Job ID
38782
Job Title
Safety Advisory
To work for
Confidential
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Security/Guard Services
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
1) Job Background:
An international church-based organization has been actively engaged in funding and implementing multisectoral interventions across various Syrian governorates since 2017. This endeavour involves a collaborative approach with longstanding local faith-based local partners. The organization primarily focuses on offering technical expertise and financial assistance, while local partners assume direct responsibility for executing activities through their dedicated and qualified teams and units in various offices.
In a recent development, a local partner has contracted a new safety and security focal point to enhance their operational safety and security. In line with our commitment to the partnership, the organization is eager to extend further technical support to their safety and security unit through consultancy services. This consultancy will involve a thorough review of current policies, identification of any existing gaps, and the development of necessary procedures to address them. Additionally, it will include capacity-building efforts tailored to meet the specific needs of the newly hired security focal point.
2) Objectives:
The primary objectives of this consultancy are as follows:
a. Review existing safety and security policies and procedures to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
b. Develop new safety and security policies, procedures, and guidelines where necessary to align with best practices and local context.
c. Provide training and capacity building to the LOCAL PARTNER staff to ensure they are well-informed and competent in adhering to safety and security protocols.
d. Offer recommendations and guidance on additional safety and security measures, equipment, or resources that may be required to enhance our organization's safety and security posture.
3) Scope of Work:
The Safety and Security Advisor is expected to undertake the following tasks:
a. Review and analyse the existing safety and security policies and procedures of the LOCAL PARTNER.
b. Identify areas where the current safety and security policies and procedures may be lacking or need improvement.
c. In collaboration with the LOCAL PARTNER security focal point, develop and draft new safety and security policies, procedures, and guidelines as needed, ensuring that they are in compliance with international best practices and take into account the local context.
d. Develop a comprehensive safety and security training program for LOCAL PARTNER staff. The program should cover topics such as threat awareness, emergency response, communication protocols, and incident reporting.
e. Conduct training sessions for LOCAL PARTNER staff and ensure that they understand and can implement the safety and security protocols effectively.
f. Provide recommendations on safety and security equipment, measures, or resources that may be required to enhance the organization's safety and security.
g. Review the organization's current emergency response plan and recommend improvements.
4) Deliverables:
The following deliverables are expected from the consultancy:
a. An assessment report highlighting the gaps and areas for improvement in the existing safety and security policies and procedures.
b. Drafted and updated safety and security policies, procedures, and guidelines for the organization.
c. A comprehensive safety and security training program for staff, including training materials and modules.
d. Conducted safety and security training sessions and a report on the training outcomes.
e. Recommendations and a report on additional safety and security requirements and enhancements.
5) Timeline:
The consultancy is expected to be completed within 2 months from the start date.
6) Location:
The consultancy is:
>> 25% Remote in Syria
>> 75% based in LOCAL PARTNER Offices in Damascus
7) Reporting:
The Safety and Security Advisor will report technically jointly to the designated focal points of the organization and the LOCAL PARTNER on the progress and agreed milestones of this consultancy. Administratively the consultant will report to the organization in all contract relating manners.
An international church-based organization has been actively engaged in funding and implementing multisectoral interventions across various Syrian governorates since 2017. This endeavour involves a collaborative approach with longstanding local faith-based local partners. The organization primarily focuses on offering technical expertise and financial assistance, while local partners assume direct responsibility for executing activities through their dedicated and qualified teams and units in various offices.
In a recent development, a local partner has contracted a new safety and security focal point to enhance their operational safety and security. In line with our commitment to the partnership, the organization is eager to extend further technical support to their safety and security unit through consultancy services. This consultancy will involve a thorough review of current policies, identification of any existing gaps, and the development of necessary procedures to address them. Additionally, it will include capacity-building efforts tailored to meet the specific needs of the newly hired security focal point.
2) Objectives:
The primary objectives of this consultancy are as follows:
a. Review existing safety and security policies and procedures to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
b. Develop new safety and security policies, procedures, and guidelines where necessary to align with best practices and local context.
c. Provide training and capacity building to the LOCAL PARTNER staff to ensure they are well-informed and competent in adhering to safety and security protocols.
d. Offer recommendations and guidance on additional safety and security measures, equipment, or resources that may be required to enhance our organization's safety and security posture.
3) Scope of Work:
The Safety and Security Advisor is expected to undertake the following tasks:
a. Review and analyse the existing safety and security policies and procedures of the LOCAL PARTNER.
b. Identify areas where the current safety and security policies and procedures may be lacking or need improvement.
c. In collaboration with the LOCAL PARTNER security focal point, develop and draft new safety and security policies, procedures, and guidelines as needed, ensuring that they are in compliance with international best practices and take into account the local context.
d. Develop a comprehensive safety and security training program for LOCAL PARTNER staff. The program should cover topics such as threat awareness, emergency response, communication protocols, and incident reporting.
e. Conduct training sessions for LOCAL PARTNER staff and ensure that they understand and can implement the safety and security protocols effectively.
f. Provide recommendations on safety and security equipment, measures, or resources that may be required to enhance the organization's safety and security.
g. Review the organization's current emergency response plan and recommend improvements.
4) Deliverables:
The following deliverables are expected from the consultancy:
a. An assessment report highlighting the gaps and areas for improvement in the existing safety and security policies and procedures.
b. Drafted and updated safety and security policies, procedures, and guidelines for the organization.
c. A comprehensive safety and security training program for staff, including training materials and modules.
d. Conducted safety and security training sessions and a report on the training outcomes.
e. Recommendations and a report on additional safety and security requirements and enhancements.
5) Timeline:
The consultancy is expected to be completed within 2 months from the start date.
6) Location:
The consultancy is:
>> 25% Remote in Syria
>> 75% based in LOCAL PARTNER Offices in Damascus
7) Reporting:
The Safety and Security Advisor will report technically jointly to the designated focal points of the organization and the LOCAL PARTNER on the progress and agreed milestones of this consultancy. Administratively the consultant will report to the organization in all contract relating manners.
Qualifications
Qualification:
The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:
a. Extensive experience in safety and security management, preferably in humanitarian or NGO settings.
b. Expertise in developing safety and security policies and procedures.
c. Strong training and capacity building skills.
d. Knowledge of the local context in Syria is an advantage.
e. Language: Native Arabic – reporting language: English
f. Native Arabic Speaker
g. Certified trainer
The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:
a. Extensive experience in safety and security management, preferably in humanitarian or NGO settings.
b. Expertise in developing safety and security policies and procedures.
c. Strong training and capacity building skills.
d. Knowledge of the local context in Syria is an advantage.
e. Language: Native Arabic – reporting language: English
f. Native Arabic Speaker
g. Certified trainer
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Application Process (Very Important)
Interested individuals or firms are invited to submit their proposals, including:
1- Detailed CV
2- Cover letter
3- Proposed budget for the consultancy.
Deadline for Application:
All application must be submitted by 31st of March 2024 to recruitment.scr@caritas.ch with the email subject (SYRIA SAFTEY ADVISORY) otherwise application won’t be reviewed.
The organization reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and to contact shortlisted candidates for interviews or additional information.
(Any application through the Job Syria portal will not be considered, all the interested candidates must send their documents directly to recruitment.scr@caritas.ch email)
Interested individuals or firms are invited to submit their proposals, including:
1- Detailed CV
2- Cover letter
3- Proposed budget for the consultancy.
Deadline for Application:
All application must be submitted by 31st of March 2024 to recruitment.scr@caritas.ch with the email subject (SYRIA SAFTEY ADVISORY) otherwise application won’t be reviewed.
The organization reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and to contact shortlisted candidates for interviews or additional information.
(Any application through the Job Syria portal will not be considered, all the interested candidates must send their documents directly to recruitment.scr@caritas.ch email)
Salary and Benefits
It depends on the experience of the best candidates and the salary scale of the organization.
About us
The organization is a member of global network of faith-based organizations and has responded to the Syrian Crisis by engaging in relief activities, education, and livelihoods programming together with local partners.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Mar 18, 2024
Expiry Date
Apr 17, 2024
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CV Language
English