Country: Turkey
Closing date: 27 Feb 2017
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Position reporting to: Field Manager, Istanbul/Safety and Security Adviser
Positions reporting to the POST: None
Contract type: Employment
Contract length: TBC
Closing date: 27-Feb-17
Location: Istanbul
ROLE PURPOSE:
As a member of the CO Security Management Team and while working under the technical leadership of Field Manager of Istanbul Office you will ensure the safety and security of SC staff, assets, programme operation and images by implementing SC Policies and Procedures**.**
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Conduct and update security assessments of field areas and distribution sites, as directed.
Report to the Field Manager, on a daily basis, the changing security situation and context through detailed collecting and verification of information.
Report to the Safety & Security Advisor security related incidents focusing on for Istanbul and nationwide in Turkey, notably those in our area of operations.
Report and follow-up on incidents in support to affected SCI staff members.
· Collect and compile weekly report on local information relative to SCI areas of operation.
Update the incident mapping database on a daily / weekly basis.
- Upkeep and maintain all sat phones, first aid kits, hibernation kits, firefighting equipment to ensure they are always operational.
- Ensure the SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) are in effect being observed by all staff.
- Coordinating with all relevant line managers, ensure that all staff are briefed and trained (including drivers and guards) regularly on personal security issues and that security procedures are understood and respected at all times.
- Contribute to Weekly, Monthly, Yearly security reports.
- Assisting in Incident / Crisis Management when required.
- Assist in delivering briefings and trainings to staff, as required.
- Coordination with law enforcement agencies and other government sectors, when required.
- Any other duty as assigned by the Safety & Security Advisor/Field Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
· Preferably a minimum 1 years’ experience in INGO security or similar position.
· University degree
· Turkish National
· Junior level experience with the Turkish Police or Military would be an advantage
· Security Management Certifications from accredited institution (IFRC, Red-R, ICRC, UN etc)
· A commitment to working constructively with members of other teams and a service oriented attitude
· Understands the complexity and values of non-profit organizations
· Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
SKILLS
· Good communication skills
· Good Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook email, internet)
· Good writing, translation and presentation skills.
· Good knowledge of political and security situation in Turkey/Syria and the region.
· Strong command English spoken and written.
FLEXIBILITY
· Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, social and political issues
Benefits Package provided to National Staff:
· Salary commensurate with the pay-grade of the position.
· Annual leave
· Medical Scheme, Accidental and Life insurance.
· Transportation
· A motivating work environment
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
How to apply:
Please apply in English by sending your up to date CV with a cover letter as a single document explaining your salary expectations to turkey.recruit@savethechildren.org and mention the position that you are applying for to the subject section. The advertisement will be closed on 27th February 2017 at 5:30 PM (Turkey local time). In order for an application to be considered valid, a copy of the residency/work permit card must be attached with the application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
