Caritas Austria
Safety and Security Risk Manager – Emergency Responce Team – Ukraine (m/f/d)
30 hours per week – limited to 1 year with possibility of extension
What you will do:
- Work with the Emergency Response Team and Europe Team to
- develop, evaluate, review and update the Ukraine Local Safety and Security Plans
- develop, review and implement standard operating procedures and contingency plans
- develop, evaluate, review and update hibernation, relocation and evacuation plans as well as medical response plans
- Lead on risk assessments for planned office and residences. Ensure compliance with safety and security standards
- Undertake assessments as to standard equipment needed
- Lead in supporting visits to Ukraine by Programme Managers, Communications and other internal stakeholders
- Actively monitor the situation in Ukraine and provide analysis and advice accordingly
- Strengthen the capacity of the Ukraine Team and other stakeholders visiting Ukraine in personal safety and security risk management and ensure compliance of the team with the security rules and procedures
- Establish and maintain relationships with other security focal points
- Support in incident and crisis management
- Frequent travel to Ukraine
- Support the Head of Emergency Response in providing safety and security support to other countries where needed
- Direct reporting line to the Head of Emergency Response. Key interfaces: Head of Europe Team, Local Safety and Security Focal Points for Ukraine
What you will bring:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in the international humanitarian sector with demonstrated capabilities in planning, organising and executing security operations in the field
- Understanding of humanitarian principles and security risk management in a humanitarian context for humanitarians
- Strong experience in capacity building
- Strong knowledge in communications technology
- Regional experience strongly preferred
- Fluency in English
- Ukrainian / Russian language skills a plus
- Ability to work under stress
- Ability to work independently and result-oriented
- Ability to be agile and to adapt
- Capacity building skills
- Positive communication and networking skills
What Caritas offers:
- Gross monthly salary for 30 hours per week between € 2.309,84 and 2.654,51 gross with the possibility of overpayment and depending on professional experience and qualifications; if you receive family allowance: child allowance of € 50,15 gross per child.
- 1-year contract with possibility of extension
- Pleasant and motivating working atmosphere
- A dynamic and inspiring atmosphere of a globally active NGO
- A high degree of personal responsibility
- Individual training, further education and training courses
- Flexible working hours
- Three additional days off
- Two additional days off from the second year of leave (based on a 5-day week)
- Only applications from EU residents will be considered
How to apply
We look forward to receiving your application! Please send your CV and cover letter in English as well as copies of relevant certificates and letters of recommendation to: [email protected]. Applications will be treated confidentially.
Caritas Austria is committed to equal employment opportunities. We encourage anyone who fulfils the above criteria to apply – irrespective of age, gender, or religious, sexual, or ethnic affiliation. Within Caritas Austria there is no space for exploitation, abuse, discrimination, or corruption. Caritas Austria is a member of the interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. The successful candidate will be required to sign and adhere to Caritas Austria’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy.
Closing date: 28-Feb-23