Position Title: Response Security Officer
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To support the Jordan Country Response Manager (30%) and the South Syria Area Manager (70%) in ensuring that effective security measures for the all programs/activities.
Major Responsibilities:
Organization & Planning:
Develop and implement organizational security actions at the National/Country Office and/or at Area Syria Response Level under the global direction for the Syria Response Security strategy.
Security of Operations
Work with the designated stakeholders in country and/or for the area of ops/activities to carry out Security Risk Assessments as required/directed.
Networking and External Liaison/Engagement
Represent WV at local UN/NGO security network meetings and ensure information from these groups is disseminated to relevant staff and through the operational activities
Capacity Building and Technical Training
Coordinate the assessment, development and implementation of the national/country office and area Syria response capacity building plans for security management based on local/area(s) security risk assessments.
Reporting and Documentation
Provide a regular security report to the National Office, region and office of corporate security.
Education:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience that can validate the academic level.
Experience:
At least three (5) years’ experience in a proven security field (public, private, government, IO or NGO sectors). Choose appropriate:
Operational Coordination
Minimum (2) years’ experience working with UN Agency / NGO plus field security experience.
Knowledge & Skills:
Military and/or Police/Law Enforcement Training
Ability to communicate well in English & Arabic (verbal and written) – particularly in a crisis situation
Core Capabilities: Achieving quality results and service Practicing accountability and integrity Communicating information effectively Thinking clearly, deeply and broadly Understanding the Humanitarian industry Understanding WV’s mission & operations Practicing continuous innovation & creativity Learning for growth and development Maintaining work/life balance Building collaborative relationships Practicing gender & cultural diversity Influencing individuals & groups