Safety & Security Manager

Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Safety & Security Manager will provide timely, accurate, consultative and situation analysis of the prevailing security situation. In addition, S/he will ensure effective safety & security management practices across the country program in line with MI Safety & Security Essential Standards.

S/he will advise the Country Director of any immediate changes in the security context which may affect programming ability and/or delivery and liaise with key stakeholders, including UN, NGOs, and Government Authorities, etc.

Your responsibilities:

• Conduct Safety & Security audits and risk assessments of MI's premises and areas of operations, and oversee the implementation of recommended improvements, including the establishment of a Security Management Plan (SMP), Standard Operational Procedures, Contingency Plans and Risk Matrix
• Establish and maintain local information networks to obtain and verify safety & security information, for the purpose of MI-internal alerts, advisories, and briefings
• Support MI program teams (eg partner due diligence), relevant processes (supplier risk mapping, vehicle maintenance, integration of S&S clauses into contracts) and implementation partners (location selection, safety assessments, mapping of locations) for MI project locations and activities in Ukraine
• Provide inputs for regular contextual analysis and including forecasts and scenario planning and develop and regularly update threats assessments and risk analyzes
• Provide support in developing an access strategy for MI in the project areas as well as design and implement risk mitigation measures
• Identify Safety & Security training needs and facilitate training delivery on necessary safety-related issues and/or procedures when/if required
• Perform other duties as assigned by Line Manager

Your profile:

• A formal security qualification or appropriate security management training and minimum of 5 years of practical experience in security management
• Prior relevant Safety & Security experience in hostile contexts (humanitarian, aid delivery/relief operations, ideally including medical facility setup and operation)
• Understanding of humanitarian principles and their application within humanitarian security risk management, previous working experience within humanitarian organizations is an advantage
• Proven experience of risk assessments, incident reporting, incident mapping, information collation and analysis, security technology
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and represent at all levels and establish networks and coordinate with different stakeholders with sensitivity to cultural, ethnical, social, and political issues
• Ability and willingness to travel also to high-security-risk environments
• Fluency in both Ukrainian and English Languages (written and spoken)

What we offer:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duty Station: Kyiv/Ukraine with frequent travel to other oblasts 
• Duration of contract: One year (with possibility to extend)
• Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package