Security Officer, Syria/MENA Program, L6

Organization profile

Every year, millions of people around the world go missing as a result of conflict, human rights abuses, disasters, organized crime, irregular migration, and other causes. This is a complex global challenge that can be tackled effectively through cross-cutting programs that address a variety of difficult, interconnected issues.

The International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) is the only international organization tasked exclusively to work on the issue of missing persons. It works with governments and other stakeholders, including families of the missing, to help them develop and maintain successful missing persons processes. To learn more about ICMP click here.

Syria/MENA Program ICMP’s Syria/MENA program aims to establish the foundations for an effective and sustainable mechanism to address the issue of the missing in a future post-conflict Syria. The program focuses on the following:

1. Contributing to increased understanding among victims, civil society and key stakeholders regarding processes, standards and rights of victims and survivors who are involved in accounting for missing persons;
2. Establishing the conditions to launch a participative process of data collection that empowers and engages families of the missing; and,
3. Increasing the capacity of Syrian families, legal experts and other stakeholders to foster an impartial and law-based approach to accounting for missing persons in post-conflict Syria.

The primary beneficiaries of the Syria/MENA program are families, in particular women, with relatives missing from the conflict, who are currently displaced in neighboring countries and, also where possible, those who are still in Syria.

Position Background

The Security Officer is responsible for providing security support to the program. The incumbent will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of ICMP resources allocated to meet program objectives and for ensuring that adequate safety and security measures are in place to protect program staff, assets and equipment.

Under the supervision of the Head of Program (Syria/MENA), the Security Officer’s main duties and responsibilities will include the following:

• Advise the Head of Program and HQ management team on security related matters that affect the program activities, its assets, people and information
• Draft periodic security reports for the Head of Program and ICMP headquarters senior management team
• Develop and maintain an effective security information management system aimed at identifying potential threats and risks to the programmatic activities
• Develop, maintain and implement the program’s security risk management plan, including provisions for evacuation
• Draft program specific security policies and procedures
• Plan and coordinate ICMP staff movements within the area of operations, notably to higher risk areas
• Act as the interface between the program and private security provider(s) (if required)
• Develop and implement a security induction training course for new staff members and review/update security training requirements for all program staff
• Conduct periodic physical security assessments of offices and accommodation and recommend cost effective enhancements aimed at safeguarding personnel, assets and information
• Performing other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma; university degree or professional qualification in logistics, supply chain management, security, risk management or related field desirable
• At least six years of professional experience in security management, ideally including experience working in, or with, international organizations
• Knowledge of security risk management principles and concepts
• Established ability to identify and analyze problems and to take corrective action
• Possession of a valid driving license
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization
• Ability to build effective relationships with suppliers, representatives of partner organizations and staff
• Ability to multitask heavy workloads and multiple projects in a challenging environment
• Ability to lead effectively and transparently in a diverse team environment.

Mandatory Requirements

• Professional fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic; Turkish and/or Kurdish is desirable
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel and Power Point
• Proven ability to interact positively with colleagues regardless of culture, nationality or gender
• Ability to travel at short notice and to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings
• Physical and mental resilience, with the ability to operate effectively in hostile environments.
• Commitment to the underlying objective of helping the authorities and families of the missing to account for missing persons in an impartial and transparent manner.

Benefits

This is a full-time position with a competitive base salary at the LES 6 level on the ICMP Syria/MENA salary scale, generous paid leave and extensive health insurance benefits for the incumbent and any eligible dependent.

This position is not eligible for expatriate allowances.

Review of applications will begin on 31 December 2020; however, the position will remain open until filled.

ICMP is committed to maintaining an environment of mutual respect, where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. ICMP believes that diversity and inclusion among our staff are critical to our success as a global organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented individuals from a thoroughly diverse range of candidates. ICMP is proud to be part of the International Gender Champions network.