Safety and Security Officer

The Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh), with headquarters in Lausanne and an office in Zurich, is the leading Swiss child rights organisation with more than 2000 employees worldwide. We stand together with children to uphold their rights, protect their lives and improve their well-being. We achieve this through innovative programmes focused on health, migration and access to justice, specially designed to have a positive and sustainable impact.

Tdh has been working in Afghanistan since 1995 and carry out projects related to Child Protection, Mother and Child health and Livelihood Programs in Kabul, Balkh, Kunar and Nangarhar provinces.

To support the safe implementation of Tdh operations in Nangarhar and other field locations, including district-level project sites, through effective security risk management, security assessments, reporting, staff briefings, and implementation of security procedures and mitigation measures. The primary duty station will be Jalalabad City; however, the Safety and Security Officer will be required to travel regularly to districts and other Tdh project locations within the Eastern Region, based on operational needs and security requirements.

Main responsibilities:

1. Security Monitoring & Analysis

• Monitor and analyze security developments within the Eastern Region.

• Collect, verify, and disseminate security information relevant to Tdh operations.

• Provide timely security alerts, advisories, and recommendations to management in the mentioned province.

• Maintain updated situational awareness through local sources, stakeholders, and open-source information.

• Identify emerging threats, trends, and potential risks affecting staff, assets, and programs.

2. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly security reports.

• Prepare incident reports, flash reports, and special security updates as required.

• Report and document security incidents, accidents, and near misses.

• Maintain accurate security databases and incident tracking records.

3. Risk Assessments, Field Security & Field Travels

• Conduct security risk assessments of project sites, offices, guesthouses, warehouses, and field locations.

• Assess newly proposed or non-approved locations prior to operational engagement.

• Conduct security assessments of locations in Jalalabad and other operational areas as requested by Eastern Area Coordinator.

• Conduct route assessments and provide travel security advice.

• Support the development and updating of site security plans and contingency measures.

• Identify mitigation measures to reduce exposure to security risks during field operations.

4. Movement & Operational Support

• Monitor staff movements and support movement tracking procedures.

• Support emergency response and crisis management activities.

• Ensure implementation of check-in/check-out procedures for field movements.

• Coordinate with field teams to ensure safe and timely travel planning.

• Assist in activation of evacuation or relocation procedures when required.

5. Staff Safety & Capacity Building

• Provide security briefings for staff, consultants, and visitors.

• Conduct security awareness sessions and support emergency preparedness exercises.

• Deliver context-specific safety guidance based on current threat environment.

• Support onboarding security orientation for new staff members.

• Promote a strong security culture across all field teams.

6. Liaison & Coordination

• Maintain professional relations with local authorities, community representatives, humanitarian actors, and other stakeholders.

• Coordinate with INGOs security focal points and inter-agency security networks when required.

• Share relevant security updates with coordination forums while maintaining confidentiality protocols.

7. Compliance & Security Management

• Ensure compliance with Tdh Security Management Plans, SOPs, and security policies, and provide support to the Safety and Security Officer based in Kabul.

• Support implementation of minimum operating security standards across all field locations.

• Conduct periodic review of compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.

• Perform any other tasks as may be requested by the line manager or function supervisor.

Education :

• Bachelor degree from a recognized university in social science.
  

Experience / Skills :

• Minimum 5 years of experience in security & safety field in INGOs or international organizations or UN Agencies.

• Strong knowledge of current context of the country

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in MS Office.

• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

• Excellent in English and Dari/Pashto is required.

Ability to prioritize: ability to prioritize effectively based on operational and project needs is essential.

Solid planning skills: Proven experience in developing timely and effective plans and successfully following through on their implementation.

Excellent communication skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with the relevant departments, and external stakeholders and authorities and to ensure timely follow-up through meetings, trackers, and other coordination tools.

Proactivity and initiation: Demonstrated ability and experience in improving processes, tools, and documentation to ensure high-quality, transparent, and fair practices in Afghanistan

Languages:

• Excellent verbal and written English, in addition to fluency in Pashto and Dari
  

IT knowledge :

Microsoft Office package

Tdh General Code of Conduct and Ethical Policies :

• Commits to promoting and complying with the Global Code of Conduct, systematically reporting any violations of the Code through Tdh's formal reporting mechanisms and dealing with any violations of procedures and processes appropriately.

• Raises awareness of the Foundation of the risks of policy non-compliance, violence and abuse, and related rights, towards children, community members and our own employees.

• Undertakes to comply with key ethical policies and guidelines, including the Safeguarding Policy, the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy, the Conflict-of-Interest Policy and other policies related to the prevention of terrorist financing and criminal activities, as well as workplace behavior.

• Commits to putting values and principles into practice through exemplary behavior, in full compliance with the Code of Conduct, and always respecting established procedures and processes.

• Commits to developing a compliant and enlightened management culture within the organization and in our work with children and the communities in which we operate.

References :

Please note that all job offers will be subject to satisfactory references and checks (criminal record and anti-terrorism funding check). Terre des hommes will ask the Human Resources of previous organisations to provide references on any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment as well as fraud and corruption, during employment, or incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left employment.

Procedure:

Only complete applications (updated and accurate CV + covering letter) received through Tdh online application platform will be processed. It is essential that all information provided is complete, truthful and verifiable, as any discrepancies may affect your eligibility in the recruitment process.

Additional documents (diplomas, work certificates, etc.) will be requested at a later date. 

Please note that

• Only applications submitted through the online platform will be considered. Applications submitted by email, in person, or through other means will not be accepted.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.

• Tdh upholds the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion, and maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any harm, abuse, or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults by staff, representatives, or partners.

• Female candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Tdh values the diversity, perspectives and contributions each individual brings to the team.