Details of Staff Safety and Security Focal

Job description

ADVERTISEMENT- ACTIONAID INTERNATIONAL SOMALILAND

Position: Staff Safety and Security Focal

Duration: 1 year

ActionAid International Somaliland (AAIS) is seeking a committed and experienced Staff Safety and Security Focal Person who combines a strong commitment to humanitarian values with professional expertise in safety and security management and has proven experience in ensuring a safe and secure environment for staff, assets, and program implementation.

The Role

 The Staff Safety and Security Focal plays a vital role in implementing the Safety & Security Policy and facilitating the safety and security of staff, operations and assets across all areas of operation. Reporting to the Finance and Operations Manager (or designated Security Coordinator), with a functional line to the ActionAid International Global Safety and Security Lead, the Staff Safety and Security Focal is responsible for implementing and monitoring organizational security protocols and procedures that align with ActionAid’s humanitarian principles, global safety & security policy and local context-specific risks. The Staff Safety and Security Focal will work closely with operational staff, program teams, partners and local stakeholders to ensure that security measures support uninterrupted access to project areas, while enabling the safe delivery of humanitarian and development programs.  The role requires up to 35-40% travel to the programme and project sites. The Staff Safety and Security Focal will regularly assess threats and risks in project locations, maintain updated security documentation, and provide timely advice to leadership to support risk-informed decision-making. S(he) will also lead incident management, coordinate staff security training, ensure compliance with donor and partner security requirements, including those of UN agencies, and the INGO Forum. This role demands strong analytical capacity, contextual understanding of conflict dynamics, and the ability to operate with discretion and professionalism in high-risk environments.

Skills and qualifications

Qualification & Experience

Education, experience & technical competencies.

1.       Bachelor’s degree in community development, social sciences or other relevant field of study

2.       A minimum of 5 years of non-profit or INGO work experience within international humanitarian assistance programs with demonstrated capabilities in planning, organizing and executing security operations in the field.

3.       Strong knowledge of cultural sensitivities, clan dynamics, traditional behaviors & security context.

4.       Able to travel to the field on daily/weekly and monthly basis as and when needed

5.       Advanced knowledge in communications technology, including satellite communications, cell phone, website monitoring, etc;

6.       Strong experience as a trainer; ability to develop, implement, facilitate and impart learning to a wide range of audiences.

7.       Fluency in English and Somali languages is a requirement.

8.       Relevant skills in staff safety and security – policies, procedures and practices

9.       Familiarity with humanitarian/development context, especially MPCT, protection, and emergency livelihoods

10.    Knowledge of project management cycle

11.    Grants Management Experience

12.    Community development skill

13.    Knowledge of MS Office suites.

14.    Effective time management, conflict management and negotiation skills

15.    Risk Orientation

16.    Capacity building and training skills

How to Apply.

Interested and qualified individuals should submit a two-page CV and a one-page motivation letter detailing how you qualify for the role to: Admin.Somaliland@actionaid.org  latest by March 24th, 2026, 4:00pm (EAT)

ActionAid International welcomes applications from all sections of the community and strives to promote diversity. All applications will be considered on their individual merit. ActionAid has articulated a strong stand on gender justice and safeguarding through its child protection and anti-sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse policies which all staff are expected to abide by.

An attractive compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate. Suitably qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.   Due to the anticipated volume of applications, we regret that we can only respond to shortlisted candidates

Apply to Admin.Somaliland@actionaid.org