Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.

The Opportunity

The Regional Safety and Security Manager will oversee, contribute towards, promote, and implement the global security strategy, policies, and guidelines in conjunction with (and in consideration of) Plan’s Global Security Policy, Security Standards, and Security Plans for all the Region’s Offices and other designated entities [includes Regional Office (RO), Clusters, Countries, National Offices (NO) and FCNO, etc.]. The Regional Safety and Security Manager proactively provides advice, support, instruction, and training to all Plan offices in the region on security and safety issues and is the technical supervisor of all security appointments within the region.

The Individual

• Demonstrable knowledge and practical work experience, preferably with non-profit or NGOs within international humanitarian assistance programs, with proven capabilities in planning, organizing, and executing security operations in the field between 7-10 years.
• In-depth knowledge or work experience in post-conflict and/or complex emergency environments.
• A deep and clear understanding of humanitarian principles, codes of conduct, and ideally, specific sub-sector work: protection, health, and shelter, linked to INGO field operations contexts.
• Good understanding and experience in neutrality in local conflicts and conflicting parties – interaction with all parties and maintaining a position of (humanitarian) neutrality is a necessity of the role.
• Police/military experience within peace-keeping settings will be an added advantage.
• In-depth knowledge in Security, Social Sciences, International Development, or related fields.
• Demonstrable experience in security report writing and analysis (sample will be requested).
• Demonstrable practical experience in security management, training and/or analysis role in a relevant organisational setting.
• Advanced level knowledge of communications technology, including VHF, HF radio systems, satellite communications, cell phone mediums, etc.

Please follow this link for a full role profile: JD Regional Safety & Security Manager – ROA.pdf

Location: Any of the countries: Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Brasil, Ecuador or Peru

Reports to: Regional Director and Global Director of Safety & Security

Grade: 17

Closing Date: June 12th, 2024

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from 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.

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