Feb 3, 2015

Safety And Security Manager

Employer:CARE USA
Location: Gaziantep, Turkey
Job Description
CARE is seeking a talented Safety and Security Manager (Turkey) who is responsible for
maintaining oversight of operational safety and security issues and implementing CARE safety protocols and procedures across CARE’s field and program locations as they relate to CARE’S Syrian emergency response. This position is based in Turkey, with a significant period of time spent visiting field locations and providing support to other members of CARE’s Emergency Response Team.The Safety and Security Manager (Turkey) will coordinate with CARE’s Emergency Team to ensure that staff are informed of security and safety issues, mentoring and where necessary building capacity to ensure that that staff understand and follow SOPs and local security procedures. The Safety and Security Manager (Turkey) will report non-compliance issues to the Regional Safety and Security Manager and Country Representative.
The Safety and Security Manager (Turkey) will be the first responder to security incidents in his/hers operational areas, notifying other staff members, the Regional Safety and Security Manager and Country Representative of security incidents and initiating local contingency plans.

Primary Responsibilities:
 Planning and preparation by monitoring the security environment in operational areas, updating and detailing risk assessment as required
 Manage the implementation of SOPs and high levels of oversight for physical security issues at offices and guesthouses
 Support in a crisis by being the first responder for any safety and security incident involving CARE staff or assets in their operational areas
 Capacity development through training, coaching, and mentoring of CARE staff and Implementation Partners in accordance with implementation agreements and CARE code
 Administration and support by briefing all new staff to operational area on local security conditions and protocols
 Advise and report by preparing monthly situational report to the Regional Security Manager (RSM)
 Perform other duties as assigned
 
\Primary Skills:
 Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to humanitarian work or security management or equivalent field / operational experience
 5 years experience in assisting international organizations in developing countries to manage staff and program safety
 5 years experience in working in an international organization
 5 years experience in working in complex and hazardous environments
 Competent and literate in English, verbal and written, with a sound knowledge of technical expressions
 Excellent oral and written communication skills
 Demonstrated supervisory ability, sound judgment and the ability to work effectively with others at all levels
 Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis and strategic planning skills
 IT literate, MS – Word, Excel and PowerPoint
 Experience in developing security related technical tools guidelines and systems
 Interpersonal communication and proven written / presentation skills
 Demonstrated ability to manage under stressful conditions
 Demonstrated knowledge of the historical and socio-political context of Middle East
 Demonstrable expertise of Humanitarian risk management
 Strong demonstrated inter- personal skills in a multi-cultural environment
 Ability to make good judgment on staff safety and provide appropriate advice
 Demonstrated ability to manage under stressful conditions
 Strong ability to analyze and understand complex situations and translate these into specific policy advice


How to Apply
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=2565