Job Description

About Us

GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 14 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.

GOAL Sudan Country Programme

GOAL has been responding to humanitarian and development needs in Sudan since 1985. Operating in North Darfur, South Kordofan and White Nile State, our team support conflict-affected populations through integrated programmes in nutrition, health, WASH, food security and livelihoods - with women’s empowerment and protection mainstreamed throughout. Delivered by a team of 200 + people, we are committed to meeting humanitarian needs whilst also investing in longer-term community development.

Job Purpose

The Safety & Access Manager is responsible for leading GOAL Sudan’s safety, security, and humanitarian access functions. The role supports the safe delivery of programmes by providing guidance on risk management, security systems, and operational access. Working closely with senior management, programme teams, and external stakeholders, the postholder will help ensure staff can operate safely and effectively in complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of safety, security, and access strategies and procedures.
• Advise management on security risks, access challenges, and mitigation measures.
• Conduct security risk assessments, audits, and field visits.
• Monitor the operating environment and provide regular security updates and analysis.
• Oversee security incident reporting and response processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, communities, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Deliver safety, security, and access training to staff and partners.
• Ensure compliance with organisational safety and security policies and standards.
• Maintain security information systems, records, and reporting tools.
• Lead and develop the Safety & Access team, including mentoring and capacity building of national staff.
• Support emergency preparedness, contingency planning, and programme risk assessments.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in safety and security roles within the humanitarian sector.
• Security Management Level 4 Certification.
• Experience leading or managing a country-level safety and security function.
• Experience developing and implementing Security Risk Management Plans.
• Experience working in high-risk and conflict-affected environments.
• Experience delivering training and presentations.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint, Power BI, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, analytical, and report-writing skills.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Leadership and team development.
• Security risk assessment and analysis.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Decision-making under pressure.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

We strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement listed. At GOAL we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please just contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment.hq@goal.ie

GOAL commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We foster an inclusive culture where all voices are heard and valued, we are particularly eager to receive applications from women (and other underrepresented groups). We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Accountability within GOAL

A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

General Terms and Conditions

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.