NORTH SUDAN - Safety Manager

NORTH SUDAN - Safety Manager DARFUR: Safety Manager Unaccompanied Post Initial Contract Length: 24 months

Start Date: 1st October 2011 An efficient people person is sought to lead security and health and safety management within all activities in Tearfund’s North Sudan Disaster Management Programme. This will involve responding to incidents in coordination with the Programme Director and Area Coordinators. The Safety Manager will conduct ongoing assessments of threats and provide advice to the Programme Director on managing risks. Specific responsibilities include ensuring regular training in procedures, coordinating security information and developing and maintaining Tearfund’s policy and procedures. Where necessary they will also assist the field management in maintaining practical facilities which adhere to these policies and procedures.

You must have proven experience as a manager or officer in an insecure environment along with relevant training in this area. In addition, you will have experience in providing training to staff involved with security functions as well as in conducting threat assessments and handling and investigating security incidents.

You must be a strong team player with good communication skills, have a good cross-cultural awareness and a genuine heart for the poor, and be prepared to live in potentially insecure conditions. All posts involve potential contact with children and the recruitment process will include specific checks related to child protection issues.

For a job description and to apply online visit www.tearfund.org/jobseekers/international

£27,538 plus benefits

Closing date: 28/06/2011