ADVERTISEMENT- ACTIONAID INTERNATIONAL SOMALILAND
Position: Staff Safety and Security Focal
Duration: 1 year
ActionAid 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.
Education, experience & technical competencies.
1. Bachelor’s degree in community development, social sciences or other relevant field of study
2. A minimum of 5 years of non-profit or INGO work experience within international humanitarian assistance programs with demonstrated capabilities in planning, organizing and executing security operations in the field.
3. Strong knowledge of cultural sensitivities, clan dynamics, traditional behaviors & security context.
4. Able to travel to the field on daily/weekly and monthly basis as and when needed.
5. Advanced knowledge in communications technology, including satellite communications, cell phone, website monitoring, etc;
6. Strong experience as a trainer; ability to develop, implement, facilitate and impart learning to a wide range of audiences.
7. Fluency in English and Somali languages is a requirement.
8. Relevant skills in staff safety and security – policies, procedures and practices
9. Familiarity with humanitarian/development context, especially MPCT, protection, and emergency livelihoods
10. Knowledge of project management cycle
11. Grants Management Experience
12. Community development skills
13. Knowledge of MS Office suites.
14. Effective time management, conflict management and negotiation skills
15. Risk Orientation
16. Capacity building and training skills
Interested and qualified individuals should submit a two-page CV and a one-page motivation letter detailing how you qualify for the role to: Admin.Somaliland@actionaid.org latest by March 24th, 2026, 4:00pm (EAT)
ActionAid International welcomes applications from all sections of the community and strives to promote diversity. All applications will be considered on their individual merit. ActionAid has articulated a strong stand on gender justice and safeguarding through its child protection and anti-sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse policies which all staff are expected to abide by.
An attractive compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate. Suitably qualified women are highly encouraged to apply. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, we regret that we can only respond to shortlisted candidates
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