About the Job
\nAbout MAG:<\/p>\n
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.<\/p>\n
MAG is registered and accredited as a humanitarian mine action NGO in Ethiopia and is in the process of establishing a country office and operations focused on responding to the threat posed by explosive ordnance contamination in northern Ethiopia. Initial planned programming will focus on the delivery of Explosive Ordnance Risk Education, working with local partners, and capacity support to national actors. Further scale-up and expansion of activities to encompass survey and clearance operations is anticipated over the coming months.<\/p>\n
About the role:<\/p>\n
The Security and access officer will be responsible for overseeing various Security and Access activities within the Ethiopia programme. Reporting directly to the Country Director, you will lead and manage all safety, security, and access functions for MAG\u2019s programme in Ethiopia. The Security & Access Officer will ensure safe and sustained access to operational areas, maintain effective security risk management systems, and support informed decision-making through high-quality analysis and coordination.<\/p>\n
About you:<\/p>\n
The successful candidate will:<\/p>\n
Previous experience in NGOs and humanitarian work.
\nMinimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in Security & Access.
\nDemonstrable critical incident management experience.
\nExperience and ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams.
\nSelf-organized, team player, and able to work under limited supervision.
\nExperience with Mine Action Organizations preferred.
\nDemonstrable political, security and conflict analysis skills (including open source and geospatial intelligence).
\nDemonstrable understanding of the PNG\/Pacific Islands context.
\nGood literacy, numeracy, and IT skills (e.g., Word\/Excel).
\nSkilled in the development of security risk assessments.
\nSecurity training experience (field security, security management, crisis management humanitarian principles).
\nExperienced in field communication devices (HF, VHF, UHF, SATCOM etc.) Reliable with good time-keeping skills.
\nLanguage requirements \u2013 English, Tigrinya & Amharic Mandatory.
\nMAG\u2019s Vision is a safe future for women, men and children affected by violence, conflict, and insecurity. People will live in communities where their rights are upheld, with dignity and choice and free from fear from mines, explosive remnants of war (ERW) and the impact of small arms and light weapons and ammunition.<\/p>\n
MAG\u2019s Mission is to save lives and build safer futures. We will use our core skills and distinctive competence to save lives through the removal of mines and ERW, and reduce the impact of small arms, light weapons and ammunition on people and communities. How we do this is as important as what we do \u2013 we work primarily with and for communities, for us \u2018it\u2019s all about people\u2019.<\/p>\n
MAG\u2019s Values. Our values come to life through our actions, every day. How we act has an impact on others. As someone who works at MAG, you can help to create a positive culture by demonstrating our values through your own behaviour and actions. Everyone has a role to play in shaping our culture. Everyone should understand our values and is encouraged to think how they are relevant to their individual role.<\/p>\n
DETERMINED – we work with purpose<\/p>\n
EXPERT – through excellence and expertise we build trust INTEGRITY – we strive to do the right thing
\nCOMPASSION – people come first in everything we do INCLUSIVE – we are inclusive, and we value diversity
\nOverview of role:<\/p>\n
The primary purpose of this role is to lead and manage all safety, security, and access functions for MAG\u2019s programme in Ethiopia. The Security & Access Officer will ensure safe and sustained access to operational areas, maintain effective security risk management systems, and support informed decision-making through high-quality analysis and coordination.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities:
\nSafety & Security & Management:
\n\u2022 Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the MAG Country Security Framework.
\n\u2022 Ensure full compliance with MAG global security policies, standards, and duty of care obligations.
\n\u2022 Develop, implement, and monitor security plans, procedures, and risk mitigation measures.
\n\u2022 Conduct regular security risk assessments and ensure findings are integrated into programme planning.
\n\u2022 Ensure preparedness for critical incidents and crisis response, including contingency planning.
\n\u2022 Advise the Country Director and SMT on security risks, trends, and mitigation strategies.
\n\u2022 Oversee and manage security personnel, including guards and any third-party security providers.
\n\u2022 Act as the primary HSE focal point, promoting a strong safety culture across the programme.
\n\u2022 Lead or support investigations into security incidents and ensure lessons learned are applied.<\/p>\n
Access & Movement Management:
\n\u2022 Develop and implement humanitarian access strategies to support safe programme delivery.
\n\u2022 Establish and maintain effective communication, tracking, and movement control systems.
\n\u2022 Develop and enforce movement procedures for staff within Addis Ababa and other areas of operation.
\n\u2022 Maintain regular engagement with authorities and relevant stakeholders to facilitate safe access.
\n\u2022 Monitor routes, access constraints, and emerging risks, ensuring contingency measures are in place.
\n\u2022 Support safe travel planning, including entry\/exit procedures and in-country movements.<\/p>\n
Information Management & Context Analysis:
\n\u2022 Collect, analyze, and disseminate timely and accurate security information.
\n\u2022 Produce regular security updates, including weekly reports and incident analysis.
\n\u2022 Develop forward-looking risk scenarios and early warning indicators.
\n\u2022 Maintain strong formal and informal security information networks (INGOs, UN, local actors).
\n\u2022 Integrate community-level insights into security analysis and planning.
\n\u2022 Support evidence-based decision-making through mapping, briefings, and analytical products.<\/p>\n
Stakeholder Engagement, Training & Physical Security:
\n\u2022 Build and maintain effective relationships with government authorities, security actors, local communities, and inter-agency networks to support safe and sustained access.
\n\u2022 Strengthen acceptance through regular engagement and representation in security coordination forums.
\n\u2022 Deliver security inductions, briefings, and training for staff and visitors, promoting awareness of security procedures and crisis response.
\n\u2022 Build staff capacity to understand and apply security protocols, supporting the development of national staff to manage security functions independently.
\n\u2022 Ensure appropriate physical security measures are in place across offices, residences, and programme sites, and monitor compliance with safety and security standards.
\n\u2022 Oversee the secure use and management of programme assets from a security perspective, including conducting regular checks and identifying improvements.<\/p>\n
General Responsibilities:
\n\u2022 Work within the framework of MAG\u2019s core values.
\n\u2022 Maintain professional conduct in line with MAG\u2019s core values as actions represent MAG.
\n\u2022 Contribute to other fundraising initiatives where appropriate.
\n\u2022 Participate in meetings as relevant.
\n\u2022 Understand and uphold the standards outlined in MAG\u2019s Safeguarding Framework, acting with due care and attention to safeguard the wellbeing of anyone that comes into contact with MAG\u2019s work and reporting concerns if they do arise.
\n\u2022 Undertake and apply learning from appropriate training and development programs.
\n\u2022 Undertake any other duties as may be required.
\nAbout You
\nEssential requirements:
\n\u2022 Previous experience in NGOs and humanitarian work.
\n\u2022 Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in Security & Access.
\n\u2022 Demonstrable critical incident management experience.
\n\u2022 Experience and ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams.
\n\u2022 Self-organized, team player, and able to work under limited supervision.
\n\u2022 Experience with Mine Action Organizations preferred.
\n\u2022 Demonstrable political, security and conflict analysis skills (including open source and geospatial intelligence).
\n\u2022 Demonstrable understanding of the PNG\/Pacific Islands context.
\n\u2022 Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills (e.g., Word\/Excel).
\n\u2022 Skilled in the development of security risk assessments.
\n\u2022 Security training experience (field security, security management, crisis management humanitarian principles).
\n\u2022 Experienced in field communication devices (HF, VHF, UHF, SATCOM etc.) Reliable with good time-keeping skills.
\n\u2022 Language requirements \u2013 English, Tigrinya & Amharic Mandatory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":207,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[17],"job_listing_category":[201],"job_listing_location":[4],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-34300","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_category-security-and-safety","job_listing_location-addis-ababa"],"metas":{"_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/05\/Mines-Advisory-Group-MAG.webp","custom-text-26140818":"Mines Advisory Group (MAG)","_job_featured":"","_job_tag":[],"_job_filled":"","_job_urgent":"","_job_type":{"17":"Full Time"},"custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":{"201":"Security And Safety"},"_job_expiry_date":"","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","custom-number-21785310":"1","_job_experience":"Junior","custom-select-25910079":"1 \u2013 3 Years","_job_qualification":"Bachelor Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-05-27","_job_location":{"4":"Addis Ababa"},"_job_apply_type":"with_email","_job_apply_url":"","_job_apply_email":"ethiopia@maginternational.org","_job_phone":"","_job_employer_name":"Beleqet Jobs","_job_employer_url":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/employer\/meseret\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/34300","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/207"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34300"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34300"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_type?post=34300"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_category?post=34300"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_location?post=34300"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_tag?post=34300"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}