global security focal team of ActionAid federation.

Training and Exercises:

Provide safety & security training to staff and partners as requested.

Conduct rehearsals and practical exercises to ensure security preparedness.

Programme Criticality Assessments:

Participate in programme criticality assessments and critical decision making from time to time.

Other Duties:

Perform other related duties as required.

Profile

Nationality: Congolese

Education: A relevant university degree or equivalent technical security education.

Essential Experience: Proven professional experience of at least 4 years with an international NGO and at least 2 years at a senior security level in the non-profit, humanitarian and development environment.

Essential Skills:

Excellent knowledge of the operational security context in DRC.

Experience in designing and delivering security trainings and organising security drills for NGO staff.

Excellent knowledge and understanding of the humanitarian principles.

Competent user of MS Teams, Excel, Google Maps and other MS Office Tools.

Able to communicate complex security concepts in simple manner to non-security stakeholders.

Flexible with timings and available for after-hours security emergencies.

Able to travel within DRC for 40-60% of their role.

Ability to listen and maintain confidentiality.

Collaborative and able to work effectively in a diverse team.

Excellent leadership, listening and problem-solving skills.

Desired skills:

Ability to communicate in English is an added plus.

Safety & Security trainer qualification.

How to apply

ActionAid DRC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of a person's race, religion, gender, age or disability status. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Those interested in this position are requested to send their applications (a letter of motivation, an updated CV, names and contact addresses of three referees only in Word) only to the following e-mail address DRC.Job@actionaid.org with the reference number of the recruitment notice in the subject line.

Please make sure you explain in your motivation letter how you meet the job requirements. We urge you to read the job description carefully before applying.

The deadline for submission of applications is on 31st December 2023.

Late application will not be taken into consideration.