ROLE PURPOSE:
The Safety and Security Coordinator supports the Haiti CO Program in context of development and humanitarian by providing tactical and operational security management support to staff and partner organizations. The incumbent of the role will be responsible to assure adequate security risk management across the country program through:
a) Timely, accurate, consultative and situation analysis of the prevailing security situation.
b) Ensuring effective safety & security management practices across the country program in line with SCI Safety & Security Essential Standards.
c) Advise the CO S&S Manager and Country Director of any immediate changes in security context which may affect programming ability and/or delivery.
d) Assessment of partner organization’s safety & security management capacity and supporting them while building their capacity and extending security advice, as required, to the partner organizations as per SCI Partnership Security Management Framework.
e) Liaise and maintain a good and strong relationship key stakeholders, including UN/UNDSS, INGOs, and Government Authorities, etc.

While on assignment the post holder will play a key role in the capacity building of Safety & Security Focal Points.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :
As a member of the Extended Senior Management Team, contribute to:
• Leadership of the Haiti Country Office in Security and Safety management.
• Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors.
• Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to programme needs.
• Ensure Country Office complies with all Save the Children Management Operating Standards, Standard Operating Procedures and KPIs.
• Ensure that all required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during emergencies.
• Provide support as required to the Incident Management Team in case of security-related crisis.

Policies and procedures
• Actively contribute with the development and maintain country-wide security plan that is consistent with the acceptance model and Save the Children standards.
• Ensure that all staff understand country-wide security plan and agree to abide by its policies and procedures.
• Monitor the security environment and adjust security policies and procedures accordingly.
• Ensure quality and relevance of area security plans.
• Undertake reviews of policies and procedures; identify opportunities to enhance security.

Assessment and analysis
• Ensure that all incidents are reported in the following 24 hours of occurrence, and ensure all staff are familiar and know how to report incidents properly and on time.
• Monitor events, review incidents and coordinate analysis, follow-up actions and recommendations
• Provide security update, which includes situational analysis, actions taken, and actions recommended to SC Senior Management Team on a regular basis.
• Submit written weekly and monthly reports to S&S Manager.
• Provide informed recommendations in the context of security risk assessments.
• Oversight the implementation of S&S policies and regularly assess the level of vulnerability of SC facilities; recommend changes to enhance security.
• Update PDIs and contingency plans and SSMPs on regular intervals.

Programme implementation
• Monitor safe movement of staff, e.g. proper vehicle fleet management policies, adequate safety and communications equipment in vehicles, and training of drivers in established procedures and requisite skills.
• Assist with programme proposal development to ensure adequate consideration of safety and security needs and inclusion of safety and security costs.
• Undertake security assessments of and field missions to programme areas and potential programme areas, report on findings and design necessary improvements.

Communication and training
In coordination with S&S Manager:
• Liaise on a regular basis with UN/UNDSS, government, diplomatic and consular officials and community leaders in the process of gathering and verifying security information.
• Coordinate the gathering and flow of security information with other relevant actors; classify security information according to its reliability and accuracy.
• Update/sharing safety and security emergency tree with testing in on regular basis.
• Maintain and review incident reporting and mapping system; ensure that up to date incident maps are available for all SC staff on a regular basis.
• Coordinate and manage the proper use of SC telecommunications systems.
• Develop and implement security training plan for all staff; develop and apply evaluation processes to determine whether training competencies are met.
• Facilitate security management training with staff in the country office and at project locations.
• Conduct threat assessments.
• Provide recommendations to SC staff as to ways in which they can effectively reach out to, gain acceptance from and improve their image in host communities.
• Develop security briefing materials and provide orientation for incoming or newly appointed SC staff.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Talent Development and Diversity Policy.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduate degree or equivalent in Security Management or related field.
• Security Management Certifications from accredited institution.
• Understands the complexity and values of non-profit organizations and “Do No Harm” principles.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• 3-5 years INGO Security Management Experience.
• Formal security qualification or advanced security management training
• Understanding of current humanitarian safety and security practices and issues affecting aid work globally.
• Ability to work in complex, difficult and risky contexts.
• Experience of remote security management and working with local partners to build their capacity on security management.
• Ability to formulate and communicate analysis of a changing security environment in a neutral and impartial manner.
• Proven track record as a safety and security trainer.
• Experience in Security Risk Assessment.
• Experience in Crisis Incident Management.
• Familiarity with the current security context.
• Proven experience implementing and sustaining compliance with a security management system, preferably in a conflict environment.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, establish professional networks, and coordinate with local and country authorities, donors, International Organisations and local NGOs.
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a highly stressful and challenging environment.
• Proven ability to work constructively in diverse teams and to manage national staff.
• Proven skills in concise and succinct report-writing. Ability to prioritise security related tasks and complete reports to deadlines.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin all aspects of the job.
• Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.
• Good technological skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet).
• Fluent in written and spoken French, Creole and English.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Safety & Security Manager

Close coordination with: Programme Operations Director, Regional S&S Manager and S&S Coordinator in field office in Les Cayes.

Staff reporting to this post: Oversight to guards appointed for S&S of SCI compounds in PaP.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Safeguarding our Staff:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

CV, Letter of interest, Copies of Diplomas or/& certificates.