Employer: Blumont
Location: Turkey
Description
Blumont is recruiting a Safety Operations Manager for a 3 month short term consultancy based in Gaziantep, Turkey. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following
Provides timely and daily support, advice and instructions to project staff for planning and delivering safe, effective activities in Syria and in regional field office locations to ensure that Blumont International meets its responsibility for Duty of Care to staff;
Works closely with the project’s Research Department, the UK analytical team and in-country personnel to
Takes responsibility for the development and delivery of safety planning and training for Tatweer staff, and contributes to the project’s Safety and Security Plans as agreed with the Project Director;
Undertakes vetting of staff, grantees, potential partners and vendors to the project, to a standard equal to best practice in DFID Syria Implementation Partners.
Manages and initiates responses to security threats to the project, in coordination with the Research Department and the UK analytical and social media monitoring teams;
Manages the day-to-day activities of in-country field personnel from the relevant regional offices;
Responds to ad-hoc requests for short-term security-related technical assistance to the program, regarding security risk management and QA standards and procedures of Duty of Care for the program;
Manages Field Safety Officers
Other duties as assigned.
Key Skills & Experience
In-depth knowledge and understanding of security threats and risks in Syria and regional conflict dynamics, as well as extremist elements, armed and/or popular mobilized groups operating within/regionally.
Prior experience managing field personnel in sensitive environments, working in diverse teams and across multiple regions.
Fluent Arabic speaker, preferably Mother Tongue; strong spoken and written English
Ability to respond to security issues and manage complex situations under pressure and in a calm manner.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours.
Police/military background or other relevant experience is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving and training abilities.
Location: Turkey
Description
Blumont is recruiting a Safety Operations Manager for a 3 month short term consultancy based in Gaziantep, Turkey. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following
Provides timely and daily support, advice and instructions to project staff for planning and delivering safe, effective activities in Syria and in regional field office locations to ensure that Blumont International meets its responsibility for Duty of Care to staff;
Works closely with the project’s Research Department, the UK analytical team and in-country personnel to
Takes responsibility for the development and delivery of safety planning and training for Tatweer staff, and contributes to the project’s Safety and Security Plans as agreed with the Project Director;
Undertakes vetting of staff, grantees, potential partners and vendors to the project, to a standard equal to best practice in DFID Syria Implementation Partners.
Manages and initiates responses to security threats to the project, in coordination with the Research Department and the UK analytical and social media monitoring teams;
Manages the day-to-day activities of in-country field personnel from the relevant regional offices;
Responds to ad-hoc requests for short-term security-related technical assistance to the program, regarding security risk management and QA standards and procedures of Duty of Care for the program;
Manages Field Safety Officers
Other duties as assigned.
Key Skills & Experience
In-depth knowledge and understanding of security threats and risks in Syria and regional conflict dynamics, as well as extremist elements, armed and/or popular mobilized groups operating within/regionally.
Prior experience managing field personnel in sensitive environments, working in diverse teams and across multiple regions.
Fluent Arabic speaker, preferably Mother Tongue; strong spoken and written English
Ability to respond to security issues and manage complex situations under pressure and in a calm manner.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours.
Police/military background or other relevant experience is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving and training abilities.