KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:Safety and Security Management Management of Safety and Security Officer, Coordinator and/or other S&S staff – in line with DP processes Ensure the Area Office complies with all Save the Children S&S Minimum Operating Standards and Standard Operating Procedures and contribute to keeping these updated as needed Ensure that all required directions and support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during emergencies, working closely with the Area Director, Safety and Security Director (SSD) and Security Focal Points (SFP). Through the SSD provide support to the Incident Management Team (IMT) for security-related crisis, in the absence of the SSD to be prepared to participate (especially at AO level, where the staff is expected to lead for S&S matters in coordination with the AD). Ensure the Safety and Security Strategy, Framework and Policies and Procedures are being applied in the Easter Ukraine Area Office. Ensure that all staff understand the country-wide safety and security plan (SSMP), and agree to abide by its policies and procedures. Monitor the security environment and adjust security policies and procedures accordingly. Provide analysis, and actively contribute to scenario based planning as part of contingency and emergency preparedness planning Responsible to keep repository and online filing systems / archive up to date Review all field movement plans and provide inputs as needed Ensure AO follow needed OHS policies Responsible for assets, equipment and consumables related to S&S (including PPE) management Assessment and analysis Develop triggers for escalation of security protocols, as well as de-escalation providing relevant information to the SSD. Ensure that incident report forms are properly compiled and submitted on time Monitor events, review incidents and coordinate analysis, follow-up actions and recommendations (including on an ad-hoc basis to staff in Area and Field Offices) Provide security update, which includes situational analysis, actions taken and actions recommended, to the SSD on a regular basis Submit written reports and verbal presentations to the SSD. Provide informed recommendations in the context of security assessments and reviews. Assess application of security policies and level of vulnerability of facilities; recommend changes to enhance security. Enabling Programme Operations Undertake security assessments of and field missions to programme areas and potential programme areas; report on findings and design necessary improvements. Responsible to validate site identification and keep a data base with all static locations, and service contract workers Provide inputs in project planning, budget forecasts and procurement planning (S&S budgets at AO level) Provide safety and security support and advice to area, field managers and partner organisations. Communication and training Pro-actively communicate changes in the context to support scenario based planning Liaise on a regular basis with UN, INSO, government, diplomatic and consular officials and where possible community leaders in the process of gathering and verifying security information. Coordinate the gathering and flow of security information with other relevant actors; classify security information according to its reliability and accuracy. Participate in formal or informal NGO security networks/forums in the area to share information with other NGOs, and gain access to security analyses (if available), support the functioning of this forum. Maintain and review incident reporting and mapping system; ensure that up to date incident maps are available for all Eastern Ukraine Area Office staff on a regular basis. Ensure that appropriate systems are in place to effectively disseminate security information and updates of the security system to staff. Coordinate and manage the proper use of telecommunications systems and alert the SSD to any hardware systems failures. Ensure that regular security meetings are conducted with relevant staff Develop and implement security training plan for all staff; develop and apply evaluation processes to determine whether training competencies are met. Facilitate security management training with staff and visitors, and do monitoring visits in project locations Build capacity of Department and SFPs to conduct threat assessments and security briefings for visitors. Support and backup the SSD in the day-to-day duties. BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)Accountability: Ensure that you work to the best of your ability and demonstrate high levels of commitment to SC Ukraine in order to ensure the objectives of your role and the country programme are met. Ambition: Ensure the effective and efficient use of all Save the Children resources in order to keep costs low and ensure safety in the workplace Collaboration: Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy to ensure maximum protection for children Creativity: Lead, manage and motivate a team, ensuring that they have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback on their performance. Integrity: Other duties as directed. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as politics, economics, development, etc. Minimum years progressive non-profit work experience with international humanitarian assistance program/s Minimum years security management experience in international humanitarian, military or police setting. Advanced level understanding of communications technologies.  EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Ability to analyse information and make quick, informed decisions. Ability to build and manage relationships with staff, community, government, military, NGOs. Excellent English communication skills - both written and verbal – and able to communicate complex situations in a concise manner Effective people management skills. Strong training skills. Flexible and work well under pressure. Demonstrated ability to grain credibility with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of an organization. Team building skills. Competent level skills in core IT applications, particularly MS Office. Ability to work in challenging and complex environments. A commitment to the values and principles of Save the Children. High level of commitment to the principles of development and to the organizational and programmatic goals of Save the Children. Additional job responsibilitiesThe duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.Equal OpportunitiesThe role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.Child Safeguarding:We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.Safeguarding our Staff:The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.Health and SafetyThe role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.