Deputy Operational Safety Manager

JOB Vacancy Announcement #: 7672

Job Title: Deputy Operational Safety Manager – Al Hasakeh

Application deadline: 10.11.2022

Duty Station: Hasaka

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, security risk management, disaster management, and compliance or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Police, law enforcement, or military training and experience are advantages.
At least 2-3 years of experience in International Organizations within a humanitarian context and risk management.
Experience working in NE Syria with an international and culturally diverse team.
Current and detailed understanding of the security context and how it impacts humanitarian operations.
Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis, and planning skills.
Fluent in Arabic and English, verbal and written, with detailed knowledge of technical expressions.
Able to communicate clearly, especially in a crisis.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrable 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 in MS – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience in developing security-related technical tools, guidelines, and systems.
Experience in humanitarian access.
Proactive, diligent, and with a high level of integrity.
An effective communicator with quality interpersonal skills
Punctual, organized and detail-oriented
Fluent in Arabic, verbal and written, with a sound knowledge of technical expressions.
Strong understanding of programming in humanitarian and development projects.
Experience in managing and coaching staff.

Job Description:

This position is an integral part of the Operational Safety Unit (OSU) to ensure that organizational security policies and procedures are relevant to the context, fit for purpose, and implemented correctly. The Deputy Operational Safety Manager will support the OSM by advising on humanitarian security and access processes, systems, and approaches in close coordination with program teams and other members of the SSU. The DOSM will analyze security, political and social dynamics trends and, along with the (OSM) and subordinates within the Safety & Security department, ensure that effective security measures for programs in NE Syria are appropriately planned for and addressed within the national context. The position will lead in optimizing organizational security and mitigating operational risks for office effectiveness by establishing security systems and mechanisms for building upon the organizational culture and practice of safety and security.

This position will act in the capacity of the OSM in their absence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with the OSM, Program Managers, and other staff to conduct Security Risk Assessments as required/directed
Ensure sub-national contextual risk ratings are established and updated as required
Ensure CI Security Principles and Standards are implemented in line with security key performance indicators and residual risks for each office within the area of responsibility
Provide input and support to the OSM and management in crises and critical incidents.
Based on current risk assessments, complete updates of the NES hub level and Field level S&S plans at a minimum quarterly basis. Ensure that updates of these plans are communicated to all relevant staff
Work to ensure that the org, its mission, and work in the areas of operations are conflict and context-sensitive
Provide regular updates to safety and security procedures for all NES program areas
As directed by OSM, lead on Security Risk Assessments and context assessments to consider new programs in new geographic areas
Conduct site visits with program and support service teams, as required, to conduct a new area Security Risk Assessment to assist in expanding operational reach/portfolio per country office strategy
Provide supervision and oversight to the Operations Room and the OSU assistant in Raqqa
Take a proactive approach and champion positive communication and relations between the OSU and program staff to enable trust, timely and reliable reporting, and the continued growth of a safety and security culture.
Assist the OSM in Implementing the Country Office security strategy in alignment with the org security policies and standards to ensure the operational priorities are appropriately supported
Ensure Security Risk Assessments, contextual risk ratings, and security Key Performance Indicators, standards, processes, and procedures are completed in accordance with current Security Unit guidelines and training
Provide technical leadership and matrix management to department staff in accordance with the OSU organogram
Work with the OSM to develop and implement access strategies for our program areas.
As directed by OSM, represent the org in Syria at local NGO security network and access meetings and ensure information from these groups is disseminated to relevant staff
Build ongoing networks for sharing security and access information with the OSM for processing and analysis.
Professionally represent the org when performing liaison tasks. Attend liaison meetings as directed by the OSM
Establish positive relations with authorities, community and tribal representatives, emergency services, and other key stakeholders as directed
Build and maintain positive collaborative relationships with staff from project partner organizations
Proactively ensure that the reputation of the org is promoted and report and address any potential reputational challenges.
Support the OSM with updates and implementing the capacity development plan in line with the regional Humanitarian Access & Security Capacity Development Strategy
Provide support to the OSM for regular training for staff on humanitarian principles and safety and security preparedness. Training(s) may include Standard Operational Procedures; Humanitarian Negotiations; Contextual Understanding; Safety & Security Risk Management; Incident Management & Reporting
Liaise with partners to assess capacity-building needs and provide advice and support where feasible and necessary
Provide regular training and systems review for the Operations Room and support the OSM to deliver additional training as directed.
Meet with the OSM to agree on your annual goal and objective. Revisit and review with the OSM each quarter
Attend INSO meetings or training as directed by the OSM
Attend internal training, mentoring sessions, and workshops that the OSM schedules.
Provide the weekly security report and monthly COVID-19 report to the Operational Safety Manager for review
Ensure that all health, safety, and security incidents are reported in accordance with the org Security Policy
Monitor the OSU distribution and submission of Security Alert, Flash, and SIMSON reports and notify the OSM of any delayed or missed reporting
Support the OSM during reviews and routine updates of the Safety and Security Management Plan (SSMP) and other access, safety, or security policies, procedures, or protocols
Conduct performance reviews of the field-based security focal persons
Collect, analyze, and disseminate security information as directed by the OSM
Maintain all required security documents, to be reviewed and updated regularly and when needed
Develop and maintain a NES incident database
Work with the OSM to develop the org NES area access maps with integrated stakeholder mapping
Attend a monthly KPI review meeting with the OSM to identify shortfalls and update KPI and audit work plan
Prepare specific incident/development/trends reports or analyses as requested by the OSM.#

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