Job ID
43212
Job Title
Roving Safety & Security Officer
To work for
Oxfam Syria
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
H&S/Work Protection - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
At Hubs Level:
• Support the Safety & Security Officers in the development, review and implementation of local security management plan/s, in line with existing Oxfam policy, protocols and approach.
• Support the SO in identification and implementation of security measures and requirements in the new locations in the absence of the SO.
• In the absence of SO Support to the area managers and other senior staff during safety/security incidents and be the focal point with the Syrian police force and security agencies under the area manager/head of Safety and Security supervision.
• Support the SO security department in identifying the security learning and development needs in the Hub.
• Conduct the required field assessment in the absence of the SO.
• Provide assistance to the SOs in evaluating the level of risk and assessing the existing security measures for Oxfam staff, operations, premises, partners and persons of concern.
• Support the SOs at Hubs to Provide the appropriate inductions/briefing to missions/new staff when needed.
• Respond to staff queries on security issues and provide immediate assistance as required.
• Keep track of incident reports in the Hub level.
• Assist in providing ERW /SMP/SOP and first aid training in coordination with the SO.
• Act as SO during their absence to provide recommendations and advice to the AMs in coordination with the Safety & Security Coordinator.
• Monitor and follow up on the country security situation and update the SOs/SC with any development.
• Report any gab/ breach to the SO and to the SC.
At Country Office Level:
• Support SC to issue, develop, review and implement security management system (SMP, SOPs, Welcome pack)
• Support SC in gathering of reliable security information; and identifying the security learning/training and development needs of staff
• Ensure all drivers are aware of the relevant aspect of the security management plan with regards movements and driving in Syria including the external drivers (Rented car)
• Undertake regular and ad hoc field security assessment missions as necessary, to gather information and to analyse the overall security situation in existing and potential areas of intervention
• Support country management staff in identifying the security learning and development needs of staff, coordinating and/or delivering training if needed
• Provide the needed security induction for international staff, visitors and share welcome pack in advance.
• Support in preparing and delivering regular safety and security briefings and reports to the country team, as well as the RSA as needed.
• Any other duties that may be reasonably required, and in support of capacity building of the role.
At Hubs Level:
• Support the Safety & Security Officers in the development, review and implementation of local security management plan/s, in line with existing Oxfam policy, protocols and approach.
• Support the SO in identification and implementation of security measures and requirements in the new locations in the absence of the SO.
• In the absence of SO Support to the area managers and other senior staff during safety/security incidents and be the focal point with the Syrian police force and security agencies under the area manager/head of Safety and Security supervision.
• Support the SO security department in identifying the security learning and development needs in the Hub.
• Conduct the required field assessment in the absence of the SO.
• Provide assistance to the SOs in evaluating the level of risk and assessing the existing security measures for Oxfam staff, operations, premises, partners and persons of concern.
• Support the SOs at Hubs to Provide the appropriate inductions/briefing to missions/new staff when needed.
• Respond to staff queries on security issues and provide immediate assistance as required.
• Keep track of incident reports in the Hub level.
• Assist in providing ERW /SMP/SOP and first aid training in coordination with the SO.
• Act as SO during their absence to provide recommendations and advice to the AMs in coordination with the Safety & Security Coordinator.
• Monitor and follow up on the country security situation and update the SOs/SC with any development.
• Report any gab/ breach to the SO and to the SC.
At Country Office Level:
• Support SC to issue, develop, review and implement security management system (SMP, SOPs, Welcome pack)
• Support SC in gathering of reliable security information; and identifying the security learning/training and development needs of staff
• Ensure all drivers are aware of the relevant aspect of the security management plan with regards movements and driving in Syria including the external drivers (Rented car)
• Undertake regular and ad hoc field security assessment missions as necessary, to gather information and to analyse the overall security situation in existing and potential areas of intervention
• Support country management staff in identifying the security learning and development needs of staff, coordinating and/or delivering training if needed
• Provide the needed security induction for international staff, visitors and share welcome pack in advance.
• Support in preparing and delivering regular safety and security briefings and reports to the country team, as well as the RSA as needed.
• Any other duties that may be reasonably required, and in support of capacity building of the role.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES
ESSENTIAL:
• Self-Awareness
• Mutual accountability
• Strategic Thinking and Judgment
In addition:
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of experience in safety and security in the context of UN or INGO’s humanitarian operations including assessment, planning and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience of managing teams.
• Proven influencing and negotiating skills with internal and external audiences including in complex and stressful circumstances.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train local and international staff and able to work with conflict affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to gender equality and social justice.
• Ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision in a challenging environment.
• Able to advise and train on specialist skills to other departments / teams.
• Keep abreast of internal and external events that may influence role.
• Fluency in English and Arabic, including English writing skills.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of Oxfam.
• Anticipate problems and regularly provide solutions to SC and SO in the hubs
• Ability to operate in complex situations, prioritizing tasks and leading self and others.
Desirable:
• 4 years of experience in humanitarian assistance including field operations.
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity.
ESSENTIAL:
• Self-Awareness
• Mutual accountability
• Strategic Thinking and Judgment
In addition:
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of experience in safety and security in the context of UN or INGO’s humanitarian operations including assessment, planning and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience of managing teams.
• Proven influencing and negotiating skills with internal and external audiences including in complex and stressful circumstances.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train local and international staff and able to work with conflict affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to gender equality and social justice.
• Ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision in a challenging environment.
• Able to advise and train on specialist skills to other departments / teams.
• Keep abreast of internal and external events that may influence role.
• Fluency in English and Arabic, including English writing skills.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of Oxfam.
• Anticipate problems and regularly provide solutions to SC and SO in the hubs
• Ability to operate in complex situations, prioritizing tasks and leading self and others.
Desirable:
• 4 years of experience in humanitarian assistance including field operations.
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity.
Salary and Benefits
As Per Oxfam Salary Scale
About us
Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations networked together in more than 90 countries, as part of a global movement for change, to build a future free from the injustice of poverty.
In Syria :
While Oxfam has been present in the region since 1970, it began operating in Syria through its Damascus based presence in July 2013. Since then, Oxfam has been responding to both the urgent WASH needs for vulnerable people, and has been working on the rehabilitation of water systems in order to provide durable, more sustainable solutions to the affected populations. Interventions implemented under Oxfam's WASH Programme include: Provision of Acute Emergency Life-Saving WASH Services, Rehabilitation of Water Systems, Hygiene Promotion and Water Conservation, Capacity Building and Training, and Improved Emergency WASH Coordination. To date, Oxfam has been worked in 10 governorates, seeking out to over 2.5 million beneficiaries.
In Syria :
While Oxfam has been present in the region since 1970, it began operating in Syria through its Damascus based presence in July 2013. Since then, Oxfam has been responding to both the urgent WASH needs for vulnerable people, and has been working on the rehabilitation of water systems in order to provide durable, more sustainable solutions to the affected populations. Interventions implemented under Oxfam's WASH Programme include: Provision of Acute Emergency Life-Saving WASH Services, Rehabilitation of Water Systems, Hygiene Promotion and Water Conservation, Capacity Building and Training, and Improved Emergency WASH Coordination. To date, Oxfam has been worked in 10 governorates, seeking out to over 2.5 million beneficiaries.
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Posted On
Jun 06, 2025
Expiry Date
Jun 21, 2025
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