Safety Officer – Ethiopia – Mekelle

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have Bachelor’s Degree in political science or a relevant field from a recognized college/University?

Do you have  at least three (3) years of practical experience in safety management?

Do you have proven expertise in Ethiopia’s safety context along with a good understanding of the safety environment and dynamics?

Do you have practical experience in safety management in the context of UN or INGO humanitarian operations?

If the answer is yes, then would like to hear from you>

The Role

We are looking for a safety Officer is to ensure that the Country Safety Strategy is developed, implemented, monitored, and reviewed in line with Oxfam policies, standards, and requirements.

• To support Oxfam Ethiopia programs’ capacity to manage safety risks effectively providing for effective implementation of programme objectives.

• To secure specialist advice and support on safety management to the Programme Manager and other programme/project managers, and staff.

What we are looking for

The Safety  Officer position will require to be an exceptional, dedicated, and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs with the following qualification and competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in political science or relevant field from recognized college/University
• At least three (3) years of practical experience in safety management
• Proven expertise in Ethiopia safety context along with a good understanding of the safety environment and dynamics.
• Good influencing, communication, interpersonal, and negotiating skills with internal and external audiences including in complex and stressful environments.
• A good understanding of fundamental human rights, humanitarian laws, and humanitarian principles
• Established experience in providing training, including field-based training.
• Ability to work under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities.
• Capacity to be on standby 24/7 and ready to travel at a short notice.
• Fluency in English both oral and written communication
• Ability to use computer and Ms-applications
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts
• Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting women’s rights and those of marginalized people in all aspects of Oxfam’s work in Ethiopia
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in changing situations

Desirable:

• Practical experience in safety management in the context of UN or INGO humanitarian operations
• Special training or certification from military or police institution will be a plus
• Knowledge of other spoken languages and/or dialects in Ethiopia.

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to act as a key contributor to our work of supporting those most in need. You will also have a chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and internationally-focused environment and we offer fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through www.ethiojobs.net or using Oxfam’s internal /External application portal https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/or https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/14120/description on or before 27th June 2021.

Your application will be shortlisted based on your CV and your responses to the above questions. You need not comment on your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

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