Plan Jobs in South Sudan

Plan Country Safety and Security Manager Jobs in South Sudan

Country Safety and Security Manager

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 it’s 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 over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The Opportunity

We have been working in South Sudan, including before its independence, since 2006 - helping children to access their rights to education, health, protection and economic security.

Plan International South Sudan are recruiting for a Country Safety and Security Manager to lead the development and management of the country safety & security strategy and provide support to the country operations on management of all safety and security issues.

As Safety and Security Manager you will be required to develop and or update as necessary: to take into account evolving situations
(a) security operational procedures: (SOP);
(b) training of staff on the application of the SOP’s ensuring that staff are aware of their personal and collective responsibilities as regard to security;
(c) propose risk reduction measures;
(d) develop contingency plans and train staff in their application this may require the implementation of drills (ie practice).

You will coordinate with: the NGO Forum Security Manager, the security managers of other INGO, UNDSS, as well as such local security apparatus/ institutions as are relevant to Plan International areas of operations. In all matters the Security Manager must ensure that staff safety is prioritised and that the Humanitarian Principles are applied when supporting a response. The incumbent will also look at MORSS, MOSS and radio communications in the vehicles and overall contingency measures.

The environment in South Sudan is exposed to security risks so there is a possibility of evacuation in case of escalation of the armed conflict. As such, South Sudan is currently a non-family duty station.

Do you have what it takes?

In order to succeed in this challenging and varied role, you will require in depth knowledge of security risk management and associated principles, and experience of working in a humanitarian context.

You will also require thorough understanding of the implementation of a Security Management Framework (SMF) and all related processes and procedures.

Knowledge of Humanitarian Codes of Conduct e.g. Sphere, HAP and UN Sec General Statement on Sexual Exploitation is preferred.

Proven networking and relationship building skills to include strong negotiation and influencing skills is essential as is an excellent command of English, both written and verbal. Some spoken Arabic will be an added advantage.

Type of Role: One year fixed term contract

Location: Country Office, Juba with some travel

Salary: Competitive

Reports to: Country Director

Closing Date: Sunday 20th August 2017

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.

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