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Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline: 

21 Apr 2024

Sightsavers works in more than 30 countries worldwide, focusing on Africa and Asia. We partner with local, regional, national and international organisations, governments and non-governmental organisations. With their help, we distribute treatments to prevent disease, carry out operations and eye examinations, and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.

Regional Safety and Security Officer ECSA job at Sightsavers

Sightsavers

Sightsavers are actively looking to recruit a Regional Safety and Security Officer (RSSO), East Africa to join their security team. Reporting to the Head of Security – Africa Operations, this position will be responsible for overall operational management for Sightsavers in Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.

  • In collaboration with country directors and security focal points (SFPs) the Regional Safety and Security Officer will manage security risks in countries of operation.

  • Responsible for all aspects of security management at a regional level.

  • The post-holder will manage and report all security incidents, conduct and review risk assessments, monitor intelligence sources and all regional security developments.

  • They will produce detailed analysis on specific threats to the senior management team and contribute to monthly security reporting.

  • They will assess and approve all travel and activities in their region and deliver new security projects in the region.

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  • A proven successful track record of safety and security at country or regional level within East Africa

  • Extensive network of contacts within the region

  • Professional experience in the development or humanitarian sector

  • Fluency in French and English written and spoken

  • Experience working in remote and high risk environments

  • Crisis/incident management experience

  • Risk assessment, contingency planning and maintaining security documentation

  • Ability to engage confidently with a variety of stakeholders, including Sightsavers staff across the region, other INGOs and government partners.

  • Can work autonomously and recognise when to escalate risk threats

  • Available to travel extensively within the region to directly support country offices

  • Proven background in delivering security training to staff

  • Degree educated in security/intelligence/conflict studies/international relations

  • Security certification such as ASIS, CPP, PCI, PSP or CPO

  • This Regional Safety and Security Officer opportunity is a highly varied and involved role. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

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