Emergency Security Officer - Save the Children UK - South Darfur, Sudan

9 months (possible extension to 12 months), Unaccompanied Status
£ 22,744 plus competitive benefits package

Due to the urgent nature of this position, applications will be reviewed as received and prior to the closing date stated below

SC UK has worked in Sudan - both North and South - since the 1950s. The programme seeks a balance between emergency and long-term development and between work with the displaced and host communities.

Due to the current emergency in Darfur, SC UK Sudan programme is expanding its programme in South Darfur, which is a fast changing security environment, characterised by predictable and unpredictable threats. Therefore, the need has arisen for an experienced Security Officer to provide effective security management. Your key areas of responsibility will include:

 Supporting the Programme and Area Managers to implement SCUK Sudan Security Guidelines and modifying and adjusting them according to the local security situation.

 Developing site specific security and evacuation plans.

 Conducting threat/risk assessments and compiling reports on security assessments of SCUK sites.

 Co-ordinating and liasing on SCUK security matters with all actors in the region.

 Identifying information sources and creating an information gathering network.

 Providing security training for SCUK staff throughout South Darfur.

 Supervising country wide communication systems consisting of HR, VHF, satellite and data systems and train staff on the use this equipment and radio protocols.

To fulfil this challenging role you will have substantial experience in overseas humanitarian security in insecure or hostile environments.

You will be able to demonstrate your technical competence in field based communication systems and be experienced in training staff in the use of systems and also on security and safety related subjects.

You will have solid knowledge and understanding of organisational security issues, threat/risk assessment, security management and security awareness in an insecure environment.

Experience of having worked in an area of conflict, together with a willingness to travel within Sudan is essential.

Type of work: Contract. Location: South Darfur, Sudan. Closing date: 19.11.2004. Date job appeared on the site:05.11.2004

To apply: Recruitment and selection procedures and checks reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Save the Children aims to be an equal opportunities employer.

Please apply online to help reduce our costs: www.savethechildren.org.uk/jobs
Alternatively, if you have problems applying on line please send your c.v. and covering letter to jobs eafrica@savethechildren.org.uk quoting Ref. EA 2507
Closing date: 19th November 2004

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