Background

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) is a public health consulting organization dedicated to providing high quality technical and managerial assistance to public health programs throughout the world. JSI works extensively with national and local governments, NGOs, the private sector, and traditional leaders to expand access to services for vulnerable populations.

JSI works at every level of the health system in support of the government’s commitment to expand access to health care to all citizens. We partner with the country’s largest funders, including the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), and UN agencies to help the country transform its health system.

Job Title: JSI/Ethiopia Safety and Security Advisor

Position Type: Full time

Reports to: JSI/Ethiopia Country Finance and Operations Director  

Posting Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 

Duration: one year with a possibility for extension

The Safety and Security Advisor will serve as the lead for safety and security needs across JSI’s project portfolio. They will ensure a comprehensive and robust safety and security program is developed and adhered to by all project staff, actively monitor security threats and inform programmatic planning/travel decisions, provide staff training, and advise JSI’s local leadership on safety and security issues. This position will support all projects managed by JSI in Ethiopia. The position will be based in Addis Ababa, with frequent travel to the regions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary safety and security point of contact for all JSI/Ethiopia projects and coordinate closely with the JSI/Ethiopia Country Finance and Operations Director, JSI/Ethiopia Country Director, various project Chiefs of Party (COPs)/Project Directors (PDs) on all security related issues;
• Actively monitor the security situation across the country and provide real-time updates to project staff whose work and personal safety may be impacted by the various security threats.
• Provide routine security update to the SSPOCs and the JSI leadership.
• Responsible for ensuring that the JSI Ethiopia  Safety & Security Manual (SSM) is adhered to and up-to-date;
• Build a network of safety and security resources across the country, including coordination with other NGO security professionals, to enhance JSI’s access to real-time information and seek out best practices in the field related to security;
• Work closely with all safety and security focal points (in Addis and throughout the regions) to ensure the leadership remain security aware and compliant in all aspects of policy implementation;
• Work closely with the operations teams for each project to strengthen project processes (including travel) from a security perspective;
• Strictly enforce journey management procedures and the standard operating procedures including route assessment, journey briefing, and movement tracking;
• When security incidents occur, plays a lead role to the Crisis Management Team (CMT);
• Conduct trainings for staff including JSI basic policies and procedures (SSM), personal security, road movement procedures, information security, first aid, etc.
• Provide induction/orientation training on safety and security for all new JSI hires, as well as conducts a safety briefing for all international travelers, upon arrival.
• Conduct site security assessments and ensure that infrastructure and security systems are active and operational for JSI offices;
• Prepare incident reports on all security-related incidents that affect JSI staff, office, and assets;
• Monitor functionality and performance of all security related equipment/supplies, including cameras (if applicable), fire alarm system, lighting system, radios, emergency provisions in vehicles, etc. and make arrangements for repairs as needed;
• Under supervision of the Country Finance and Operations Director, coordinate with relevant government departments, law enforcement agencies, communities, etc, in case of any issues related to security incidents/accidents;
• Responsible for implementing JSI’s Accountability Framework and Code of Conduct, and adhering to JSI’s polices on fraud management.
• Travel to the field to provide any of the safety and security related tasks listed above (as needed);
• Perform any other task as assigned by the supervisor.