Employer: Handicap International Belgium
Closing date: 16 Mar 2013
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Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living
conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission. For more details on the association: http://www.handicap-international.be
Job Context: The position belongs to the Security service, under the responsibility of the Security Service Manager based in France. The “head of safety” and “security referent” in Brussels share the monitoring and support of all safety aspects of all programs implemented by the association. They are working according to criteria of geographical coherence (country / region) and proximity (Brussels / Lyon).
The Security Referent will be in charge of:
1) Development of a policy and management framework for the association security
2) Support the implementation of the policy and management framework for security a) Set up methods and tools b) Provide support and advice to managers with responsibilities in terms of security management to headquarters, as well to agents on the field c) To give training + be an actor of change d) Be an actor of crisis management
3) Development of Networks:
a) Contribute to the development of an external network of professionals which could take over certain tasks
b) Participate to national and international forums on safety management in the field of international solidarity 4) Reporting: a) The Referee Security refers to the Head of Security Service with a monthly written report and regular meetings. b) In the absence of the Head of the Security Service, the Referent Security will play a back-up role.
Profile: • University degree or equivalent by experience • Fluent in French, English and Spanish spoken and written. Arabic language desirable. • Minimum 3 years of field experience in area of program management in humanitarian and development contexts • Practical experience of security assessment, planning and implementation of safety rules in the context of humanitarian operations • Work experience in insecure countries • Knowledge of the humanitarian security networks Salary: 2 636 € gross/ month experience + languages + meal vouchers + health insurances
How to apply:
Candidates can apply directly to jobs@handicap.be - by sending their cover letter and CV to Sandrine Thiriez Application deadline: March 16th.
Closing date: 16 Mar 2013
Download DOC (94 KB) Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living
conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission. For more details on the association: http://www.handicap-international.be
Job Context: The position belongs to the Security service, under the responsibility of the Security Service Manager based in France. The “head of safety” and “security referent” in Brussels share the monitoring and support of all safety aspects of all programs implemented by the association. They are working according to criteria of geographical coherence (country / region) and proximity (Brussels / Lyon).
The Security Referent will be in charge of:
1) Development of a policy and management framework for the association security
2) Support the implementation of the policy and management framework for security a) Set up methods and tools b) Provide support and advice to managers with responsibilities in terms of security management to headquarters, as well to agents on the field c) To give training + be an actor of change d) Be an actor of crisis management
3) Development of Networks:
a) Contribute to the development of an external network of professionals which could take over certain tasks
b) Participate to national and international forums on safety management in the field of international solidarity 4) Reporting: a) The Referee Security refers to the Head of Security Service with a monthly written report and regular meetings. b) In the absence of the Head of the Security Service, the Referent Security will play a back-up role.
Profile: • University degree or equivalent by experience • Fluent in French, English and Spanish spoken and written. Arabic language desirable. • Minimum 3 years of field experience in area of program management in humanitarian and development contexts • Practical experience of security assessment, planning and implementation of safety rules in the context of humanitarian operations • Work experience in insecure countries • Knowledge of the humanitarian security networks Salary: 2 636 € gross/ month experience + languages + meal vouchers + health insurances
How to apply:
Candidates can apply directly to jobs@handicap.be - by sending their cover letter and CV to Sandrine Thiriez Application deadline: March 16th.