Job location: Syria
The starting salary package for this position is £47,860 GBP / approx. $60,620 USD, including all allowances
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Country Security Manager (CSM) to manage the daily security requirements of the Syria programme, including work sites, bases, operational areas and internal and external guard forces. You will be based in Northeast Syria (NES) and will frequently travel within NES and to Erbil, Iraq. You will monitor and assess security conditions and advise the Senior Management Team (SMT) as appropriate. You will also be responsible for developing and delivering safety and security training, mentoring, and developing the local security team. This role will allow you to use your extensive technical knowledge and experience in security management and analysis to support an organisation working hard to improve the lives of communities in challenging environments.
About you:
You do not need a military or police background to apply, and we particularly welcome applications from women. You will be a humanitarian security risk management specialist, experienced in facilitating safe access and operations in conflict-affected areas, and able to identify, analyse and mitigate a broad spectrum of threats. Ideally, you will have direct experience in Syria or equivalent familiarity with the region's challenges or similar high-risk environments. You will be an excellent communicator, able to write reports and produce engaging security and intelligence products, explaining them to various stakeholders. Your track record should demonstrate collaboration within diverse teams to achieve strategic objectives.
About the Syria programme:
We have been responding to the Syria crisis since 2013, working to support the development of conflict by finding and destroying the explosive remnants of war so that communities can raise their families and pursue their livelihoods in a safe and secure environment, free from fear of death or injury.
Benefits and further information:
Staff are rewarded with comprehensive benefits – you can read the candidate information sheet in the application pack for further details:Salary: £47,860 per annum including all allowances and this increases with service.
Accommodation: will provide accommodation in-country.
Leave: We recognise our staff work hard and need the appropriate time out to stay motivated. You'll have a minimum of eight weeks out of the programme per year.
Flights: Organization provides three international flights home per year.
Insurance: Programme based staff are automatically covered by organization's comprehensive insurance package including: Personal accident and medical expenses insurance; Death by natural causes insurance and access to 24-hour medical assistance.
Organization will support the successful applicant with any visa or work permit required, including application, administration and costs, however applicants will need to be able to obtain these within a reasonable time period to be considered for the role, due to programme needs.
Organization is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
How to apply
Submit application to email: oooo@ooooo.com (email is available to subscribers only)
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.
The starting salary package for this position is £47,860 GBP / approx. $60,620 USD, including all allowances
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Country Security Manager (CSM) to manage the daily security requirements of the Syria programme, including work sites, bases, operational areas and internal and external guard forces. You will be based in Northeast Syria (NES) and will frequently travel within NES and to Erbil, Iraq. You will monitor and assess security conditions and advise the Senior Management Team (SMT) as appropriate. You will also be responsible for developing and delivering safety and security training, mentoring, and developing the local security team. This role will allow you to use your extensive technical knowledge and experience in security management and analysis to support an organisation working hard to improve the lives of communities in challenging environments.
About you:
You do not need a military or police background to apply, and we particularly welcome applications from women. You will be a humanitarian security risk management specialist, experienced in facilitating safe access and operations in conflict-affected areas, and able to identify, analyse and mitigate a broad spectrum of threats. Ideally, you will have direct experience in Syria or equivalent familiarity with the region's challenges or similar high-risk environments. You will be an excellent communicator, able to write reports and produce engaging security and intelligence products, explaining them to various stakeholders. Your track record should demonstrate collaboration within diverse teams to achieve strategic objectives.
About the Syria programme:
We have been responding to the Syria crisis since 2013, working to support the development of conflict by finding and destroying the explosive remnants of war so that communities can raise their families and pursue their livelihoods in a safe and secure environment, free from fear of death or injury.
Benefits and further information:
Staff are rewarded with comprehensive benefits – you can read the candidate information sheet in the application pack for further details:Salary: £47,860 per annum including all allowances and this increases with service.
Accommodation: will provide accommodation in-country.
Leave: We recognise our staff work hard and need the appropriate time out to stay motivated. You'll have a minimum of eight weeks out of the programme per year.
Flights: Organization provides three international flights home per year.
Insurance: Programme based staff are automatically covered by organization's comprehensive insurance package including: Personal accident and medical expenses insurance; Death by natural causes insurance and access to 24-hour medical assistance.
Organization will support the successful applicant with any visa or work permit required, including application, administration and costs, however applicants will need to be able to obtain these within a reasonable time period to be considered for the role, due to programme needs.
Organization is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
How to apply
Submit application to email: oooo@ooooo.com (email is available to subscribers only)
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.