Radio Operator- Maternity Cover Full Time NEW

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People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanity, freedom, equality and solidarity.

People in Need was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents, journalists and activists and has grown to become one of the largest non-profit organization in Central and Eastern Europe.

Throughout our 30 years of existence, People in Need continues to engage in humanitarian aid, development cooperation, education and social inclusion.

We have been operating in Ethiopia since 2003, working in five regions; Oromia, Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, Amhara and Tigray in different multi sectoral projects in the areas of development and emergency response.

People in Need, from the very start of its operations in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education, Agriculture, Climate and Environment, Water and Social protection.

We are part of Alliance 2015, (https://www.alliance2015.org/ a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. This collaboration increases effectiveness, both in working in the target countries and in campaigns change to advocacy aimed at influencing the attitudes and policies of politicians and general public opinion and awareness in Europe.

More information at https://www.peopleinneed.net/ or HERE.

PIN currently is seeking energetic, disciplined, responsible applicants for the position of: Radio Operator – Maternity Cover for Access and Safety Department.

Length of Contract: definite until January 31, 2026

Place of Work: – Based in Addis Ababa with frequent field travel to PIN’s project sites in different regions as required.

Salary: 258 USD

Job Description

Key summary

Under overall supervision of Access & Safety Coordinator (ASC) is responsible for the overall coordination of the Access & Safety related activities and operation of Country Program (CP), supervision of Radio Operator and closely cooperation with Logistic Managers – Fleet and Premises, and Access & Safety focal point(s) in different implementation areas who is/are partially involved in some access & safety agenda.

The ASC ensures that required plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are kept up to date and security contacts maintained. The Access & Safety Coordinator reports directly to Country Director, providing ongoing access & safety assessments, context analysis, identifying risks and mitigation measures. The Access & Safety Coordinator will be based in Addis Ababa with frequent visits to other PIN offices/implementation areas in Ethiopia (Sidama, Oromia, Tigray, Central and South Ethiopia Regions, etc.).

Tasks and responsibilities

The Access & Safety Coordinator will be responsible for the following agenda.

Security and Safety Management Plans

• Responsibility for development and regular revision of PIN Security and Safety Management Plans (SSMP) – Standard Operating Procedures, Contingency Plans etc;
• Ensuring the SSMP are implemented and disseminated in all PIN activities and projects;
• Conducting security assessment of PIN premises, advises and oversees implementation of recommended improvements.

Information, Analysis and Assessments

• Maintaining information network(s) to be able to provide verified information and early warnings;
• Providing regular contextual analysis and predicts possible conflict-related developments;
• Providing regular threats assessment, designs and implementing measures to manage risks.

Access

• Liaising and negotiating with relevant local government, armed forces, INGO platforms, and other bodies, to ensure PIN has safe access to the areas of implementation;
• Conducting and keeping updated relevant area-specific risks assessment as relevant for programs and/or assigned by Country Director.

Programs & other departments

• Maintaining tight operational ties with other departments;
• Responsibility for creation and updates of project-specific access and safety plans and SOPs in cooperation with Country Director and Global Security Adviser – i.e., distributions, cash interventions, education;
• Responsibility for reviewing and if necessary, strengthening security setup of PIN implementation partners if relevant;
• Overseeing movement tracking system and ensuring relevant SOPs (movement reporting, “lost contact”, etc.) are in place and operational in collaboration with logistics department;
• Responsibility for creation and updates of financial-specific security plans and SOPs in cooperation with Finance dept.;
• Responsibility for creation and updates of logistic-specific (special attention given to movements /fleet management and premises/assets) security plans and SOPs in cooperation with Logistic dept..

Incidents and Crisis Management

• Responsibility for early warnings, incidents reporting system, incidents follow up and lessons learned evidence;
• Participating as a senior member of the Incident Management Team (IMT);
• Responsible for creation and updates of Crisis Management Procedures in local context.

HR

• Organizing internal and external Access & Safety trainings for PIN staff;
• Focusing on capacity building of staff (all staff of PIN ETH; special focus to be given to guards, drivers and emergency projects´ teams) in the Access & Safety department with aim to promote their professional development;
• Continuous self-education in the field of security, crises management, crises communication and related technologies.

Others

• Liaising with counterparts in NGO Security Coordination agencies, Alliance 2015, donors, UN agencies and other partners;
• Regular reporting to Country Director and Global Security Adviser;
• Provide communication briefings to new arrivals (employees, expatriates on mission, or visitors);
• Keep the contact list for base employees up to date;
• Stay informed about movement plans and monitor for any changes;
• Monitor and maintain security contingency kits, such as medical security kits and security trunks;
• Develop/Collect field SITREPs (Situation Reports) on the general situation and movements;
• Record any general deterioration in the situation.

Skills and Qualifications expectations/skills

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills (both, written and orally with accuracy and professionalism)
• Growing experience in emergency context
• Ability to communicate in different languages (mandatory languages: Amharic, Oromo, English), with different groups
• Coping with stress and ability to manage thing and communicate even in difficult situations
• Ability to instruct colleagues working in the field how to proceed in different situations
• Ability to understand the context within the country and analyze the information.

ACCOUNCOUNTABILITY AND SAFEGUARDING including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH)

• Carry out the duties in accordance with the PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies.
• Participate in training and awareness raising (CoC and KP, Safeguarding…).
• Implement Safeguarding measures throughout the project cycle including a risk analysis related to SEAH and Child protection for each project and develop a mitigation plan accordingly.
• Ensure that his/her team members attend training and awareness sessions and carry out the duties in accordance with PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies.
• Ensure that due diligence and/or capacity assessments of partners include an assessment of partners’ implementation of key safeguarding and risk policies/ procedure including the prevention of SEAH.
• Create and maintain a fulfilling and protective environment.

General obligations and responsibilities

• The Employee is obligated not to purvey any information concerning any of PIN activities to outsiders (including former PIN employees, who may no more be informed about current process in PIN).
• PIN is a relief and development organization whose aim is to help and assist needy people. The Employee’s position within the institution requires contacts with outside; he or she therefore conveys a certain image of the PIN. PIN expects its Employees to behave in appropriate manners at all times and in all places. All members of staff should ensure their attitudes correspond to PIN principles, both during and after working hours.
• The Employee takes over the responsibility for all entrusted material or cash. The Employee is obligated to cover all damages or losses caused by his carelessness. The Agreement of Liability of Assets has been signed separately.

Benefit

• Standard work schedule of 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday
• Per diems for working and Accommodation outside of the duty office depending on the location
• Transport Allowance
• Bank loan facilities
• 20 days of paid annual and after 5 years of work an extra paid day for every year
• Extra days of paid leaves for selected holidays
• Medical insurance, including spouse and children
• Accident insurance for all injuries during work time based on the law
• Pension contribution of 11 % from PIN
• Paternity leave of extra 2 paid days above the mandatory 3 days
• Maternity leave according to the law and extra financial motherhood support
• Monthly mobile phone hybrid tariff
• PIN supports fast career growth and internal mobility
• International environment with opportunities to learn from other PIN’s country programs
• Extensive Capacity Building program, both internal and external trainings, including the Induction training
• Internal online learning opportunities, such as access to PIN’s e-learning platform and webinars
• Annual staff retreat
• Friendly and fair work environment with small collective where everyone knows each other

Qualifications and requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Development and Humanitarian work, International Relations and other relevant and related fields of studies.
• Minimum 2 years and above relevant work experience area of operations or project implementation.
• Culturally sensitive, the ability to work in teams/ isolated situation and stressful environments and under pressure of meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge about core humanitarian standards
• Previous working experience in the INGO environment
• Computer friendly (Word, excel, power point, outlook etc)
• knowledge of spoken & written Amharic and English.
• 3 strong references (will be crosschecked/contacted)