Security and Safety Officer at World Vision in Savelugu

Job description

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Employee Contract Type: Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term) Job Description: Security & Safety Officer JOB PURPOSE To support the Regional Integrated Programme Manager and Country Security Manager in ensuring that security and safety risks affecting Northern Regional Operations are effectively identified, assessed and managed within the national operating context. The position is accountable for delivering a safe, secure and resilient operating environment through the implementation of security systems, risk management frameworks, and proactive mitigation measures that safeguard staff, assets, information, and programmes. The role strengthens organizational preparedness, security compliance and operational continuity by fostering a culture of safety and security, enabling informed decision-making, and supporting the effective achievement of ministry objectives. The position contributes to informed decision-making by providing timely security analysis, risk assessments, and advisory support to leadership and programme teams in the Northern Regional Operations, involved in over 60% of World Vision Ghana programme and project implementation. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy & Planning · Support to Develop, review and revise the National Office security strategic plan in alignment with WV security policy to ensure the operational priorities of the National Office are appropriately supported within the Northern Regional Operations context. · Maintain updated Security Risk Assessments, Risk Ratings and Core Security Requirement standards, processes and procedures are completed in accordance with WV Security Guidelines. Contribute to programme and project designs and budgets to adequately address Core Security Requirements through the provision of technical security guidance and risk management advice. Security Operations · Work with the Regional Programme Manager and Country Security Manager to carry out Security Risk Assessments as required · Support the implementation and monitoring of Core Security Requirements in line with the required security standards. · Support management of critical incidents within the Northern Regional Operations. · Conduct security investigations when required Networking and External Liaison/Engagement · Represent WV at local NGO security network meetings and ensure information from these groups is disseminated to relevant staff. · Build ongoing networks for sharing security information and coordination. · Develop and maintain strong collaboration with field teams on security and safety. Capacity Building and Technical Training · Coordinate security capacity needs assessment to develop and implement the Regional Security Operations capacity building plan. · Support to develop a culture of security and safety awareness, and monitor staff compliance. · Coordinate security and safety briefings for visiting teams of staff, donors and partners. Reporting and Documentation · Provide regular security report to the Country Security & Safety Manager and Regional Programme Manager. · Provide guidance for timely security incident reporting in accordance with WV incident reporting protocol. · Support field-based security focal persons to prepare and submit routine reports. · Collect, analyze, and disseminate security information appropriately. KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS FOR ROLE Required Professional Experience Experience Minimum of 3 years' progressive experience in field security management, risk management, law enforcement, military, emergency services, humanitarian security or a related field. Demonstrated experience conducting security risk assess