Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan International aims to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalized with high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits by increasing its income, working in partnership with others and operating effectively.





Plan International, one of the world’s largest children’s NGOs, has been working in Haiti for over 43 years with children, youth and poor communities.

Purpose:
The Safety and Security Officer will be responsible for overseeing and actively monitoring the safety and security environment in Haiti by establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with government officials and peers and ensuring that Security Protocols are regularly reviewed and updated and followed by both staff and visitors, to ensure the security of all Plan International staff, property and operations.

This will involve, but is not limited to: promoting a culture of security; security incident reporting; security guard oversight and management; monitoring and analysing the security situation in Haiti, promulgating and maintaining all the Standard Mandatory Security documents Safety and Security Operating Procedures (SSOPs), TSSA, and SRA.

The scope of responsibility is for both Plan International Haiti and all authorised visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key advisor to the Country Management Team on safety and security matters.
• Maintain strong links and relationships with other security-related networks and organizations and assist in developing effective security networks & responses relevant to the Haiti context.
• Maintain an appropriate level of contact with regional and IH Safety and Security personnel and other external stakeholders to support the implementation of Plan’s Security strategy.
• Prepare security reports and provide regular security analysis.
• Scan the security environment and adjust security phases, policies and procedures accordingly.
• Responsible for country-wide security management in line with the acceptance model and Plan International standards.
• Develop country-wide security and evacuation plans and drives compliance with the organization security policies and procedures.
• Capacity development of security focal points and officers across field locations.
• Initiate security alerts as appropriate in line with the ever-evolving security context across the country.

Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives :
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 – 5 years of relevant working experience in a safety and security advisory or management role in a complex political humanitarian crisis
• Formal technical training in security and safety is a plus. Past management roles with INGOs in unsecure environments is a plus
• English, French .Creole fluent
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and advocacy skills. Ability to lead by influence and knowledge, rather than hierarchical authority
• Experience of designing and delivering training particularly basic personal safety and security,
• Ability to get along with a diverse group of people, provide exceptional customer service while managing multiple priorities
• Knowledge, or ability and willingness to learn Plan International management and program tools and frameworks, adhere to all Plan International’s policies and guidelines.
• Mental/Physical Requirements: Approximately 50-60% travel, primarily within Haiti and sometimes in remote areas with minimal amenities; often with short notice.

Your application must have: cover letter, CV, copies of diplomas and work certificates, Police Record.

Plan is an organization that advocates equal access to employment and is committed to the protection of children and gender equity. Applications from women are strongly encouraged.
Only candidates whose files have been pre-selected will be contacted by phone.

2018-12-16