Спеціаліст(ка) з безпеки/Safety & Security Manager

Job Title: Safety & Security Manager

Location: Lviv with possible travels around Ukraine (GCA).

Starting date: ASAP

Salary and conditions: Salary will be defined based on incumbent’s experience and competences in accordance with the TGH’s salary scale and terms and conditions.

TGH background

‘Actor in a sustainable and shared solidarity’

Established in 1994, TGH (Triangle Generation Humanitaire) is a French international solidarity organization based in Lyon. The organization implements emergency, humanitarian, rehabilitation and development programs in WASH, Food Security and Livelihoods, Shelter/Rehabilitation, Education and Protection sectors. TGH currently operates in 10 countries in Africa, Asia, Middle East and Europe.

TGH applies a ‘zero tolerance’ policy with regard to all misconduct affecting the professional credibility of its employees: TGH staff; partners (local or international) and service providers.

TGH strongly condemns all corporal punishment or physical violence, threats of physical violence, sexual abuse or exploitation, harassment and verbal abuse, as well as all other forms of intimidation.

Presentation of the mission:

Operational in Ukraine since 2016 from Kramatorsk to support the most vulnerable populations affected by the conflict in the Donbass region, TGH wishes to continue and strengthen its intervention in Ukraine. In view of the current situation, part of the team has been forced to move to Lviv, a city that now hosts the entire humanitarian and diplomatic community, to ensure its safety. It is therefore from Lviv, located on the western border and still spared by the fighting, that TGH intends to propose an action to respond to the most urgent humanitarian needs.

 ROLE PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Safety & Security Manager will :

1. Provide Timely, accurate, consultative and situation analysis of the prevailing security situation.
2. Ensure effective safety & security management practices across the country program in line with TGH Safety & Security Essential Standards.
3. Advise the Country Director of any immediate changes in security context which may affect programming ability and/or delivery
4. Liaise with key stakeholders, including UN, NGOs, and Government Authorities, etc.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :

Operational Safety and Security:

• Key support to the Country Office in smooth program operations and ensuring staff and organizational assets.
• Develop a culture of security across the country program and promote the concept that safety and security plans and guidelines should be jointly developed by the whole team to create ownership and encourage compliance as a natural and integral part of program planning and implementation.
• Ensure compliance to S&S Essential Standards/ KPIs, communicate effectively and regularly with the Ukraine Senior Management Team to provide feedback; guidance, advice and support
• Recommend corrective administrative actions on non-compliance to agreed security protocols.
• Develop detailed Hibernation, Relocation and Evacuation Plans and ensure all relevant logistics, drills and training is provided to operationalize contingency and business continuity plans.
• Approve movements plans.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Timely incident reporting, incident management and follow up on all safety and security related incidents (including near misses), affecting our staff or work throughout Ukraine. This will include incidents directly affecting our partners/ beneficiaries.
• Provide daily and weekly Security Reporting, giving incident and trend analysis along with recommendation for strategic planning/ oversight in Ukraine.

Security Planning:

• Proactively be engaged in all program processes, including Proposal developments, security budgets, implementation, logistical and movement plans, and go/no go decisions.
• Update SMT on weekly basis.

Coordination & Representation:

• To ensure safe humanitarian access for TGH and partner programs, engage with wide range of actors on ground to establish trusted relationships. This include INGOs, NGOs, local authorities, partners and communities.
• Advise on/coordinate TGH Senior staff meetings with Government Officials.
• Participate in formal or informal NGO security and analysis networks/forums in the area.
• Liaising with law enforcement agencies over criminal cases and other security matters.

Communications:

• Ensure that appropriate systems (ECTs and Warden Systems) are in place to effectively disseminate safety and security information and updates of security situation to TGH staff through following means: SMS alerts, Emails, Voice calls on satellite phones in the remote and inaccessible areas, where appropriate.
• Assess communications needs and recommend improvements-technological aspects to make sure that all equipment is working and in good condition.
• Update/sharing safety and security emergency tree, warden/first responders with testing it on regular basis.

Training and Development:

• Carry out safety and security training needs assessments for all staff, drivers and guards. Ensure that all staff received training / briefing and orientation through an elaborate training and development plan.
• Conduct security induction and briefings for all new TGH staff and visitors.

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 assigned by the Country Director within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
• The post-holder will comply with all relevant TGH policies and procedures with respect to child safeguarding, safety and security, code of conduct, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate Degree or equivalent in Security Management or related field.
• Security Management Certifications from accredited institution.
• Understands the complexity and values of non-profit organizations and “Do No Harm” principles.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

•     3-5 years INGO Security Management Experience, preferably in East Ukraine.
•     Understanding of current humanitarian safety and security practices and issues affecting aid work globally.
•     Experience of remote security management and working with local partners to build their capacity on security management.
•     Ability to formulate and communicate analysis of a changing security environment in a neutral and impartial manner.
•     Proven track record as a safety and security trainer.
•     Experience in Security Risk Assessment.
•     Experience in Crisis Incident Management.
•     Familiarity with the current security context.
•     Proven experience implementing and sustaining compliance with a security management system, preferably in a conflict environment.
• Fluency in  Ukrainian , Russian and English 
• Excellent Computer skills 
• Experience or knowledge in community participation.
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, establish professional networks, and coordinate with local and country authorities, donors, International Organisations and local NGOs.
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a highly stressful and challenging environment.
• Proven ability to work constructively in diverse teams .
• Proven skills in concise and succinct report-writing. 
• Ability to prioritise security related tasks and complete reports to deadlines.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of TGH.

APPLICATION

Applicants are invited to send their resume and motivation letters in English to [email protected]

Please note that applications without a motivation letter will not be considered. Only successful candidates will be invited for interview.