Feb 7, 2017

Security Officer , Middle East

Employer: People in Need
Location: Middle East
Closing date: 31 Mar 2017


Starting date: ASAP
Contract Length: 18 months (with possibility of prolongation)


Reports To: Country Director for in country related issues while present. Direct reporting line to Regional Director for regional / strategic issues.

Organization context:

People in Need’s programs for war-affected Syrian population focus mainly on livelihood/food security, rural rehabilitation and emergency education. PIN operates several programs in 3 locations in Northern and Eastern Syria (Idlib, Aleppo and SDF controlled areas – North/East Syria) with its offices and field staff in Syria. Cross-border operations are managed from Turkey where PIN’s main office is established serving as administrative and logistics support of program implemented directly or through partners in Syria. Furthermore, PIN implements smaller scale projects in Turkey addressing the needs of refugees in terms of education. PIN is currently operating also in Northern Iraq (Telafar, Al-Hamdaniya and Mosul districts, Ninewa governorate) focusing on support to IDPs, returnees and communities in newly retaken areas in education, shelter/NFI and WASH sectors.

Responsibilities:

Security Management Plans
Responsible for regular revision of PIN security management plans – Standard Operating Procedures, Contingency Plans, Crisis Management etc.
Revision of Local Partners‘ Security Management Plans
Creates program specific security plans Implementation partners
Responsible for reviewing and strenghtening security setup of PIN implementation partners
Incidents and Crisis Management
Member of Incident Management Team
Responsible for security incidents follow up and lessons learned

HR
Member of Country Management Team, leading body for due diligance and duty of care standards
Responsible for professional development of members of Security Dept.
Maintain close cooperation with Programs and Support departments
Organize internal and external trainings for PIN staff and partners

Analysis and Assessments
Conduct contextual security assessments and analysis
Provide regular risk/ threat assessments and propose the implementation of measures to manage or mitigate them.
Regularly monitor ongoing threats and development and predict possible outcomes

Others
Liaise with NGO Security Coordination agencies, Alliance 2015 and other partners
Establish and maintain information network to be able to provide verified information and early warnings
Regular reporting to Country Directors, HQ and Donors
Financial management of security budget
Requirements for Applicants:

Education and Experience:
University degree in relevant subject
At least two years of experience with security management in volatile contexts
Experience working in complex and challenging environments desirable
Previous working experience from Middle East contexts

Skills and Personality Requirements:
Rigorous and with high attention to detail
Strong analytical and prescience skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Well-developed participatory planning skills and training skills
Ability to work under pressure and remain calm despite setbacks, managing and meeting deadlines
Cross-cultural sensitivity and awareness and willingness to travel to remote places in the field, maintaining good relationships with all members of staff
Full and clean driving licence
Empathy with the values of People in Need
Fluent in English
PIN offers:
Flexible and challenging working environment with room for personal growth
Starting salary defined by PIN salary scale (approx. 2 600 – 3 000 EUR commensurate with experience including per diem)
5 weeks leave per year, with flights home paid 2 x per year
R&R leave according to time spent within the specific locations.
In country accommodation, medical insurance, medical and psychological helpdesk support

How To Apply:
Interested applicants for the position should send their CV and cover letter as soon as possible via green button "APPLY" on following link: https://inhiro.com/job/id/10998. As a subject please use "Security Officer for Middle East".