SAFETY AND SECURITY MANAGER (SYRIAN RESPONSE)

Work Location:	Jordan - Amman
Other Possible Locations:
Expected Travel:	Greater than 50%
Language Requirement:	English
Employee Duration:	Active Full-Time
Type of Post:	Unaccompanied
Funding:	Approved
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DESCRIPTION
CARE is currently seeking a Safety and Security Manager (Syrian Response). The Safety and Security Manager (Syrian Response) is responsible for the coordination of operational safety and security across country offices to related CARE’s Syrian emergency response.  This position is based in Jordan, with a significant period of time spent visiting country office locations and providing support to other members of CARE’s Emergency Response Team. Whilst supporting the overarching mission objective of the CARE Safety and Security Unit, providing the safest possible working environments for CARE field staff, the Safety and Security Manager (Syrian Response) will, through sound risk and threat analysis, standardized implementation of SOPs and contingency plans, work with staff, partners, communities and counterparts to reduce operational security risks to the lowest possible level.  Supporting this aim, the Safety and Security Manager (Syrian Response) will be responsible for; information management and sharing, the provision of routine and timely assessments and incident reports to the Regional Safety and Security Manager and the Country Directors within the sub region.   The Safety and Security Manager (Syrian Response) will coordinate with CARE’s Country Offices to ensure that staff are informed of security and safety issues, mentoring and where necessary building capacity to ensure that staff understand and follow SOPs and local security procedures.  The Safety and Security Manager (Syrian Response) will report non compliance issues to the Regional Safety and Security Manager and Country Directors. Responsibilities: Planning and Preparation Ensuring the monitoring of the security environment in operational areas, updating and detailing risk assessments as required.  Ensuring that routine and incident reports either through regular reporting lines to the Country Directors or directly to the Regional Safety and Security Manager where required.   Supporting the development of a safety and security culture that is enhanced by sound procedures and practices. Preparing strategic oversight activity plans for RSM inc, Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and guidance framework, goals and activities plans. Assist Country Office to prepare detailed work and activity plans inc: Annual work plans; capacity development plans for Implementation Partners; safety and security budgets for proposals; and training plans.  Developing and maintaining a strong contextual understanding of the areas of operations in consultation with Emergency staff, Senior Managers and Country Directors. The Safety and Security Manager (Syrian Response) must ensure Country Offices develop the Safety and Security Management Plan, using the CARE International template and that all CARE facilities are included in the plan and the plan is kept current to any changes. Assisting the Country Offices to prepare for major events and critical incidents where safety is concerned.  Conducting safety awareness training in accordance with CARE policies and procedures for Country Office staff and implementation partners. Procedures and Protocols Maintain consolidated security information trees and disseminate security flash alerts and advisories across the sub-region as and when required. Review and monitor SOPs, supporting the development of new procedures to match security challenges and operational realities as they present.  Attend regional security network meetings and sharing key outcomes. Reporting non compliance of procedures or security breaches to the Regional Security Manager and Country Representative. Ensure briefing materials are prepared in local languages. Implementing and maintaining CARE International Safety Protocols and develop/maintain appropriate safety operating procedures and minimum standards as prescribed by the current environment in which programs are being implemented and staff are residing. Working with the Country Security Committees to ensure that agreed minimum standards are adhered to across the sub-region. Ensuring that the Country Security Committees are aware of non-compliance with agreed safety standards and those obstacles toward maintaining the standards are reported and acted upon by Country Office management. Support in a Crisis Advise Country Office’s on contingency planning for major events and critical incidents and ensure standardization in accordance with CI safety and security policy Support the Regional Security Manager with the preparation of situational analysis, briefing materials and contingency response advice.  Investigate and follow up on security incidents where CARE staff or assets are involved.  Be deployed on short notice to support operations in any CARE program area related to the Syrian humanitarian response. Prepare internal reports. Coordinate with Regional and Country Office Security Committees and advise them of possible actions or options in a time of crisis or emergency.  Advise the Country Security Committees of events affecting or which could potentially affect staff safety or cause damage / injury to CARE staff and assets.   Assist Country Security Committees to prepare updated reports on the safety situation in the country office and the steps being taken to address these.   Be prepared to assist with emergency medical evacuations within the Country Office.  Monitor investigations and follow up safety incidents in which CARE staff is involved. Capacity Development Building capacity through training, coaching and mentoring of CARE staff and Implementation Partners in accordance with implementation agreements and CARE Code. Building the capacity of CARE Staff to a high level of competence and ability through coaching, mentoring and acquiring suitable security training through appropriate training organizations.  Working with partners to develop, support and appropriate capacity building.  Holding regular cross briefing session to ensure that security is represented in emergency program decisions and that each sectorial specialty’s (e.g. WASH) operational needs and outlooks are understood and recognized. Mentoring staff from other country offices that deploy on security TDY’s Advise and Report Preparing a monthly situational report to the Country Offices and RSM. Briefing Country Leadership Teams on safety developments within the area of operations. Overseeing the completion of reports for the Country Offices, on a regular and ongoing basis. Completing reports as required by CARE International.  Providing feedback to the Country Directors on progress in respect to safety actions and initiatives. Providing technical advice to Country Offices in respect of staff safety. Ensuring that regular strategic risk assessments are conducted and management informed of emerging trends and threats. Promote cross regional collaboration, sharing of ideas and initiatives; lessons learnt and operational best practice. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to humanitarian work or security management or equivalent field / operational experience. 5 years experience in assisting international organizations in developing countries to manage staff and program safety.   5 years experience in working in an international organization.  5 years experience in working in complex and hazardous environments. Competent and literate in English, verbal and written, with a sound knowledge of technical expressions. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated supervisory ability, sound judgment and the ability to work effectively with others at all levels. Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis and strategic planning skills IT literate, MS – Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience in developing security related technical tools guidelines and systems Interpersonal communication and proven written / presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to manage under stressful conditions. Demonstrated knowledge of the historical and socio-political context of Middle East. Demonstrable expertise of Humanitarian risk management.  Strong demonstrated inter- personal skills in a multi-cultural environment. Ability to make good judgment on staff safety and provide appropriate advice.  Demonstrated ability to manage under stressful conditions. Strong ability to analyze and understand complex situations and translate these into specific policy advice.

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