Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Safety & Security Manager will provide timely, accurate, consultative and situation analysis of the prevailing security situation. In addition, S/he will ensure effective safety & security management practices across the country program in line with MI Safety & Security Essential Standards. The SSM will advise the Country Director of any immediate changes in the security context which may affect programming ability and/or delivery and liaise wit
Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Safety & Security Manager will provide timely, accurate, consultative and situation analysis of the prevailing security situation. In addition, S/he will ensure effective safety & security management practices across the country program in line with MI Safety & Security Essential Standards.
The SSM will advise the Country Director of any immediate changes in the security context which may affect programming ability and/or delivery and liaise with key stakeholders, including UN, NGOs, and Government Authorities, etc.
- Conduct Safety & Security audits and risk assessments of MI's premises and areas of operations, and oversee the implementation of recommended improvements, including the establishment of a Security Management Plan (SMP), Standard Operational Procedures, Contingency Plans and Risk Matrix
- Establish and maintain local information networks to obtain and verify safety & security information, for the purpose of MI-internal alerts, advisories, and briefings
- Support MI program teams (eg partner due diligence), relevant processes (supplier risk mapping, vehicle maintenance, integration of S&S clauses into contracts) and implementation partners (location selection, safety assessments, mapping of locations) for MI project locations and activities in Ukraine
- Provide inputs for regular contextual analysis and including forecasts and scenario planning and develop and regularly update threats assessments and risk analyzes
- Provide support in developing an access strategy for MI in the project areas as well as design and implement risk mitigation measures
- Identify Safety & Security training needs and facilitate training delivery on necessary safety-related issues and/or procedures when/if required
- Perform other duties as assigned by Line Manager