Country: Turkey
Closing date: 12 Mar 2017
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Position reporting to: Field Manager, Istanbul
Positions reporting to the post: None
Contract type: National (Employment)
Contract length: 1 year (extendable)
Closing date: 12-Mar-17
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
ROLE PURPOSE:
As a member of the Security Management Team, The Safety and Security Coordinator will ensure the effectiveness of Safety and Security department; advise on security-related policy and courses of action; make recommendations and provide support for the integration of security considerations into country programmes; and liaise with local authorities within Istanbul to facilitate the work and movement of SCI staff. The Safety Coordinator will facilitate the implementation of Save the Children’s Safety and Security Policy and Standards within country programmes and help drive systemic change in the quality of safety and security management and contribute to building country compliance with safety and security minimum standards. He/She will also take forward the organisational security ethos. He/she will be expected to undertake a leadership role in an emergency and support the Istanbul Office staff at a senior level in the field.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Report to the Field Manager, on a daily basis, the changing security situation and context through detailed collecting and verification of information.
Conduct and update security assessments of field areas and distribution sites, as directed.
Ensure close liaison with the Country S&S Adviser to report 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.
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.
Provide feedback to field staff in response to security-related inquiries.
Provide daily and weekly Security Reporting to FM and SSA giving incident and trend analysis along with recommendation for Field Office
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
· Understanding of current humanitarian safety and security practices and issues affecting aid work globally.
· Fluent in English and Turkish (written and spoken).
· Familiarity with the current security context
· Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, establish professional networks, and coordinate with local and country authorities, donors, International Organisations and local NGOs.
· Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a highly stressful and challenging environment.
· Experience in Security Risk Assessment.
· Experience in Crisis Incident Management
· Graduate Degree or equivalent in Security Management or related field.
· Strong leadership skills.
· Ability to formulate and communicate analysis of a changing security environment in a neutral and impartial manner.
· Proven experience implementing and sustaining compliance with a security management system, preferably in a conflict environment.
· Proven skills in concise and succinct report-writing. Ability to prioritise security related tasks and complete reports to deadlines.
· Proven knowledge of MS office applications and IT literacy and capacity to learn and use other packages.
· Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin all aspects of the job. Commitment to Save the Children child protection policy.
Desirable
· Proven experience of conducting trainings.
· Experience in INGO security or similar position
. 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably with NGO/INGOs
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 and tentative availability date (in case you have been selected) to turkey.recruit@savethechildren.org.
Please clearly mention the position name(Safety and Security Coordinator)in the subject line of your email while submission of your application.
The advertisement will be closed on March 12, 2017 at 5:30 PM (Turkey local time) and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
