Nov 22, 2022

Safety and Security Specialist

Hiring: Organization: Save the Children 
Job Location: Jordan , Amman
Closing date5 Dec 2022

Role Purpose


The position is created to assist the office of the Regional Security Director for MENAEE in extending operational safety and security support to 16+ countries across Middle East, Eurasia and North Africa.

The Regional Safety and Security Director's office is based in Amman, Jordan and extend technical support to the country offices leadership and Security Focal Points across MENAEE on all aspects of staff safety and security management. RSD Office also ensure compliance to Key Performance Indicators and Essential Standards on Safety and Security by conducting field visits and working closely with Country Security teams.

Serve as technical resource for RSD and Field Security staff, with oversight of travel risk management and staff travel tracking, providing training opportunities, guidelines, timely advisory and technical review of monthly, weekly Sitreps, incident reports, PDIs, SSMPs, IMPs, SSFP rosters and other reports and documentation.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

In order to be successful you will bring/ have:

Minimum qualifications
Bachelor Degree or equivalent.
2-3 year experience in security management preferably in UN or INGOs environment.
Recognised Security Management qualifications.
Recognised Health and Safety qualifications.
Recognised teaching / training qualifications.
Previous experience with armed forces or security institutions will be an added advantage.
knowledge of political and security situation in Jordan and across the MENAEE
Excellent English and Arabic language skills (speaking and writing).
Proficient in use of Microsoft packages and other relevant software including Google maps.
Good contacts within INGO, Corporate, UN and host government security apparatus and willingness to develop further stay Liaison/business contacts.

Skills
Demonstrated Security Analysis skills.
Report writing and good communication skills.
Team player.
Good writing and presentation skills.
Strong command of some of the local languages.
Good training delivery skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks independently.
Strong leadership and communication (interpersonal, verbal and written) skills.
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.
A commitment to working constructively with members of other teams and a service oriented attitude.
Understands the complexity and values of non-profit organizations.
Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.