( 2+ - 5 years experience)
Employment Type: Full-time Salary: XXXX



Job Description

International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website provided at the end of this document.


About International Medical Corps

A preeminent First Responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those hit by disaster, and offers the skills needed to rebuild stronger. We train people – giving communities the tools and knowledge to be self-reliant and be their own best First Responders when disaster strikes again.

International Medical Corps focuses on the delivery of community-based primary health care. We emphasize training and education and prioritize hiring local staff 96% of our field-based staff and health professionals are recruited from the local community. This helps to ensure that skills and knowledge are passed on and remain long after our programs have ended.

Through the integration of specialties like emergency medicine, women’s health, nutrition services, water and sanitation, and mental health into the primary health care setting, we ensure that those we serve to receive holistic, comprehensive care. The value of the International Medical Corps’ integrated approach to community health and well-being and our emphasis on capacity building through training is critical for the long-term growth of ‘conflict and natural disaster-affected communities’ and ‘fragile states.


Job Summary

The International Medical Corps (IMC) is looking for a Senior Security Manager for its humanitarian support to the refugees, emergency lifesaving for conflict-affected IDPs, and host communities living in Ethiopia. The Country Senior Security Manager works under the direction of the Country Director, and reports on technical issues to the Global Director. The primary function of the Country Senior Security Manager is to assist in the overall IMC mission in Ethiopia on all issues of safety and security. The Country Senior Security Manager oversees daily security management in all IMC missions in Ethiopia.

The Country Senior Security Manager will monitor and assess security conditions and makes recommendations to the Country Senior Management Team/SMT and advise the staff in the assigned area as appropriate. The Country Director is the direct supervisor of the Country's Senior Security Manager.


Essential Responsibilities

Monitor the daily security activities to ensure that safety and security policies and procedures are implemented in the assigned areas.

Assess the security situation and gather relevant threats and risks in the assigned areas that will help as input to develop the security guidelines, sops, and Contingency Plans.

Identify security threats and advise staff in coordination with supervisors.

Provide security training to staff in Dessie and surroundings and make sure they implement the SOPs.

Take a lead on the physical safety of the IMC facilities in the assigned area.

Report the incidents through the internal incident tracking system

When directed by the Senior Security officer, to involve in

the investigations and provide the necessary support.

Participate as a key member in the Field Incident team in Dessie and play an important role.

Ensures logistics follows a servicing and maintenance schedule for vehicles

Follow on the provision of communications equipment and implemented as required mainly in emergency times.

Ensure weekly security reports are completed and report to the Senior Security Officer.

Maintain excellent working relationships with all staff and field management as well as other humanitarian organizations and partners in Dessie and the surroundings.

Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive


Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps

Compliance & Ethics: Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these values to staff and partners and requires them to adhere to these values

Website for reporting misconduct: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com. Please do not submit your CV or application to this website, it will not be considered for review.


Job Requirements

University degree in political science, social work, law enforcement, security, military science, or related fields.

Three progressive years of related experience and field security experience mainly in humanitarian organizations are required.

Security-related training and experience in military and security apparatus is an advantage.

Ability to relate to the national staff, local authorities, and external partners effectively

Extremely flexible with the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations

Willing to travel to the field

Excellent computer skill

Excellent Report writing skills in English and Amharic languages are mandatory.

if you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please notify International Medical Corps at report@InternationalMedicalCorps.org.


How to apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter and CV by clearly stating the position that you are applying for through www.ethiojobs.net On OR before July 28, 2022.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: IMC is an equal opportunity employer and hence candidates from all backgrounds: religions, ethnic groups, qualified women, people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.


For more information and job application details, see; International Medical Corps (IMC) Security Officer_Dessie, South Wello - Jobs in Ethiopia

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