Staff Safety and Security Focal

ADVERTISEMENT- ACTIONAID INTERNATIONAL SOMALILANDPosition:Staff Safety and Security FocalDuration: 1 yearActionAid 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.

ADVERTISEMENT- ACTIONAID INTERNATIONAL SOMALILANDPosition:Staff Safety and Security FocalDuration: 1 yearActionAid 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.