The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an impartial, neutral and independent organization striving to protect and assist the victims of war and other situations of violence, has been working in Sudan since 1978. The ICRC is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person for the position of Safety & Security Officer  in Kassala.

Purpose:

The Security & Safety officer advises the sub delegation on security risk assessment and associated mitigation measures while ensuring proper diffusion and access to information related to security in line with Duty of Care obligations. 

• Compiles security related data/information and its source/origin on a regular or ad hoc basis with the necessary discretion and accuracy. 
• Reports security-related events and changes that could have an impact on ICRC's activities.
• Analyses security situation and advises management on the potential risks to the ICRC staff, operations, and reputation. 
• Contributes to risk analysis exercises undertaken by the Sub delegation and maintains a database and map of the security incidents, threats end trends.
• Monitors the effective implementation of security procedures and processes. 
• Provides security briefing and training as required. Help raise staff awareness (on context specific) security and safety awareness sessions (across the AoR).
• Monitors effective functioning of the security department, through constant mentoring, demonstrating leadership, staff appraisals and developing a feedback recording mechanism.
• Supports Management in assessing the safety of residences/training locations (existing and new).
• Advises management on implication in case of non-compliance to security rules. Supports management in dealing with possible (judicial) investigations into security or safety incidents.
• Manage security service contracts with complete transparency and professionalism, in consultation with Admin and ICT departments.
• Supervises security guards, including administrative matters related to their management (if required).
• Develops external networking with formal and informal security forums (police and other law enforcing agencies, private security companies. 
• Notifies the authorities of the ICRC movements (if required). 
• Seeks proactively opportunities for joint and/or complementary activities with other Movement components within security management.
• Under the supervision of the FSCMCo, monitors and ensures that security guards and other staff holding basic security tasks (radio room) fulfill their tasks in line with their duties. 

• University degree 
• Computer literacy
• Fluent knowledge of English and Arabic
• Security & safety management background , experience in crises management an assets possible background in military, police or emergency services 
• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment
• Available and willing to travel frequently to/within the AoR
• Skilled in the following competencies: Leadership, Accountability, People management, Teamwork & Collaboration, Representing the ICRC, Beneficiary & Client focused.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their complete files only in English (CV, motivation letter, and certificate) on Sudanjob.net website before Friday, 18 October 2024 .

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 
• The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. 
• We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. 
• ICRC Sudan never requests any payment from candidates during any stage of the recruitment life cycle.