Employer: Save the Children
Location: Jordaan
Closing date: 04 Dec 2017
Contract length: 12 months
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Safety and Security Manager supports the Syria Response Director to assure that operations are managed in alignment with the Save the Children's security policies and standards; and that that relevant emergency contingency plans are undertaken, updated, and in place. Provides leadership, management, and oversight of security systems and resources regarding Syria Response operations and provides support to partners.
The Safety and Security Manager also insures compliance with relevant SCI global reporting systems and acts as direct liaison with the Regional Security Director, who is based in Amman.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
· At least 7 years' experience in security management, including 5 years with UN or INGO Security.
· Familiarity with the integrated role of safety and security at the heart of programme operations in high risk environments
· Humanitarian and emergency response experience in high risk areas, preferably in the Middle East.
· Proven experience formulating and communicating analysis of operational conditions in complex contexts like that of Syria.
· Superb interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, establish information networks, and coordinate with country authorities, militias, donors, International Organisations and local NGOs.
· Familiarity with the various key actors impacting the political and humanitarian environment of the Syrian conflict, including the United Nations, INGOs, NGOs, governments, and donors.
· Ability to work autonomously in a highly stressful and challenging environment.
· Proven ability to work constructively in diverse teams and to manage national staff
· Proven skills in concise and succinct report writing.
· Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
· Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin all aspects of the job.
· Commitment to Save the Children Child Safeguarding policy.
· Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Desirable
· Operational programming experience.
· Experience living and working in Syria or neighboring countries
· Fluency in Arabic is strongly preferred.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Closing date: 04 Dec 2017
Contract length: 12 months
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Safety and Security Manager supports the Syria Response Director to assure that operations are managed in alignment with the Save the Children's security policies and standards; and that that relevant emergency contingency plans are undertaken, updated, and in place. Provides leadership, management, and oversight of security systems and resources regarding Syria Response operations and provides support to partners.
The Safety and Security Manager also insures compliance with relevant SCI global reporting systems and acts as direct liaison with the Regional Security Director, who is based in Amman.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
· At least 7 years' experience in security management, including 5 years with UN or INGO Security.
· Familiarity with the integrated role of safety and security at the heart of programme operations in high risk environments
· Humanitarian and emergency response experience in high risk areas, preferably in the Middle East.
· Proven experience formulating and communicating analysis of operational conditions in complex contexts like that of Syria.
· Superb interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, establish information networks, and coordinate with country authorities, militias, donors, International Organisations and local NGOs.
· Familiarity with the various key actors impacting the political and humanitarian environment of the Syrian conflict, including the United Nations, INGOs, NGOs, governments, and donors.
· Ability to work autonomously in a highly stressful and challenging environment.
· Proven ability to work constructively in diverse teams and to manage national staff
· Proven skills in concise and succinct report writing.
· Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
· Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin all aspects of the job.
· Commitment to Save the Children Child Safeguarding policy.
· Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Desirable
· Operational programming experience.
· Experience living and working in Syria or neighboring countries
· Fluency in Arabic is strongly preferred.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.