Safety & Security Assistant

🌍 FHI 360 Ethiopia Job Vacancy 2025: Safety & Security Assistant

📍 Location: Negele Borena, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
🕒 Employment Type: Full-time
📅 Deadline: September 10, 2025
🔎 Requisition ID: 2025200495

📌 Organizational Overview

FHI 360 is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives through integrated, locally driven solutions in health, nutrition, WASH, protection, and humanitarian response.

In Ethiopia, FHI 360’s Crisis Response team supports conflict-affected populations across Tigray, Amhara, Afar, Somali, and Oromia regions, ensuring access to essential services and safety for staff and communities.

📌 Position Overview

The Safety & Security Assistant will support the Safety and Security Manager in managing humanitarian activities at the field level, ensuring staff safety, and overseeing program operations in Negele Borena.

The officer will take lead on risk assessments, security planning, and coordination with local authorities, international security forums, and emergency services.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Conduct task-based risk assessments and develop contingency plans.
• Liaise with host community security agencies and international institutions (UNDSS, INGO Security Forum, Red Cross/Red Crescent).
• Participate in response to non-routine incidents such as evacuations, medical emergencies, or security threats.
• Evaluate emergency evacuation routes and resources, including vehicles, aircraft, fuel supply, and roads.
• Maintain fire safety systems, conduct drills, and ensure availability of firefighting equipment.
• Conduct routine security surveys and inspections of offices and residences.
• Manage and supervise FHI 360 security guards, including scheduling.
• Maintain staff awareness of security procedures and ensure emergency communications are functional.
• Investigate minor security incidents and prepare reports.
• Promote a security-conscious culture across the organization.

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management, Information Management, Business Administration, Political/Social Science, International Relations, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in security management, investigation, military, or police work; prior humanitarian experience preferred.
• Fluent in Amharic and English.
• Strong knowledge of the local context and unbiased analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel 50% throughout the region.

✅ Why Join FHI 360?

• Contribute to humanitarian programs saving lives in Ethiopia.
• Access professional development and capacity-building opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Work in a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment.

📅 How to Apply

Submit your application via the FHI 360 Careers Portal including:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Contact details for three professional references

👉 Apply Here on FHI 360 Careers

🚨 Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding all personnel. All candidates will undergo reference, criminal record, and terrorism finance checks in line with international standards.

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