Employer: Mercy Corps
Location: North East Syria
Essential Job Responsibilities
OPERATIONAL SECURITY
Understandthe immediate and longer-term humanitarian programs and This position is expected to know and understand all program activities so s /he can effectively. build the capacity of the Safety & Security team.
Assist with the tracking, mapping and analysis of incidents in Syria, particularly NES, and work with the Security Team to ensure there is a high level of understanding of patterns, trends and early warning indicators as they may pertain to the NES team and wider context within the area.
Support the Senior Safety & Security Officer (SSSO) to ensure high standards of steady
communication with Northeast Syria team members, including Amman, in daily and routine briefings.
Participate in incident management as determined through the roles and responsibilities of the security team.
Work with the SSSO to ensure that all NES team members are cognizant of security procedures and are following them at all times, highlighting challenges in their implementation when necessary.
Work with SSSO to continue developing a community acceptance strategy and other operational strategies involving the context.
Is considered part of senior leadership for this office and a core member of a crisis management team responsible for the resolution of all incidents.
SECURITY INFORMATION & ANALYSIS
Provide mentorship to the Northeast Safety & Security team to produce relevant, timely analysis whicheffectively informs programming.
Oversees inputs to the Syria Weekly Update by editing and ensuring drafted reports answer programmatic needs and address key events in the reporting period.
Support the relevance of NES Team Contingency Planning by supporting scenario planning and response option planning.
Support the SSSO to coordinate with other NGOs inthe area of operation, contributing to shared analysis and coherent operational decisions within the humanitarian sector.
As requested, conductsecurity assessments either in work locations either directly or Is responsible for maintaining updated risk assessments and security strategies.
Support the SSSO to ensure the larger Mercy Corps teamis fully aware of the context (political, social, security and humanitarian) and the possible implications this may have for the team, for participants and for programs.
Support the SSSO to produce timely flash reporting thatis accompanied with sound recommendations for the NES team where appropriate.
SECURITY SYSTEMS & CAPACITY BUILDING
Coach andmentor Senior Safety / Security Officer with the intent of nationalizing the Safety & Security Manager position.
Work with the SSSO to put in place and implement a realistic and holistic capacity building plan for the Security Team as a whole . This will address key needs and gaps and reflect a number of different learning methodologies including but not limited to; trainings, workshops, on the job training, coaching and mentoring
Develop the facilitation skills of the Security Team to ensure theyare able to roll out interesting and sophisticated security trainings for the rest of the NES team
Work with the SSSO to develop his skills in providing support to his linemanagees , particularly coaching and mentoring
S/he will identify strategic weaknesses in security or situational awareness with the entire Northeast Syria team and address this by directing/coaching the Senior Safety & Security Officer to remedy issues.
Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, Master’s degree preferred.
3-5 years of field experience in safety and security with a humanitarian or development non- governmental organization.
Formal security qualification / advanced security management training.
Demonstrated understanding of complex emergencies, related security concerns, and appropriate responses to such emergencies. Good context analysis skills and ability to teach them.
Experience of incident reporting, incident mapping, intelligence collation and analysis functions,compilation of security reports and assessments, and capacity building staff in these areas.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including presenting concepts, coaching and ability to work with a team from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Competency in Internet and Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access. Sound knowledge of mapping systems highly preferred.
Experience living and working in the Middle East region, preferred. Understanding of Syria and Iraq context highly preferred.
High level of English language proficiency required (verbal and written), knowledge of Arabic language preferred.
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Location: North East Syria
Essential Job Responsibilities
OPERATIONAL SECURITY
Understand
Assist with the tracking, mapping and analysis of incidents in Syria, particularly NES, and work with the Security Team to ensure there is a high level of understanding of patterns, trends and early warning indicators as they may pertain to the NES team and wider context within the area.
Support the Senior Safety & Security Officer (SSSO) to ensure high standards of steady
communication with Northeast Syria team members, including Amman, in daily and routine briefings.
Work with the SSSO to ensure that all NES team members are cognizant of security procedures and are following them at all times, highlighting challenges in their implementation when necessary.
Work with SSSO to continue developing a community acceptance strategy and other operational strategies involving the context.
SECURITY INFORMATION & ANALYSIS
Provide mentorship to the Northeast Safety & Security team to produce relevant, timely analysis which
Oversees inputs to the Syria Weekly Update by editing and ensuring drafted reports answer programmatic needs and address key events in the reporting period.
Support the relevance of NES Team Contingency Planning by supporting scenario planning and response option planning.
Support the SSSO to coordinate with other NGOs in
As requested, conduct
Support the SSSO to ensure the larger Mercy Corps team
Support the SSSO to produce timely flash reporting that
SECURITY SYSTEMS & CAPACITY BUILDING
Coach and
Work with the SSSO to put in place and implement a realistic and holistic capacity building plan for the Security Team
Develop the facilitation skills of the Security Team to ensure they
Work with the SSSO to develop his skills in providing support to his line
S/he will identify strategic weaknesses in security or situational awareness with the entire Northeast Syria team and address this by directing/coaching the Senior Safety & Security Officer to remedy issues.
Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, Master’s degree preferred.
3-5 years of field experience in safety and security with a humanitarian or development non- governmental organization.
Formal security qualification / advanced security management training.
Experience of incident reporting, incident mapping, intelligence collation and analysis functions,
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including presenting concepts, coaching and ability to work with a team from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Competency in Internet and Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access. Sound knowledge of mapping systems highly preferred.
Experience living and working in the Middle East region, preferred. Understanding of Syria and Iraq context highly preferred.
High level of English language proficiency required (verbal and written), knowledge of Arabic language preferred.
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