Duty Station: Hassakeh with travel to project locations, including Al Hol camp

Main Purpose:

The Safety and Security Officer will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of staff, assets, and programs in the operational area of the NGO in Northeast Syria. The successful candidate will be developing and implementing a comprehensive security and risk management plan for the organization, and provide regular analysis and recommendations to the management team and other key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive security and risk management plan for the NGO, in close coordination with the management team and other relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments, collect and analyze security information and provide recommendations to reduce risks and enhance security of staff, assets and programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including local communities, NGOs and other relevant actors operating in the area, to support security risk management efforts.
• Develop and maintain security protocols, procedures, and risk mitigation measures, and provide regular updates to ensure compliance.
• Advise and train staff on security protocols, procedures, and risk mitigation measures, and provide regular updates to ensure compliance.
• Monitor and report on security incidents, including developing incident reports, and provide recommendations for preventative measures.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and procedures, and maintain an up-to-date understanding of local security dynamics and threats.
• Participate in incident response and management as needed, and ensure effective communication and coordination with relevant stakeholders.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in security management, risk management or related field.
• Knowledge of risk management principles, methodologies and tools, and experience in conducting security risk assessments.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to develop and implement security risk management plans and provide timely and effective recommendations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including local communities, security forces and other NGOs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and, manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required. Kurdish language skills are an asset.
• Desirable: experience in the humanitarian sector