Security and Safeguarding Coordinator

Description

The Security & Safeguarding Coordinator is responsible for leading ActionAid Eastern Europe’s work on security management and Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment (PSEAH).

Tasks and Priorities

Security

Day-to-Day Security Management

• Lead the day-to-day implementation of safety and security procedures 
• Update and implement security SOPs, Area Risk Assessments & Contingency Plan
• Provide ongoing analysis of on the contextual and political developments, and on security and access in the context of Ukraine
• Ensure staff security training is up to date 

Crisis & Incident Response

• Respond to and manage security incidents 
• Proactively monitor Contingency Plan indicators and assemble and serve as a technical lead for the Crisis Management Team 

Situational Awareness

• Gain and maintain an awareness of the political, economic and other drivers of insecurity in the areas within which ActionAid and partners works
• Maintain awareness of contextual developments including monitoring real time developments
• Maintain a staff list and be prepared to rapidly account for staff and visitors in an emergency

Networking and Internal and External Capacity Strengthening

• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders related to safety, security, and access to hard-to-reach areas
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen external networks which facilitate safety and security risk management
• Actively engage with the Global SFP Network to exchange knowledge, learning and capacities for the wider benefit of the AA Federation, and adhere to the Global SFP Team Charter (ToR)

Partnerships

• Proactively engage with partners to strengthen their capacity in security 

Additional responsibilities

• Lead on security budgeting processes and ensure critical security needs are accounted for during the annual planning process and/or its updates
• Follow up maintenance of communication tools, safety and fire equipment and Personal Protection equipment through weekly check of their functioning

Safeguarding & PSEAH

Day-to-Day Safeguarding Management

• Serve as the Safeguarding Focal Point for AAEE lead the day-to-day implementation of Safeguarding / PSEAH procedures
• Update and implement Safeguarding / PSEAH SOPs, Area Risk Assessments & Contingency Plan
• Ensure staff Safeguarding / PSEAH training is up to date 

 Safeguarding Response

• Support Safeguarding reporting to ActionAid Global Safeguarding Team, donors, CHS Alliance and other reporting bodies

Networking & Coordination 

• Engage with the PSEA Network, CHS Alliance and other coordination bodies to exchange knowledge, learning and capacities for ActionAid Eastern Europe and the wider benefit of the AAI Federation

Partnerships

• Proactively engage with partners to strengthen their capacity in safeguarding 
• Serve as the Safeguarding Focal Point, liaising closely with the Global Safeguarding Team, and partner focal points
• Develop and implement staff PSEAH training
• Work closely with partners to support and strengthen their internal PSEAH capacity 
• Coordinate the investigation process including assembling the Safeguarding Stakeholder Panel
• Develop and implement Safeguarding & PSEAH SOPs

Reporting directly to the Head of the Response, the Security & Safeguarding Coordinator will work closely with the Programmes and Operationss teams, as well as other colleagues members of the team who are based in other countries.

The role is based in Kyiv, but roving, needing the physical and mental readiness to undertake business trips across all oblasts in Ukraine to visit project implementation sites.

Who we are looking for:

Security 

• Experience working for national CSOs, UN or international NGOs in Ukraine, preferably in a similar role
• Experience in providing operational security advice and support in a conflict setting
• Experience in undertaking security and access management, incl. experience in liaising with relevant security stakeholders, conducting context reviews, on-site security assessments etc.

Safeguarding

• Experience managing Safeguarding / PSEAH complaints
• Experience in developing & delivering Safeguarding / PSEAH trianing

General

• Fluency in spoken and written English is a must, Ukrainian language skills are preferable
• A strong knowledge of the concept of humanitarian access in Ukraine, and experience in engaging governmental stakeholders incl. the military
• Ability and willingness to travel to all regions of Ukraine
• Experience in Eastern Ukraine, incl. in frontline areas, is highly preferred
• Proven ability to work independently and efficiently supporting teams
• Works well in a dynamic environment and keeps a level head in emergency situations
• Experience in managing, and building the capacity of, staff and local partners
• A valid driver’s licence category B (manual transmission) desirable
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: tact, patience, diplomacy, confidentiality, and appropriate assertiveness when communicating with donors and partners

If you do not meet all the above criteria but can demonstrate strong motivation for the role please apply regardless. We are keen to hear from all candidates including those underrepresented in the security field and will be considering attitude and commitment alongside demonstrated experience. 

What we offer:

ActionAid is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive workplace where we recognize a job well done, encourage close collaboration and sharing power, and where safeguarding standards and feminist leadership are exemplified everywhere. At ActionAid, you can look forward to a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment, including.

• A workplace that embraces intersectional feminist principles,
  1. Flexible working arrangements,
  2. Salary and conditions according to ActionAid’s salary grid for candidates,
  3. Wellbeing package.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter as pdfs in English (no more than 2 pages each) to 15/10/2026 with the reference Ukraine – Security & Safeguarding Coordinator.