Employer:Save the Children
Location: South and Central SyriaClosing date: 10 Sep 2017
Contract length: 12 months
The role
The Safety and Security Advisor supports the SCI South Central Syria Program by providing tactical and operational security management guidance to our staff and partner organizations. The incumbent of the role will be responsible to assure adequate security risk management through:
a) Timely, accurate, consultative situation analysis
b) Management of SCI safety & security in line with SCI Essential Standards and KPIs
c) Advise the South and Central Syria Program Manager of any immediate changes in security context which may affect programming ability
d) Assessment of partner organizations security management capacity and supporting them with capacity building and operational security support as per SCI Partnership Security Management Framework
e) Provide liaison with key stakeholders, including UN, NGOs, and Government Authorities.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Experience
5 years INGO Security Management Experience, preferably in Middle East
Solid examples of enabling humanitarian access in conflict/ war zones and areas with active AOGs
Experience of remote security management and working with local partners to build their capacity on security management
Proven track record as a safety and security trainer,
Familiarity with the integrated role of safety and security at the heart of programme operations in high risk environments.
Proven experience formulating and communicating analysis of operational conditions in complex contexts like that of Syria.
Experience in Security Risk Assessment.
Experience in Crisis Incident Management
Education & Trainings
Graduate Degree or equivalent in Security Management or related field.
Security Management Certifications from accredited institution.
Understands the complexity and values of non-profit organizations and Do No Harm principles
Skills
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.
Ability to work with minimum supervision 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 prioritise 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 and Arabic (written and spoken)
Good Computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet)
Desirable
Familiarity with the various key state and non-state actors impacting the political and humanitarian environment of the Syrian conflict, including the United Nations, INGOs, NGOs, governments, and donors.
Experience living and working in Syria or neighbouring countries
Flexibility
Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, social and political issues
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.