Safety and Security Consultant

Terms of Reference for Safety and Security Consultant

Background

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is an international nonprofit organization that promotes unarmed civilian protection in conflict zones around the world. NP is seeking a Safety and Security Consultant to support the development and implementation of risk management strategies and the review and updating of NP's safety and security policies and procedures.

Objectives of the Consultancy

The consultant will have two primary responsibilities:

• Develop risk registers for 8 country programs and a global risk register.
• Review and update NP's safety and security policies and procedures and develop a common framework with country/context-specific adaptations.

Scope of Work

The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment for each country program and the global organization.
2. Develop risk registers for each country program and a global risk register, in collaboration with country teams.
3. Build the capacity of country teams to manage their risk registers and strengthen their risk mitigation and management capabilities.
4. Establish a quarterly review process that includes reporting on the progress of risk management activities in each country program.
5. Review and update NP's safety and security policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with best practices and the organization's mandate.
6. Develop a common framework for safety and security policies and procedures across NP, with allowances for country/context-specific adaptations.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Extensive experience in safety and security risk management in complex conflict situations, with a focus on humanitarian organizations.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment and risk management best practices, including the development and use of risk registers.
• Demonstrated ability to build the capacity of teams and individuals in risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with safety and security policies and procedures in the NGO sector, particularly in the context of conflict zones.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in other languages relevant to NP's country programs is an asset.

Logistics and Timeline

The consultancy will be for a duration of 6 months . The consultant will work remotely, with possible travel to NP's country programs as needed.

Application Process

• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a curriculum vitae or resume highlighting relevant professional experience and qualifications (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page), through our website detailing their experience and how they qualify for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• A detailed proposal outlining the candidate's approach to the development of risk registers, capacity building, policy review, and framework development and include a budget proposal.
• The closing date for applications is  10 march 2024
• Candidates may be selected before the closing date; apply early

SPECIAL NOTICE

Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector.NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We prioritise ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

NO FEE

We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check whether the role you are interested in is posted here on our website.

Keywords

SafetySecurityRisk ManagementConflictAssessmentPoliciesProceduresCapacity BuildingNGO SectorCommunicationInterpersonal Skills