Job Description
Safety Officer
What we do
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works
worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected
by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and,
at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an
independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from
the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red
Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a
concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims
of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and
coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.
Our values
At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and
compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared
values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.
Purpose
The Safety Officer advises the delegation/site on safety
risk assessment and associated precautionary measures for the site and for
field trips, while ensuring proper dissemination of safety-related information
in line with Duty of Care obligations. The role emphasizes transparent
communication, collaboration with relevant authorities, and strict adherence to
local regulations and procedures.
Accountabilities & functional responsibilities
Functional Responsibilities:
- Identifies
and evaluates safety-related updates from reliable open sources, ensuring
they are accurate and applicable.
- Reports
safety-related events and changes that could impact ICRC's activities,
ensuring timely and transparent communication with hierarchy.
- Helps
and advises the Field teams to prepare Field trips by providing an updated
safety analysis on the area to be visited by the ICRC.
- Analyses
safety situation and advises management on the potential risks to the ICRC
staff, operations and reputation.
- Contributes
to Delegation analysis within his/her area of responsibility and ensures
the development and maintenance of relevant information and records to
support institutional memory
- Monitors
the effective implementation of safety procedures and processes.
- Provides
safety briefings and training as required, fostering awareness and
preparedness among staff
- Help
raise staff safety (on context specific) awareness sessions tailored to
the local context to enhance staff.
- Oversees
the effective functioning of the safety department through mentoring,
leadership, regular feedback, and staff appraisals.
- Supports
Management in assessing the safety of residences/training locations
(existing and new).
- Advises
management on implication in case of non-compliance to safety rules.
- Supports
management in addressing safety-related incidents in accordance with legal
and organizational procedures.
- Ensures
transparency and professionalism in managing safety-related service
contracts, in collaboration with the Administration and ICT departments.
- Regularly
assess the safety measures in all ICRC premises and makes suggestions when
/ where need be to the Management and to the Admin.
- Supervises
security guards, including administrative matters related to their
management (if required).
- Develops
external networking with formal and informal security forums (police and
other law enforcing agencies, private security companies. Notifies the
authorities of the ICRC movements (if required). .
Relationships
- Internally,
interacts within the ICRC delegation/office and risk Management Advisers.
- Externally
interacts with a network of interlocutors related to ICRC security (police
and other law enforcement).
- Reports
to the hierarchy.
Competencies
- Leadership
- Accountability
- People
management
- Team
work & Collaboration
- Representing
the ICRC
- Beneficiary
& Client-focused
Certifications / Education required
- University
degree.
- Background
in safety management, with experience in crisis management considered an
asset. A background in emergency services, police, or military may also be
relevant.
- Fluent
knowledge of English and Arabic.
- Computer
literacy (Word, Excel).
- Professional
Experience required
Professional experience required
- 3-6
years’ experience in a similar field of activity.
Additional information
- Starting
date: 01/04/2026
- Location:
Sanaa
- Job
level: B2
- Length
of assignment: One year - Extendable
- Application
deadline: 15/03/2026
How to Apply
To apply:
https://careers.icrc.org/job/Sana'a-%28SAN%29-Safety-Officer-31616/1368885333/