Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 13 Apr 2018
Security Coordinator
Education for Development Division
Instructional Systems and Governance Practice Area
Position Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Background:
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.
Project Summary:
The five-year READ II project, funded by USAID, will boost the quality of literacy instruction and student support, reaching out to children at risk of failure and dropout caused by cognitive, emotional and physical effects of hunger, violence, and displacement. READ II seeks to better equip teachers with effective early grade reading instruction techniques and materials in seven mother-tongue languages and English, while simultaneously building a culture of reading in the school, home and community.
Position Summary:
The Security Coordinator works with the HQ Security Manager to 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.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Security Coordinator will report to the Logistics Manager.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide security, safety and risk mitigation and ensure that project staff complies with project security procedures.
- Monitor and analyze the ongoing threat environment faced by the project and brief the leadership 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 any 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.
- Report security incidents, violations and recommended corrective actions, as appropriate, to the COP, the appointing authority and the HQ Security Department.
- Ensure all new employee/contractor personnel receive appropriate security orientations and briefings.
- Verify that all security devices such as locks, alarms, access systems and physical force protection measures are operational or reported for repair.
- Ensure visitor access and vehicle control systems are effective and appropriate for the threat environment.
- Work with the HQ Security Manager to maintain the project Crisis Response Plan in coordination with the COP and ensure that the contact information contained therein is always up-to-date.
- Provide a weekly security report to project leadership and HQ Security Department.
- Be able to assist with out-of-hours emergency response at the project, if needed.
- Serve as the liaison with the U.S. Embassy Regional Security Officer and/or equivalent U.S. Government personnel for project security matters.
- Assist the project with business continuity planning, as required.
- Ensure that the Creative Sensitive Information (CSI) Plan is distributed to and is being followed by project staff.
- In conjunction with program staff, oversee administration and logistical support to program activities, including program events and general program workshops
- Manage project team in an open and respectful manner, working with local staff to build their competencies and capacity.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of general work experience with at least 3 in security management experience in the context of international development.
- Experience implementing security policies, procedures and protocols.
- Previous experience with USAID-funded projects preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in teams and in a collaborative environment.
- Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented and flexible work style.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in the use of computers and Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to multitask highly desired.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and/or sensitive information.
- Appreciation of and ability to work effectively in, diverse work environments.
- Field-based security and crisis management experience.
- Advanced knowledge of Spoken and Written English highly desired, Medium level required.
Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Creative Associates International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.
How to apply:
Please send your resume to EthiopiaRecruit@CreativeDC.com with the subject line "Security Coordinator"