Safety And Access Officer

GOAL is currently seeking to hire a Safety and Access Officer. The position holder will be responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and access of all personnel, assets, and operations in Uganda. The Officer will develop and implement security strategies and protocols that align with the organization’s mission while ensuring compliance with both national and international security standards. S/he will work closely with the Systems Coordinator, Country Director and field teams to ensure the safety of staff and facilitate, and secure access to project locations. The role requires frequent travel to field locations within Uganda and may include liaising with local authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders to support the organization’s operations and access needs

Requirements

• Relevant degree
  
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience in a similar role
  
• Completion of relevant security trainings 
  
• Experience of working in insecure environments and knowledge of security management systems and approaches for NGO’s.
  
• Demonstrated evidence of conducting risk assessments and developing security plans, security operation procedures.
  

• Training skills
  
• Ability and willingness to travel.
  
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft packages, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with an analytical approach to work.
  
• Satellite phone communications experience, operations and management.
  
• First Aid qualification is desirable
  

• To inform and advise senior management on safety and security related issues and ensure that they are kept informed of all security developments and can take appropriate action when required.
  
• To ensure that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to maximize the safety and security of all GOAL staff and that these systems and procedures are always adhered to.
  
• To work with programme managers at all levels to ensure that safety and security is mainstreamed into all areas of planning and operations.
  
• To carryout regular field visits / assessments.