Categories: Vacancies, April 2026

Security Manager

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Deadline: Dec 22, 2024

Job Description

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Security Manager for a recently-awarded 5-year USAID supply chain and pharmaceutical management project in Ethiopia. The purpose is to provide comprehensive technical assistance to strengthen the health supply chain and pharmaceutical services in select geographic areas in Ethiopia, both of which are cornerstones to achieve critical life-saving priorities.
MSH is a mission-driven, global nonprofit advisory organization that provides governments, health organizations, and the private sector with the strategies, tools, and management support to deliver high-functioning health systems effectively and efficiently. For more than 50 years, we have focused on the people at the heart of the health system – from health ministries to communities, private sector to civil society – in each environment in which we work, serving as trusted advisors to make foundational changes that support the whole health system. Working shoulder-to-shoulder with countries and communities, MSH helps to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by building strong, resilient, sustainable health systems.

About the Role

The Security Manager will work in close collaboration with the Project Directors and staff to ensure staff and property are safe. The Security Manager will direct the implementation and monitoring of an effective strategy to mitigate risk, maintain continuity of operations, and provide for the safety and security of all employees. They will be responsible for implementing policies and standards affecting safety and security of staff members, facilities and assets, and program activities.

The Security Manager will ensure security protocols and mechanisms are in place to address country programs’ unique security challenges. They will provide technical support in developing and maintaining country programs’ context-specific field security plans.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Master’s degree in International Relations, International Development, Criminal Justice, Security Administration or related area

Experience:

Minimum of 9 years implementing security programs and a strong knowledge of security management in complex environments

Some familiarity with USAID and other donor agencies policies and procedures

Experience using relevant technology and equipment

Experience working in conflict and post-conflict settings

Comprehensive understanding of security issues in Ethiopia

Demonstrated understanding of complex emergencies, related security concerns and appropriate responses to such emergencies

Experience in reporting and emergency response planning

Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedures

Strong working knowledge of MS Office

Exceptional communication skills for explaining complex security concerns, policies, protocols, and procedures to senior management, employees, consultants, volunteers and consistently apply them at all levels

Written and spoken fluency in English and local language desired

Willingness to travel to post-conflict and high-risk environments as required

Knowledge and Skills:

Must be physically fit

Must have good knowledge of local security environments, threats, and hazards

Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

Strong analytical and communication skills

Must be proactive and able to work as part of a diverse team

MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements.

MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status.