Country Security Manager – Syria

Deadline: 26thJuly 2023.
The starting salary package for this position is £47,860 GBP per annum (approx. $60,500 USD) including all allowances.

About the role:
A Country Security Manager (CSM) is required to manage the daily security requirement of the programme including work sites, bases, operational areas and internal and external guard force. The CSM will monitor and assess security conditions and advise the Senior Management Team (SMT) as appropriate. The post holder will also be responsible for developing and delivering safety and security training as well as mentoring and developing the national Health, Safety and Security Manager. This is a great opportunity to use your extensive technical knowledge and experience in security management and analysis to support an organisation working hard to improve the lives of communities in challenging environments.

This role will be based in North-East Syria (NES) with frequent travel in NES and Erbil, Iraq.

About you:

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in practical security planning and implementation, preferably gained in the context of relief operations in highly volatile areas. The ability to analyse rapidly changing security environments and react appropriately is also essential.

In addition, you must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and liaison skills with an awareness of diplomacy and tact. Accredited academic and/or training qualifications preferably in security management or related and 3 – 5 years of professional experience are essential. Previous experience of working in a humanitarian sector is desirable although consideration would be taken from other sectors with similar context. Areas of operations are often remote with basic amenities, so applicants will need to be able to deal with living and working in challenging environments. Verbal and written English is essential for this role, with Arabic language skills being beneficial.

Please see the candidate information sheet in the application pack for further details on these benefits.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.

We are committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

How to Apply
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