Job Specifications
Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lead, Safety & Security - Asia and Global Road Safety to join our global team.
Team And Job Purpose
Provision of effective safety and security management, governance, policy, procedures and systems that minimises safety, and security risks to staff, programmes, assets and our reputation. Ensuring staff, volunteers and consultants have the right information, are capable, and current to respond and manage critical incidents, and crises, enabling the quality and impact of our programmes for children
Role purpose
To lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of comprehensive safety and security management frameworks across ASIA Country and Response Offices, ensuring alignment with Save the Children's policies and standards. The Senior Lead, Safety & Security provides expert advice, risk assessments, and actionable information to support the safety and security of staff, programmes, assets, and the organisation's reputation, including during SCI declared emergencies. The role also acts as the Global Technical Lead for Road Safety, collaborating closely with Fleet Management (Supply Chain) and the Global Health and Safety and Security manager.
Job Title: Senior Lead, Safety & Security - Asia and Global Road Safety
Reports To: Director, Global Safety & Security
Work Pattern: Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options available
Contract Length: Permanent
Grade: M4
Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location in the Asia Region.
Time Zone : Asia Time Zones (UTC/GMT + / - 4 -10 hours)
Right to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment.
Language Requirements: English
International Travel Requirements: Yes, up to 40%
People Management Responsibility: Number of people managed in total: 1
Principal Accountabilities
Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of the provision of effective safety and security management governance, policy, procedures and systems that minimises safety, and security risks to staff, programmes, assets and reputation in all countries in ASIA.
Facilitates locally led Global Safety & Security (GSS) trainings, including HEAT and Health and Safety training, in alignment with Global Safety and Security standards, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all staff.
Ensure the continuous development and internal quality assurance (IQA) of training curriculums and materials, achieving level 4 accreditation standards, to maintain high-quality and effective training programmes.
Support the formulation and upkeep of health and safety plans and risk assessments for all training programmes and facilities within Asia, promoting a secure and compliant training environment in line with SCI's commitment to safety and inclusivity .
Act as the Global Safety and Security Technical Lead for road safety, collaborating closely with Fleet Management (Supply Chain) and the Global Health and Safety and Security manager.
Builds and maintains a comprehensive external network of road safety experts to leverage best practices, knowledge sharing, and collaborative solutions.
Builds and supports the country offices, and global in a culture of Road Safety, including but not limited to, Road Safety awareness, campaigning, reporting and investigation. Help drive serious preventable RTAs down towards zero.
Experience And Skills
Essential Experience:
Considerable Experience in Safety and Security Management: Including substantial experience in conflict areas or volatile environments, particularly within the ASIA region.
Proficient Experience in Training Design and Delivery: Proven track record in developing and delivering training programmes for diverse audiences.
Extensive Experience in Risk Management: Skill in conducting risk assessments, planning, and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
Capability and Knowledge: Save the Children are fully committed to be as locally led as possible, and global connected as necessary, therefore it is essential that the candidate is either from the region, or has significant experience in the region and is able, and willing to travel to high risk countries such as Afghanistan.
Skills
Leadership and Management: Proven capability to lead, inspire, and manage a team while promoting accountability and ambition. able to drive a vision for safety and security through collaborative and inclusive leadership.
Safety and Security Management: Expertise in developing, implementing, and monitoring safety and security governance, policies, procedures, and systems for reducing risks to staff, programmes, assets, and reputation.
Risk Assessment: Advanced skills in conducting safety and security risk assessments and creating effective mitigation strategies.
Communication: Strong ability to communicate security protocols and procedures effectively to diverse groups,