Security & Safety Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Purpose
The Safety Engineer is responsible for implementing and monitoring health and safety practices across construction sites, identifying workplace hazards, and ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations. The role supports accident prevention and promotes a safe working environment for employees, contractors, and site visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site safety inspections and identify potential hazards and risks.
• Implement and monitor site-specific health and safety procedures and programs.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend appropriate preventive and corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with PPE requirements and safe work practices.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses and prepare related reports.
• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, and safety awareness training.
• Monitor contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Maintain safety records, reports, checklists, and inspection documentation.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities at project sites.
• Report safety issues and recommend corrective actions to project management.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement across construction sites.

Vacancy Announcement

Development Expertise Center (DEC) is a national CSO registered in Ethiopia. The organization has five major programs: Child Well-being and Education Development, Gender and Life Skill Development, Employable Skills Development, Advocacy, and Humanitarian Emergency Programs. DEC actively works in seven National Regional States and one city administration of Ethiopia, namely Amhara, Afar, Oromia, Tigray, Southwest Ethiopia, Gambela, Benishangul Gumuz, and Addis Ababa City Administration.  DEC would like to recruit for the following positions: DEC would like to recruit for the following positions: Driver and Guard

Job Summary

Implement security measures to protect company assets and Personal, Patrols and maintains the security of the office premises, compound, equipment, vehicles, material resources; etc;

Required No. 1 Addis Ababa Coordination Office

Role and responsibilities  

• Open and close the office when the office staff members have left;
• Handles the entrance and exit of visitors (guests) and their vehicles.
•  Controls and cares for the property of the office and reports on irregularities.
•  Performs any other related duties of a permanent and temporary nature that may be assigned to him/her.
• protect property and tenants from theft, damage, trespassing or accidents
• provide a visible presence that enforces safety and security
• identify and investigate suspicious behavior, threats, and irregular activity
• monitor and control the entrance and departure of employees and visitors according to prescribed protocol
• detect and confront unauthorized persons and violators of security procedures
• enforce relevant laws and regulations about all individuals on the property
• monitor and prevent movement of prohibited items into and out of property
• conduct exterior property checks for maintenance issues, malfunctions, or hazards
• contact relevant authorities to deal with unlawful or irregular activities   
• prepare written reports of daily activities, observations, and incidents

Posting date:   10/7/2026          

Closing date:    10/ 17/2026

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Copies of CV + supporting documents are non-returnable. 

Job Purpose

To lead and oversee health and safety activities across construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, legal requirements, and company policies while minimizing workplace risks, accidents, and incidents.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safety inspections, risk assessments, and hazard identification across construction sites.
• Develop and implement project-specific HSE plans, procedures, and safety programs.
• Monitor compliance with safety standards, regulations, and company requirements.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness training for employees and contractors.
• Monitor contractors and subcontractors to ensure safe work practices and proper use of PPE.
• Prepare safety reports, statistics, and performance updates for management.
• Support emergency preparedness and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all construction projects.
• Guide and mentor Safety Officers and junior safety professionals.