SECURITY CONSULTANT – Terms of Reference

Job Title	Security consultant
Work Placement	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Language	English
Supervisor	East Africa Regional Representative
Status	Consultant
Length	1 month – 10-12h per week (50h total)
Dates of Consultancy	Feb 5th and Feb 29th, 2024
Closing Application Date	February 12th, 2024

 

CONTEXT

Crossroads International is an international cooperation organization working to reduce poverty and promote the rights of women and girls worldwide. Supported each year by Canadian volunteers, Crossroads International works in partnership with local organizations in 11 countries, to contribute the skills, expertise and resources, required to enable populations to overcome poverty and defend their rights.

Newly present in Ethiopia as part of the 2020-2027 Volunteer Cooperation Program funded by Global Affairs Canada, Crossroads international will work in partnership with local organizations in Addis Ababa, namely Network of Ethiopian Women’s Association (NEWA), Eshet Children and Youth Development Organization (ECYDO), PROGYNIST and Authority for Civil Society Organisation (ACSO).

KEY DELIVERABLES:

As we are opening new operations in Ethiopia, we are seeking to develop a better understanding of the country’s complex security environment and create context specific risk assessment for Addis Ababa.

Under the supervision of the Regional Representative for East and Southern Africa based in Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania) and the Crossroads International Security Officer based in Montréal, Canada, the contracted security consultant in Addis will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Security Asset, Threat and Risk Assessment

• Develops a thorough understanding of the threat environment.
• With the guidance and tools provided by Crossroads, conduct a Security Asset, Threat, and Risk Assessment for Addis Ababa. Identifies sources and drivers of risk and its impact to achieving program objectives.
• Upon risk assessment findings, issue a risk management action plan on safety and security measures to be taken by the organization for a safe program implementation.

2. Participate in the elaboration of a security map of Addis Ababa.

• Based on Crossroads safe housing criteria’s, create a map of safe neighborhoods and issue context specific recommendation measures for safe accommodation in the city.

3. Participate in updating the security guide

• • Help revise and update information on local security context
  • Help create and test country contingency plans

qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience, including experience with Ethiopian security forces and private security or project management.
• An acute understanding of risk management, community acceptance and low-profile security management
• Experience and/or an understanding of conflict dynamics and integrating conflict sensitivity into programming interventions
• Personal and professional network within Ethiopia, with a developed understanding of the Ethiopian context, interaction with Ethiopian and international security forces and government.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills verbally and in writing, with a demonstrated ability to communicate in English and Armoric clearly, concisely, and effectively with security staff and non-security staff alike.
• Applied Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, OneDrive, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and/or SharePoint.
• Prior work experience in Ethiopia.
• Professional proficiency in writing, speaking, and reading English is required.

SELECTION PROCESS

The consultant/firm or design office must submit an application file comprising a technical and a financial offer.

The technical offer will include:

• An understanding of the terms of reference
• The proposed approach and methodology for carrying out the risk assessment
• A detailed schedule of activities and deliverables;
• A detailed and updated CV(s) of the consultant team with their references.
• A financial offer will indicate the various costs of the service provider.
• If applicable, references on similar work carried out.

Eligibility Criteria and Essential Conditions

• Share Crossroads’ values and ethical standards, particularly:
  • A commitment to preventing, mitigating and responding to sexual violence,
  • A commitment to gender equality, and
  • A commitment to anti-racism.

THE ORGANIZATION

Crossroads International is a leading Canadian volunteer cooperation agency which has been advancing equality for women and girls and eradicating poverty in some of the world’s poorest countries in Africa for over 60 years. Crossroads invests in local partner organizations in 9 countries who are best positioned to meet the needs of their communities. With them, we pilot innovative approaches, and empower women and girls to become leaders and live free from violence. Every year Crossroads engages hundreds of experienced volunteers and staff North and South who apply their expertise locally to address poverty and inequality. The organization’s 50+ employees are based in Canada, Senegal, Ghana and Tanzania, and Crossroads’ volunteers fulfil over 100 mandates per year.

Crossroads is committed to principles and values of access and equity. Candidates from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.

Crossroads is also committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct and advancing anti-racism. To that end, the organization is a signatory to Cooperation Canada’s Leaders’ Pledge on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct and the Anti-Racism Framework for Canada’s International cooperation sector.

OUR VISION

ONE WORLD where poverty is eliminated, equality prevails, and the rights of women and girls are fulfilled.

APPLICATION

If you are interested in joining a dynamic international development organization, please submit your technical application in one document (Word or PDF) before 5 pm on February 12, 2024 by e-mail to rh_hr@cintl.org. Applications must include “Security Consultant – Terms of Reference – Your Name” in the subject line of the email. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Crossroads is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect this commitment. Crossroads is committed to diversity in the workforce and individuals from all minority groups are encouraged to apply.

We thank all applicants in advance, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.