Listing Description

Job Description 

The Security Specialist will be an integral part of the People Operations team. Reporting directly to the People Operations Lead and indirectly to country leadership, you will ensure effective security operations, risk mitigation and staff care to support our staff and keep operations up and running during periods of elevated risk in Amhara region and Addis Ababa. You will ensure the Health, Safety, and Security (HSS) for our teams and properties, be the point for staff questions related to HSS and lead on HSS improvements.

Job Level

JL 7

Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with frequent travel to Bahir Dar

Expected Manager

Robert Bedirian

Will this position be managing others?

No

Key Job Responsibilities

• Security monitoring and advising


• Political risk analysis


• Improvement and monitoring of health and safety protocols


• Strategy, Budget and Team Contributions, including involvement in the Global Corporate Operations Working Group


• Perform other similar and related duties

Top Skills and Qualifications

• At least four years of professional work experience, with at least two years experience working in a conflict environment


• Demonstrated past contributions made to an organization’s security policies and protocols


• Good understanding of the political and social media landscape in Ethiopia


• Networking skills


• Extreme proactiveness and rapid reaction to handling health, safety and security issues


• Open availability and rapid response in emergency situations

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Eligibility 

This role is open to Ethiopian citizens, permanent residents, and origin cardholders.

Application Deadline

8th November 2023. Applications after this date will be accepted on a rolling basis. 

For more information reach out to kelly.hauser@oneacrefund.org

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

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