General Context:
The INGO aims at preventing armed conflicts, protecting human rights and supporting local civil society, especially in the Middle East, by promoting the nexus between its humanitarian, peacebuilding and development programs.
The INGO has been at the forefront of North East Syria (NES) response since 2015. Thanks to its close partnership with the local partners, the INGO has been able to develop a comprehensive system of health services delivered in 19 facilities, including mobile units, hospitals, primary health care centers, and rural health posts. These function as the backbone of the basic healthcare system in the region, including an ambulances network managed by a centralized operational desk for emergency management and COVID-19 response.
Since 2017 INGO is also active in the Protection sector in NES, providing capacity building for local actors on Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response, Child Protection (CP), Psycho-social Support (PSS) and protection mainstreaming in health programs. The INGO developed a strong partnership with the Houses of Women, identified as key community stakeholders in GBV response, with the local partner and the Women Protection Department of the Arab National Association, setting up a wider outreach network with a particular focus on awareness and campaigning against early and forced marriage. The INGO co-chairs the NES PSEA Network.
Since 2019 the INGO built an Early-Recovery sector component focusing on capacity-building for Local Authorities and civil society, supporting municipalities in NES to establish links with corresponding public bodies in Europe. The intervention pivots on peer-to-peer trainings on waste management (with a strong focus on medical waste disposal), water infrastructure, urban planning and civil defense.
The team is based in North East Syria (NES) with frequent visits to the project locations and is supported by an office based in Dohuk (Kurdistan Region of Iraq – KRI).
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. The INGO also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
- Familiarize him/herself with organizational procedures, SoP’s and contingency measures
- Protect the organization’s property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment
- Comprehend, review, analyze on security matters related to his/her geographical areas
- Assist in planning, coordinating and executing safe field visits for staff to implementation sites
- Review and analyze security developments, CP’s and routes undertaken by mobile teams
- Perform security assessments, both routine and those required to ensure that it is safe for Organization staff to enter/return to a location/duty station.
- Instill the importance of security measures in colleagues daily working hours
- Report any suspicious incidents and utilize incident reports using SIR’s
- Keep abreast of all organization operations in Syria, review procedures and policies, suggest corrective action and or recommendations on security, safety and evacuation plans for staff when requested
- Coordinate with other security organizations (Department of Safety and Security -) and military/government counterparts, as required
- Collaborate with local authorities (police, military, political and humanitarian) in order to have actual field based evidential reports on the ground
- Ensure organization-NES communications are integrated into the appropriate organization security communication system and all staff are trained in security and emergency procedures, (satellite phones, Garmin, GPS coordinates) in collaboration with relevant authorities and personnel.
- Analyze security situation and report periodically to the Security Manger and HoM
- Supervise staff, as required.
Tasks: (Daily and Monthly Responsibilities)
- Patrol regularly the building parameters, reassess locks, gates, fences etc
- Monitor and control access at building entrances and vehicle gates (Point of entry and exit)
- Follow procedures for various initiatives, including fire prevention, property patrol, traffic control and accident investigation.
- Ensure all COVID SoP’s are implemented and adhered too
- Coordinate the access of staff to GH’s and offices
- Ensure the security, safety and well-being of all personnel, and visitors to the premises
- Protect organizations assets in relation to theft, assault, fire, and other safety issues
- Immediately respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to colleagues with continuous coordination and communication with Security Manager and HoM
- Review, track and monitor movement times and locations for field visits and GH movements daily
- In collaboration with Security Manager and HoM partake in trainings to increase organization Staff security awareness
- Organize convoy security procedures and medical evacuations
- Organize and manage organization guards/watchmen
- Conduct security site assessment for new locations
- Provide monthly security reports for covered areas (Raqqah/DeZ)
- Cooperate with Log department checking and proofing security equipment’s and their efficiency
- Ensure the security and safety of new locations and convoy the Staff for first time to the location
- Following and issuing Badges for the staff and checking their Expiry dates regularly
- In coordination with local networks and special sources providing the accurate maps and secure roads to use
Language Proficiency
- Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
- Arabic and Kurdish preferred.
Education
- An advanced university degree
Skills and Qualifications:
- Considerable practical experience in managing security in complex contexts and high-risk environments.
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of working in the safety and security sector.
- extensive experience as an NGO security officer or with a Private Security Company.
- Previous experience working in an international non-governmental organization is preferred.
- Ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and analyze data and translate it into effective information.
- Personnel is expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs
- Helpful, courteous attitude
- Strong communication skills
- Complex problem solver
- Ability to work under pressure
- Time management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency with computers, and aptitude to learn new software and systems
- Experience with security equipment and surveillance systems
Law enforcement experience
Only emails with subject “Security Officer ” will be considered to: vacancy.syria@unponteper.it