Manager-Safety and Security

Security

Overview

Ensure safety and security management of all SCI staff and properties.

You have:

• 7 years of working experience in safety and security in reputed large organization, including 3 years in management position.
• Experience in working with law enforcement and security forces will be an advantage.
• Retired armed forces officers (Captain/Major or equivalent) will be given preference.
• Cross-functional working experience is highly desirable, especially related to areas like Crisis Management, Business Continuity and Organizational Resilience.
• Excellent understanding on the safety and security current issues and measures including equipment.
• Technical skills on experience in introducing S&S measures and precautions.
• Master’s Degree, preferably in Social Science/Management/Business Studies or relevant discipline. Any specialization or certification of safety or security will be treated as added advantage.

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

The Opportunity Applying a Security Risk Management approach, this position will be responsible to ensure safety and security management of all SCI staff and properties (both leased and own) in compliance with SCI policies & standards in coordination with Deputy Country Director-Program Operations & Country Director. The position holder will also be responsible to maintain all safety and security equipment and closely coordinate with other functions like Operations, Risk Management, Human Resources and others. S/he will also be responsible for strengthening the overall safety and security management for BDCO, CXB Area office and all the field offices. S/he will actively promote SCI safety & security policy and standards through orientation programs in coordination with Human Resources.

Qualifications and Experience • 7 years of working experience in safety and security in reputed large organization, including 3 years in management position. • Experience in working with law enforcement and security forces will be an advantage. • Retired armed forces officers (Captain/Major or equivalent) will be given preference. • Cross-functional working experience is highly desirable, esp. related to areas like Crisis Management, Business Continuity and Organizational Resilience. • Excellent understanding on the safety and security current issues and measures including equipment. • Technical skills on experience in introducing S&S measures and precautions • Master’s Degree, preferably in Social Science/Management/Business Studies or relevant discipline. Any specialization or certification of safety or security will be treated as added advantage.

The Organization We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the rights of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030: • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday • All children learn from a quality basic education and that, • Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview ‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

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