GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE:

The Safety & Access Officer will be responsible for the development and implementation of safety and access strategies within their regional remit. This role ensures that robust security systems are in place to support GOAL Ethiopia humanitarian operations, while enabling safe access to affected populations. The officer will provide expert analysis, training, and strategic guidance to country teams, working closely with senior leadership to ensure staff safety and operational continuity in complex and volatile environments

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY/DUTIES

1. Strategic Safety & Access Management

Implement their designated regional specific safety and access strategies aligned with organizational policies and humanitarian principles.

Support Safety & Access Manager in integrating safety and access considerations into program planning and delivery. Advise on risk mitigation measures and contingency planning for field operations.

2. Security Systems Oversight

Ensure implementation, and regular review of security management systems within their designated region.

Conduct field assessments and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of current safety protocols.

Lead local incident management processes and ensure lessons learned are captured and applied.

3. Contextual Analysis & Reporting

Monitor and analyze political, social, and conflict dynamics within their regional responsibility, producing regular security updates and forecasts.

Provide timely and actionable advice to senior leadership based on contextual developments.

Maintain strong networks with local and international security actors to enhance situational awareness.

4. Capacity Building & Training

Deliver tailored safety and access training for staff at all levels, including crisis response, personal safety, and access negotiation.

Promote a culture of safety and preparedness across their operational field offices.

This will include promoting capacity building of local partners and local communities.

5. Coordination & Representation

Act as the primary safety and access focal point for their operational area, liaising with the Safety & Access Manager and the Senior Safety & Access Officer

Represent the organization in relevant security coordination forums and inter-agency platforms.

Collaborate with peer agencies to share information and coordinate access strategies.

Qualifications & Requirement

Do you want to join an exciting organization that brings high level impact to the community and adds value to your professional advancement? Then join us if you have:

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, Political Science, Police Science, and related Humanitarian Studies or equivalent experience in a similar role.

• Minimum 5 years of related experience which direct 3years in safety and access roles, preferably in complex emergencies.

• Proven experience in Ethiopia or similar contexts.

• Strong understanding of humanitarian principles, access negotiation, and conflict sensitivity.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver training programs.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Fluency in English required; knowledge of local languages is an asset.

• Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and decision-making under pressure

• Cultural sensitivity and diplomatic negotiation skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse teams

• Strong writing and reporting skills

• Desirable/Advantageous Credentials:

• •             Strong leadership, mentoring, and capacity-building abilities.

• •             Commitment to GOAL’s humanitarian principles, values, and safeguarding standards

• •             Other security management related qualifications

• Safeguarding & Inclusion:

• To foster an inclusive working environment which is non-threatening and safe for all. An environment that addresses safeguarding adequately in its processes and where the barriers to raise and discuss concerns about safeguarding issues are identified and where possible mitigated.

• Values & Behaviours:

• Strong commitment to upholding and promoting GOAL’s values; Inclusiveness, Transparency & Accountability Courage, Partnership and Humanitarianism

• Mainstreaming issues (general description of the responsibility of the job holder in terms of Gender, Child Protection, Environment and HIV/AIDS issues.)

• Familiarize self, understand and implement, according to area of responsibility, GOAL’s policies and procedures on mainstreaming of Gender, HIV/AIDS and Child Protection.

• Integrate diversity issues into day-to-day working practices, policies and procedures and monitors practices for any disproportionate impact. 

• Actively promote staff sensitivity and awareness of Gender, HIV/AIDS and Child Protection issues.

• Be approachable and give positive, practical support to staff who may feel vulnerable, victimized or unfairly treated. 

• Act as a role model and provide feedback to encourage others in supporting employment equity and diversity principals, and the accommodation of other differences in the workplace. Model the flexibility required for working in a diverse environment.

• Compliance Issues

• Familiarize self and understand GOAL’s donor compliance issues, specifically with respect to the terms and conditions of the donor or donors the programmes are funded by and comply with same in area of responsibility.

• Participate in grant management meetings and present respective part to participants,While preparing and finalizing donor financial budgets and workings, make sure that they are sent to the Donor Compliance Department so they can place them in the central donor section

APPLICATION PROCEEDURE: 

Interested and qualified applicants need to submit ONLY once their non - returnable application with CV for one vacancy. The vacancy references number along with the title & duty station need to be written in the application letter.

Applicants can directly apply via ethiojobs.net & Due to the urgency, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

GOAL strongly encourages female candidates to apply!

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and exam.

Shortlisted candidates will need to submit other supporting documents upon request at later stage.

GOAL is not able to contribute towards any costs incurred by candidates during the recruitment process. 

.  Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in security management, Political Science, Police Science, and related Humanitarian Studies or equivalent experience in a similar role. -Minimum 5 years of related experience which direct 3years in safety and access roles, preferably in complex emergencies. Duties & Responsibilities: - Develops and maintain relationships with security-related actors, including host government law enforcement authorities and other stakeholders How to Apply Applicants can apply using the link provided below.