JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Safety and Security S. Officer.

Project / Department Title: Operations.

Direct supervisor / Reports to: Operations Manager.

Overall objective of the job:

The Safety & Security S. Officer leads all oversight, direction, and delivery of all safety & security regulations and standards. besides, security measures that are adaptable and respond to the context.

This includes but is not limited to: incident reporting & analysis and offering pro-active measures on safety and security, context analysis, staff training, improvements on existing systems of staff tracking, vehicle movement, communications and security/contingency planning.

The Safety & Security S. Officer will ensure context and risk analysis are conducted and risk mitigation measures are put in place as needed. The Safety & Security S. Officer plays a vital role in managing all security incidences and is a member of the crisis management team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Delivers and maintains an efficient and effective Safety & Security system, following the best models.
• Ensure that security systems are in place and functioning as needed, including incident & information reporting, travel tracking, communications protocols, etc.
• Ensure that all necessary staff is educated upon the use of security measures as needed and conduct periodic checks to ensure systems are functioning.
• Utilize the Security Management Plans, Contingency Plans, and SOPs and ensure that equipment and personnel are in place to support all plans (this includes re-location, hibernation, and evacuation plans).
• Ensure standardization in security systems amongst all field offices while adjusting for context, as necessary.
• Ensure that Security Management teams are aware of their decision-making responsibilities regarding security and that security decision making runs smoothly.
• Work with SMT to ensure all incidents are managed in such a way to minimize any impact on staff and the organization.
• Conduct comprehensive security/risk assessment in potential new projects’ sites, as necessary.
• Conduct regular meetings with designated staff to ensure safety & security concerns are being met.
• Represent IYD with external and internal stakeholders as needed.
• Build and maintain networks for information sharing and coordination among other INGOs, local authorities, partners and other actors.
• Support the program team on the location selection and conduct safety assessment and mapping of locations where IYD provide assistance in NW Syria.
• Performs other assigned tasks within the overall scope of his/her role.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint in a professional way.

 Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• The ability to work in a systematic and organized manner.
• The ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet goals and deadlines.

 Experiences:

• At least 4 years’ working experience in Safety & Security environment or similar.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people.
• Proven administrative and IT skills, and an ability to maintain accurate records.

 Required Training:

Training in the field of Safety & Security.

Physical and personality traits required:

• Flexible and able to work well under pressure
• Capable of working collaboratively with team members to achieve objectives.

Submission:

Interested candidates should use the following link for registration:

http://tiny.cc/IYD21-SSO-TR-01SEP

We are strongly encouraging females to apply for this position.

General Information:

• Multi-sent CVs will be ignored (please send your CV only one time at a time).
• No resume will be reviewed after the specified date for receiving CV’s to the announced vacancy.
• IYD is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• IYD does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
• IYD is not able to respond to every applicant individually due to the anticipated high number of applications.
• IYD retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer a contract with a modified job description or for a different duration, or to offer a contract at a lower grade.

We thank all applicants; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Shortlisting and interviews could be done before the application closing date.

Website:  https://iydrelief.org