Senior Safety and Security Officer
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring a Senior Safety and Security Officer based in Afghanistan to coordinate and oversee security operational plans, with a focus on compliance and risk management.
- Role
- Senior Safety and Security Officer
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Location
- Afghanistan, field office
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
The Senior Safety and Security Officer will be based in a field office and responsible for coordinating and overseeing security operational plans, ensuring compliance with safety and security management policies and procedures.
What you'll do
- Lead planning, implementation, and coordination of security activities within the provincial Area of Operations
- Develop and support security proposals, operational plans, and budgets
- Build and maintain effective coordination with community leaders, government, local authorities, implementing partners, and other stakeholders
- Conduct regular consultations with community members and local leaders to strengthen collaboration on monitoring, reporting, and responding to safety and security concerns
- Prepare timely daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual security reports
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or comparable professional experience
- At least four years of progressively responsible experience with INGOs, including at least three years of security management experience
- Advanced knowledge of communication technologies and their application in safety and security operations
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The position is based in a field office in Afghanistan.
What is the compensation package?
Compensation details are not specified in the posting.
What qualifications are required for this role?
A bachelor's degree or comparable experience, at least four years of security management experience with INGOs, and advanced knowledge of communication technologies.
How can I apply for this position?
Applications should be submitted by December 31 to the Save the Children organization.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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