Job ID
42774
Job Title
Institutional Safety Officer
To work for
Aga Khan Foundation
Country
Syria
City
Hamah
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
The Aga Khan Foundation in Syria seeks to employ a full-time Institutional Safety Officer- Emergency Management Department for its office in Salamieh.
JOB NUMBER: EM/ 01
JOB SUMMARY:
The Institutional Safety Officer will be responsible for advancing safety initiatives across AKF partners’ institutions in addition to overseeing the implementation of activities related to Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE), and the School Safety Programme (SSP) in collaboration with the Education Program Manager. He/ she shall also contribute to broader community and institutional safety efforts, working closely with UNMAS and other AKF programmes (with travel required to other Syrian governorates as needed). The incumbent will report directly to the Preparedness Manager.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with AKF partner institutions, particularly schools, to design and implement safety programs aligned with AKF organizational standards.
- Collaborate with the Education Program Manager to execute the SSP in schools and AKF-affiliated institutions, and integrate preparedness measures.
- Execute EORE activities in the communities and AKF-affiliated institutions in partnership with UNMAS.
- Review and develop SSP and EORE training content, and ensure the implementation of training sessions for institutional staff, educators, and community members.
- Coordinate with AKF programs to implement community awareness campaigns on EORE, targeting local communities and populations.
- Coordinate with the Program Manager to develop detailed annual, quarterly, and monthly plans, ensuring resource efficiency and alignment with AKF and partner priorities.
- Coordinate with the relevant departments to ensure timely, budgeting, logistical and procurement tasks to enable the effective implementation of SSP and EORE activities.
- Support and participate in M&E activities (under the coordination and guidance of MERL Officer), including baseline/end-line/midterm assessments, project-related surveys and data & information collection.
- Build partnerships with the SSP and EORE concerned stakeholders (national and local authorities, UNMAS and other related INGOs and communities) to advance objectives.
JOB NUMBER: EM/ 01
JOB SUMMARY:
The Institutional Safety Officer will be responsible for advancing safety initiatives across AKF partners’ institutions in addition to overseeing the implementation of activities related to Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE), and the School Safety Programme (SSP) in collaboration with the Education Program Manager. He/ she shall also contribute to broader community and institutional safety efforts, working closely with UNMAS and other AKF programmes (with travel required to other Syrian governorates as needed). The incumbent will report directly to the Preparedness Manager.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with AKF partner institutions, particularly schools, to design and implement safety programs aligned with AKF organizational standards.
- Collaborate with the Education Program Manager to execute the SSP in schools and AKF-affiliated institutions, and integrate preparedness measures.
- Execute EORE activities in the communities and AKF-affiliated institutions in partnership with UNMAS.
- Review and develop SSP and EORE training content, and ensure the implementation of training sessions for institutional staff, educators, and community members.
- Coordinate with AKF programs to implement community awareness campaigns on EORE, targeting local communities and populations.
- Coordinate with the Program Manager to develop detailed annual, quarterly, and monthly plans, ensuring resource efficiency and alignment with AKF and partner priorities.
- Coordinate with the relevant departments to ensure timely, budgeting, logistical and procurement tasks to enable the effective implementation of SSP and EORE activities.
- Support and participate in M&E activities (under the coordination and guidance of MERL Officer), including baseline/end-line/midterm assessments, project-related surveys and data & information collection.
- Build partnerships with the SSP and EORE concerned stakeholders (national and local authorities, UNMAS and other related INGOs and communities) to advance objectives.
Qualifications
- The applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Disaster Risk Management, Emergency Management, Education, or a related social science field.
- At least two years of experience in institutional safety, education sector programmes, or emergency management.
- Ability to design and oversee the delivery of training sessions and awareness activities on safety and risk education.
- Proficiency in project implementation, including administrative procedures, financial oversight, and reporting.
- Effective collaboration with government authorities, UN agencies, and community stakeholders.
- Certifications in relevant fields, particularly in institutional safety, emergency response, and war remnant risk awareness.
- Dedication to promoting safety and resilience in complex operational contexts.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent English language skills (written and spoken).
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Deadline for applications submission is Thursday, May 8th,2025.
Salary and Benefits
According to AKF Salary Scale
Health and Life insurance
Health and Life insurance
About us
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of development agencies with mandates that include the environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction, and the promotion of private-sector enterprise and the revitalization of historic cities. AKDN agencies conduct their programmes without regard to faith, origin or gender.
Safeguarding Commitments:
AKF is committed to maintaining the highest standard of ethical behaviour among its staff, representatives, and partners to make sure of do no harm of the beneficiaries and whom they deal with. In line with this commitment; the selected incumbent must adhere to the AKF Code of Conduct and the relevant Safeguarding policies
Safeguarding Commitments:
AKF is committed to maintaining the highest standard of ethical behaviour among its staff, representatives, and partners to make sure of do no harm of the beneficiaries and whom they deal with. In line with this commitment; the selected incumbent must adhere to the AKF Code of Conduct and the relevant Safeguarding policies
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Apr 24, 2025
Expiry Date
May 24, 2025
CV Language
English
