Security specialist in JERU

Alliance15 representatives - Welthungerhilfe (WHH), Concern Worldwide and Cesvi - have been working together in Ukraine since February 2022, using their combined resources to ensure rapid and effective emergency response and assistance to the crisis-affected population. The project known as JERU (Joint Emergency Response in Ukraine — Joint response to emergency situations in Ukraine) works in Ukraine to support people affected by the conflict.

The JERU team announces a competition to fill the vacant position of specialist on security issues of Mykolaiv Main goal position: enable JERU and JERU partner programs to be effective from a security point of view

Job location: Mykolaiv

Please familiarize yourself with the requirements and description vacancies and send your resume via the link below.

Welthungerhilfe is committed to the fight against terrorism in all its activities.

In addition, in its work, the organization strives to the safety and protection of vulnerable adults and children. Therefore, any candidate who is offered a job with the organization will be screened for belonging to the lists of known and suspected terrorists and will be subject to a number of checks, including a criminal background check.

All Welthungerhilfe employees adhere to internal policies in all their activities and procedures of the Code of Conduct and related policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides security management support for operations JERU throughout the country with an emphasis on Eastern Ukraine and overseeing the implementation of policies, procedures and recommendations;
• Monitors the movement of personnel and supports the process of planning and approving movements;
• Provides security analysis and assessment support designated zones, routes and premises, as well as providing relevant recommendations;
• Translate between English and Ukrainian during meetings with authorities, partners and other stakeholders parties;
• Improving JERU's relationships with partners, local sources, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders to share information, obtain local movement permits, provide security management support, etc.;
• Under the guidance of the Security Advisor, provide support to JERU partners in implementing their security management priorities such as security training and assessment;
• Timely and accurately collects and shares information, including from local sources, relevant to security assessment and planning. Notify the Security Advisor of new developments or issues; provide written reports as needed;
• Ensures regular communication with the security service and communication on operational matters with JERU partners;
• Performs planning and procurement of security goods and servicesand security;
• Maintains security and safety of premises and equipment, including through regular inspections and testing;
• Updates and analyzes humanitarian access issues;
• Plans and conducts training and briefings for JERU personnel with emphasis on drivers and field project personnel;
• Assists the Safety Advisor in conducting safety and security training;
• Performs emergency response and incident management, including if an emergency occurs outside normal business hours;

Requirements:

• Higher education (preferred)
• 3 years of work experience in the field of security or operations management
• one year of work experience in the field of NGO security (preferred)
• Experience working in a humanitarian organization or organization of civil society;
• Confirmed work experience in places of increased risk;
• Fluency in Ukrainian, English (intermediate)
• Computer knowledge (MS Office, social media, Google Maps);
• Team player with strong problem-solving skills;
• Driver's license (category B).

What we offer:

• Official employment under an employment contract (until 12/31/2025 with the possibility of extension) .
• Competitive salary level and annual bonus.
• Medical insurance (after completion of the trial period).
• Paid vacation — 29 calendar days per year.
• The trial period is 3 months.

The organization reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified. Welthungerhilfe values ​​diversity and provides an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We accept applications from suitably qualified people from all walks of life, including persons with disabilities.

Dear candidate, by submitting an application, you consent to the processing of personal data in accordance with the Law of Ukraine "On the Protection of Personal Data"