Global Security Officer (100%)

The position will be based in Berlin at our Global Security Unit, atttached to the Office of the President of the Protestant Agency for Diakonie and Development (Evangelisches Werk für Diakonie und Entwicklung e.V.), Brot für die Welt/Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe.   Based in Berlin, Evangelisches Werk für Diakonie und Entwicklung e.V. (EWDE) integrates international development aid & disaster relief and nationwide diaconal work since 2012. With its approximately 850 employees, the agency comprises three brands: Diakonie Deutshland, the protestant umbrella organization of independent domestic welfare work in Germany, the development aid agency Brot für die Welt (BfdW), and the disaster relief & humanitarian aid agency Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe.   Together with our worldwide partners EWDE fights increasing global social inequality and exclusion. Combined efforts in particular focus on practical and political solutions to combat poverty, improve living conditions and ensuring participation of the poorest, most marginalized, and vulenerable communities and regions through humanitarian aid work. In addition to financial support, the agency facilitates the deployment of development workers and volunteers to partner organizations, grants scholarships, and advises partners through local consultancies. In crisis and conflict situations as well as fragile contexts, EWDE supports local partners through funding mechanisms and advcacy for humanitarian and non-violent solutions.   Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe and Brot für die Welt implement the mandate for humanitarian and development aid in a responsible manner based on a Christian worldview and in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Humanitarian Aid. Both organizations combine this approach with a focus on sustainable development. Working in fragile contexts involves significant safety & security risks as well as dealing with crisis & emergency situations.

Responsibilities include:  

• Guided by the EWDE Head of Global Security ensure the well-being of EWDE staff working internationally by minimizing risks to their security, safety and health.
• Identify, analyze, and manage security risks, and establish Security Risk Management (SRM) protocols and tools.
• Jointly lead the Travel Risk Management (TRM) process by assessing risks, advising supervisors and travelers, and implementing risk mitigation measures.
• Develop Health, Safety & Security (HSS) plans and assist overseas field offices in their implementation, providing support to employees, contractors and volunteers working abroad.
• Participate actively in the organizational Crisis Management process, oversee security equipment, and maintain security documentation.
• Provide guidance on Security Risk Management (SRM), Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), and conduct training sessions both domestically and internationally.

You meet the following requirements:  

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field; additional training in Labor Law, Security Risk Management, or international Occupational Health & Safety.
• Substantial professional experience, preferably in Security Risk Management consultancy, with international experience, especially in crisis and conflict regions (fragile contexts).
• Expereince in humanitarian aid and/or development aid as well as security systems, such as Video Surveilance (CCTV) and Access Control Systems (ACS).
• Proficiency in corporate Crisis Management pand working in culturally diverse teams.
• Knowledge and experience in project management, training, commercial/business management, and procurement.
• Excellent English and French language skills, plus proficiency in another relevant language like Spanish and/or Arabic.
• Being available for international travel on regular basis, particularly in crisis & emergency situations
• Regularly being available for 24/7 on-call stand-by for crisis and emergency support (rotation)
• Being available for a Tropical Fitness Exemniation according to German law (G35).

We offer you:  

• flexible working hours and family-friendly working conditions
• attractive Work-From-Home options (home office regulations)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for perosnal development
• 30 days regular annual leave, additional special holiday arrangements
• good public transport connections and bicycle garage on-site

  For any question please contact Dr. Sebastian Drutschmann (Tel.: 030 65211-1710). Questions regarding the application process will be gladly answered by ausschreibung@ewde.de by the HR department.   Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national, or social origin, gender, disability, age, or sexual identity.   The duties of the position include independent and credible representation of EWDE to third parties. We expect an active commitment to the Christian faith, which is also evidenced by membership in the Protestant Church or one of the member churches of the Working Group of Christian Churches in Germany (ACK). Please indicate your religious and denominational affiliation in your application documents.   Remuneration is based on the collective agreement for the German public sector (TVöD), pay group 11, according to the service contract regulations of the Protestant Church in Germany (DVO.EKD).   Please apply by May 13, 2024, using the following link: Jetzt bewerben