ROLE PURPOSE: 

Provide support to SCI staff in West, Central and South Darfur to manage all staff safety and access related issues to deliver all humanitarian programme in the region. The role holder will ensure all safety and access related protocols and guidelines are maintained and rolled out for all SCI staff. The role-holder will also work with local authorities to ensure set access and safety related procedures are met. 

The safety and access officer will report to the Safety and Access Coordinator and will also provide support in adjusting, changing procedures as the context may require. 

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Safety and Access Coordinator/Great Darfur 

• To monitor day to day context, situation in coordination with local authorities and provide update to the Head of Programme Implementation in Centra/West and South Darfur and the Safety and Access Coordinator 
• Monitor the regional situation, and provide context analysis based on information collected in the region, and suggest action to HPIs and Safety and Access Coordinator 
• Organize and conduct context related assessments and suggest action for humanitarian intervention, or/and align with existing humanitarian programming 
• Oversea and ensure Save the Children International’s safety and security procedures e.g. SOPs contingency plans followed and implemented by all field offices under the jurisdiction of the role 
• Provide guidance on safety, risk management and access negotiation for humanitarian programming, to ensure appropriate systems are in place for field staff to carry out duties and works. 
• Provide support in collecting information about accessibility of communities, locations for humanitarian intervention, and share update with HPIs and Safety and Security Coordinator 
• Facilitate safety, access related training for staff in West, Central and South Darfur based on gaps and needs, including mandatory safety and security trainings 
• Review and update security-briefing documents and conduct orientation of new staff and visitors. Act as a liaison with all visitors to West, Central and South Darfur 
• Ensure that all incidents are reported without delay to the Safety and Access Coordinator, and also report submitted in SCI online reporting system 
• To liaise and work in collaboration with other departments e.g., administration/HR, logistics, finance and program to ensure supplies and materials are received, payments provided where necessary for carrying out the safety and access related activities 
• To ensure program staff have adequate and proper communication equipment, e.g., mobile phones, SAT phones, WhatsApp along with reliable communication protocols including communication tree.
• Maintain appropriate networking/ links with NNGOs and INGOs, UN Agencies and local authorities to stay informed on safety and access matters.
• Provide support to the Safety and Access Coordinator and other senior staff in revision and updating SOPs and related protocols 

KILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SCI Values in Practice) 

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for himself, takes responsibility for their own personal development.
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their colleagues, external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• BA in social sciences, international relations, business management, or other relevant field experience.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Solid experience in safety and access related work in a conflict/post conflict environment
• Previous experience working with UN Agencies e.g. UNAMID, DSS, or other INGOs in the field of safety/security and access 
• Understanding Darfur regarding security, culture, tribal dynamics and economy context
• Demonstrate ability to build staff capacity in safety and access related works 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written in both English and Arabic 
• Ability to follow procedures, work independently and cooperatively with team members is required, particularly under high stress and sometimes-insecure conditions. 

Experience in analyzing and understanding the complexity of Darfur 

Equal Opportunities 

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: The jobholder is subject to Child Safeguarding policy, standards and procedures.

The Child Safeguarding level for this position is level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.