Safety and Security Manager

SAFETY AND SECURITY MANAGER Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe POSITION OVERVIEW As Safety and Security Manager, you will lead the implementation of security management frameworks across Johanniter's operations in Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia. Working closely with the Country Director, you will be the key architect of safety strategies that protect our staff, assets, and operational capacity. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on crisis response coordination, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement to create secure working environments across all our programs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES You will develop and execute comprehensive security strategies tailored to each operational context while ensuring alignment with global Johanniter standards. Your responsibilities include conducting thorough risk assessments, coordinating crisis response efforts, managing stakeholder relationships, and delivering staff training programs that build security awareness throughout the organization. You will champion compliance with both organizational policies and local regulatory requirements, providing operational support to country management and local project teams. STRATEGIC IMPACT You will actively embody Johanniter's core values and translate them into tangible security practices. Contributing to the development and implementation of global strategic initiatives, you will ensure that country-level security operations align with international best practices while remaining responsive to local contexts. Your work will directly enable Johanniter to deliver humanitarian assistance safely and effectively across the region. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in security management, particularly in complex humanitarian or multi-country environments. You should demonstrate strong crisis management capabilities, excellent stakeholder coordination skills, and the ability to build and lead effective teams. Strategic thinking combined with practical problem-solving abilities is essential, as is a commitment to organizational values and inclusive humanitarian practice.