Security Officer- Yemen – Shafar

The Role

• Provide Safety and Security Analysis of the deployment area (working closely with the location PM along with Security Manager and Security Coordinator in Sana’a)
• Support the development and maintenance of a comprehensive context analysis and risk assessment.
• Ensure and maintain continuous contacts with all relevant stakeholders to develop a network and build relationships with key actors (formal and informal) to ensure gathering of reliable security information.
• Undertake regular and ad hoc safety and security assessment missions as requested, in order to gather information and to analyze the overall security situation in existing and potential areas of intervention or office buildings or other accommodation locations.

Security System

• Support and advise the PM in to developing a security management system specific to the context and area of operation and in line with Oxfam Security policies protocols and approach
• Provide a continuous updating of security measures and procedures in place according to the situation
• Maintaining afunctional and reliable security reporting systems from the field to Sana’a level (with Security Manager and Security Coordinator)
• Work with the PM as well as the Security Manager and Security Coordinator in developing and updating location specific SOPs and evacuation/hibernation plans
• Along with the PM, implement and monitor that security measures and procedures in place are followed by all staff
• Support the other departments (HR, Administration and Logistics) to have in place an appropriate system to facilitate good security management.
• Support the PM locally in the management of security incidents and liaise with the Security Manager and Security Coordinator in Sana’a for additional support as needed
• Support the day-to-day management of security and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures
• Establish and maintain security communications trees

Awareness

• Support the PM in identifying the security learning and development needs of staff, delivering training if needed or appropriate
• Deliver appropriate briefing to staff and visitors as requested
• Develop or ensure that a location Welcome Pack is updated regularly, contains relevant security information and shared with new arrivals
• Ensure daily security updates and clearance to staff as needed prior to departure on the field
• Build the capacity/work closely with designated security focal points who will take on his/her tasks during absence

External

• With local stakeholders such as government, (I)NGO’s, ISAO, UN, partners, communities toshare and exchange information
• To represent Oxfam in security meetings as delegated by the PM

Internal:

• Inform and co-ordinate with all staff on security related issues
• Liaise with Security Manager and Security Coordinator in Sana’a on all security related issues
• Liaise with other support departments in order to ensure that the security management system is well implemented

What we are looking for

– At least minimum of 3 years of work experience as security services in similar context and for INGOs/NGO.

– Working knowledge of software packages and mobile systems.

– Working knowledge and ability to speak fluently English and Arabic

-At least diploma in field of education in any field.

– Understand the security situation within Yemen.

Desirable:

– Previous experience providing safety and security for employer

We offer 

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam Yemen, to act as key contributor to , to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their  fields etc, training and development, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  OR

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and respond to three key questions related to your experience in Security . Your application will be shortlisted based on your CV and your responses to the above questions. You need not comment on your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

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