Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Senior Safety and Security Officer will be based in field office and shall be responsible for coordinating and overseeing security operational plans in the Safety and Security Department. He/She will work to improve the operations of security department and strengthen coordination, information sharing and surveillance activities through mutual interaction. The incumbent will report directly to the Head of Office, while working closely on daily basis in collaboration with other sectors of Save the Children in Afghanistan. The post holder will insure the systematic application of safety and security management policies and procedures in the operational areas. This will include but not limited to assessments of threats and provision of advice to manage risks.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Lead the planning, implementation and coordination of security activities within the provincial Area of Operations, ensuring compliance with approved project agreements and SCI policies and principles.

• Develop and support security proposals, operational plans and budgets to address organizational safety and security needs.

• Build and maintain effective coordination with community leaders, government and local authorities, implementing partners, security focal persons, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate SCI programme implementation and strengthen security collaboration.

• Conduct regular consultations with community members and local leaders to strengthen collaboration on monitoring, reporting and responding to safety and security concerns.

• Conduct regular security assessments and analyses, documenting security trends, achievements, challenges, risks and recommendations to inform operational planning and decision-making.

• Prepare timely daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual security reports in accordance with SCI reporting requirements and approved formats.

• Monitor the implementation of safety and security plans, activities and budgets, facilitate periodic reviews, and recommend corrective actions where required.

• Provide leadership and supervision to security personnel, including recruitment support, coaching, mentoring, performance management, capacity building and annual performance appraisals.

• Ensure compliance with SCI Global Safety Security and Access Guidelines by all staff and maintain effective communication systems, including staff training on communication equipment and emergency communication protocols.

• Provide regular security updates and advice to the Head of Office (HoO), maintain liaison with security stakeholders, and coordinate incident response, post-incident reviews, crisis management and follow-up actions.

• Lead or support security investigations in accordance with SCI standards, including evidence gathering, interviews, documentation, analysis, and recommendations through established investigation procedures.

• Maintain, update and maintain all security records, documentation and reporting systems.

• Supervise all security guards in the field office and ensure effective management of guarding services.

• Coordinate with law enforcement authorities, where appropriate, to support crime prevention and maintain a secure operating environment.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of Office that are consistent with the scope and objectives of SCI Afghanistan operations.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

 Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

 Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

 Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same

 Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

 Future orientated, thinks strategically.

Collaboration:

 Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters

 Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

 Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

 Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

 Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

 Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or a minimum of 3–5 years of comparable professional experience. At least four years of progressively responsible experience with INGOs, including a minimum of three years of security management experience. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of communication technologies and their application in safety and security operations.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Batchlor degree with at least four years of experience in Safety and Security.

• Ability to analyses information and make quick, informed decisions.

• Ability to build and manage relationships with staff, community, government, military, NGOs.

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong training and team building skills.

• Flexible and work well under pressure.

• Competent level skills in core IT applications, particularly MS Office.

• Ability to work in challenging and complex environments.

• A commitment to the values and principles of Save the Children.

• High level of commitment to the principles of development and to the organizational and programmatic goals of Save the Children.

Additional job responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities:

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Safeguarding our Staff:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.

Health and Safety:

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.