Global Safety & Access Coordinator

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About Us;;

GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 14countries across the globe with a dedicated team;of;personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.;

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Job Purpose;;

The Global Safety & Access Coordinator;will play a vital role in the;implementation of;GOAL’s global safety and access strategy.;This;role;will;serve;as the;principal deputy to the Head of Global Safety & Access, acting on their behalf during absences and leading designated global workstreams.;

The main aim of this role is to;guide and protect staff, mitigate risk and that adhere to the highest standards of security management.;You’ll;deliver technical guidance;to security focal points, provide operational leadership, and coordinate across all country programmes to ensure the consistent application of safety and access standards, while strengthening organisational risk management systems.;;

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The;Global Safety and Access;Coordinator;will;be required;to conduct field assessments and evaluations and provide front line emergency support;as;required. Regular international travel will be;required;as part of this role;(up to;70%);predominately;across;Goal’s;operations in Africa;but also;across our Global portfolio;(as and when;required);

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Global Coordination & Strategy Implementation;;

• Coordinate global safety and access systems, ensuring consistent application of policies and guidelines.;

• Support development, rollout, and review of guidance, SOPs, and tools.;

• Monitor country compliance and support corrective action planning.;

• Act as Deputy to the Head of Global Safety & Access, with delegated authority and representation;

Technical Support & Advisory Services;

• Advise;country Safety & Access staff and senior leadership on risk, context, and access strategies.;

• Consolidate;global data for incident reporting, trend analysis, and dashboards.;

• Produce briefs, risk updates, and analysis for SMT and programme leadership.;

Crisis Preparedness & Response Support;

• Serve on the crisis management roster, deploying as needed for emergency support.;

• Coordinate early crisis information flows, analysis, and recommendations.;

• Support after-action reviews and capture lessons learned.;

Capacity Building & Mentoring;

• Develop and deliver training for Safety & Access focal points and programme teams.;

• Facilitate peer-learning through workshops, exchanges, and virtual platforms.;

• Provide mentoring to safety personnel, supporting professional growth.;

Systems Management & Operational Oversight;

• Manage global safety platforms, including reporting systems, risk tools, and repositories.;

• Consolidate;safety metrics and contribute to HQ, SMT, and Board reporting.;

• Monitor emerging risks and support scenario planning with the;HoD.;

Representation & External Coordination;

• Represent the organisation in safety fora and inter-agency platforms when delegated.;

• Support external engagement by gathering intelligence and sharing perspectives.;

• Attend Advisory & Board meetings (e.g., PIAB, ARC, Board) as delegated.;

• Hold legal right to work in East Africa and flexibility to travel up to 70%.;

Experience Required;

• Proven;safety and access experience in humanitarian or INGO settings.;

• Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments, incident analysis, and;emergency;response;in crises and conflicted affected countries.;

• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.;

• Experience supporting or coordinating multi-country safety functions.;

• Ability to take on delegated leadership responsibilities and make decisions under pressure.;

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Desirable;

• Experience acting in a deputy role or supporting senior functional leadership.;

• Proficiency;in French, Spanish, or Arabic.;

• Experience managing global systems (incident databases, risk dashboards, KPIs);

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We strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement listed.;;At GOAL we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please just contact our Recruitment Team at;recruitment.hq@goal.ie;;;

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GOAL commitment to Diversity,;Equity;and Inclusion:;GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.;We foster an inclusive culture where all voices are heard and valued, we are particularly eager to receive applications from women (and other underrepresented groups).;We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.;;

;All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering;on the basis of;age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.;

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Accountability within GOAL;

A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.;

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Safeguarding;

Children and vulnerable adults who;come into contact with;GOAL;as a result of;our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation,;injury;and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.;

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General Terms and Conditions;

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.;

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