Hiring Organization: Malteser
Job Location: Myanmar
Base Salary:
Closing date20 Oct 2022
Job Summary:
To support the safety and security of our staff and operations in Asia, Malteser International is looking for a South Asia and/or Southeast Asia-based Safety and Security Advisor.
As Safety and Security Advisor (SSA) you will focus on the operational mechanisms of organizational safety and security policies and ensure processes are up to date, communicated and effectively socialized within Malteser International regional teams. You will lead on strategic and operational management of safety and security for Malteser International staff and support the set-up of safety and security plans and crisis management plans. Furthermore, you will support the capacity building of Malteser International staff in safety and security procedures.
Your responsibilities:
Job Summary:
To support the safety and security of our staff and operations in Asia, Malteser International is looking for a South Asia and/or Southeast Asia-based Safety and Security Advisor.
As Safety and Security Advisor (SSA) you will focus on the operational mechanisms of organizational safety and security policies and ensure processes are up to date, communicated and effectively socialized within Malteser International regional teams. You will lead on strategic and operational management of safety and security for Malteser International staff and support the set-up of safety and security plans and crisis management plans. Furthermore, you will support the capacity building of Malteser International staff in safety and security procedures.
Your responsibilities:
Conduct safety and security audits and risk assessments of Malteser International project locations and propose mitigation measures and recommendations for improvement
Support field offices to maintain up-to-date Security Plans, Standard Operating Procedures and Contingency Plans in accordance with Malteser International´s security guidelines
Ensure capacity strengthening for Malteser International staff and partners and develop a culture of security risk awareness across Malteser International operations in Asia
Provide guidance and leadership to a systematic approach of focal persons in safety and security in Asia
Monitor evolutions in Malteser Internationals working environment (political, security, and economic situations in the countries Malteser International is operating) and share regular context updates
Advise, liaise and support the headquarters, field offices and local humanitarian partners in managing safety and security, crisis management, incident management and post incident management
Maintain active contact with safety and security counterparts from peer agencies and relevant organisations (UNDSS, INSO, etc.) and represent Malteser International in relevant interagency security coordination meetings in Asia
Your profile
What we offer:
Support field offices to maintain up-to-date Security Plans, Standard Operating Procedures and Contingency Plans in accordance with Malteser International´s security guidelines
Ensure capacity strengthening for Malteser International staff and partners and develop a culture of security risk awareness across Malteser International operations in Asia
Provide guidance and leadership to a systematic approach of focal persons in safety and security in Asia
Monitor evolutions in Malteser Internationals working environment (political, security, and economic situations in the countries Malteser International is operating) and share regular context updates
Advise, liaise and support the headquarters, field offices and local humanitarian partners in managing safety and security, crisis management, incident management and post incident management
Maintain active contact with safety and security counterparts from peer agencies and relevant organisations (UNDSS, INSO, etc.) and represent Malteser International in relevant interagency security coordination meetings in Asia
Your profile
:Local knowledge and network in the countries for Malteser International operations in Asia is an added value (Afghanistan, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand)
A formal security qualification or appropriate security management training, with a minimum of 5 years of practical experience in security management, previous working experience with humanitarian organizations is an advantage
Understanding of humanitarian principles and their application in humanitarian security risk management
Proven experience of risk assessment, incident reporting, incident mapping, information collation and analysis, and security technology as well as written and analytical skills and able to read political and reference maps
Ability to use digital tools to streamline management of security processes (policies, SOPs, etc.) and information sharing
Ability and willingness to travel within Asia, also to high-risk security environments
Professional in English
A formal security qualification or appropriate security management training, with a minimum of 5 years of practical experience in security management, previous working experience with humanitarian organizations is an advantage
Understanding of humanitarian principles and their application in humanitarian security risk management
Proven experience of risk assessment, incident reporting, incident mapping, information collation and analysis, and security technology as well as written and analytical skills and able to read political and reference maps
Ability to use digital tools to streamline management of security processes (policies, SOPs, etc.) and information sharing
Ability and willingness to travel within Asia, also to high-risk security environments
Professional in English
What we offer:
Start Date: as soon as possible
Duty Station: South Asia and/or Southeast Asia
Duration of contract: Duration of contract: 1 year (with possibility to extend)
Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package
Working for Malteser International
Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.
Apply
Duty Station: South Asia and/or Southeast Asia
Duration of contract: Duration of contract: 1 year (with possibility to extend)
Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package
Working for Malteser International
Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.
Apply