Turkey: SECURITY OFFICER

About RI:

Established in 1990, Relief International (RI) is a leading global humanitarian, nonprofit organization committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world’s most vulnerable populations. By partnering with communities on the front lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development, providing them the tools and support they need to gain self-reliance.

Position Summary:

The Security Officer’s responsibility is to monitor the security situation in South Eastern Turkey & Syria. The Security Officer is committed to implementing and maintaining the highest standards of security and contingency planningin order to ensure the safety of all RI staff and RI’s programming. In addition, to maintain contacts with local and national authorities and international state and non-state actors.

Summary of Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure the implementation of safety and security policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist Security Manager in reviewing and updating of Relief International’s Security Folder.
• Monitor staff field movements and advise on field visits.
• First point of contact for field staff on safety and security concerns.
• Maintain an accurate record of RI international staff and visitors in Turkey, including those from the Turkey and Regional offices.
• Responsible for delivering security briefing as part of the induction process for new staff and visitors.
• Draft, maintain and operate an intra-office security communication tree.
• Assist Security Manager for risk assessment and analysis.
• Liaise with other humanitarian and emergency actors on safety and security matters.
• Assist Security Manager in preparation of training on security and safety procedures security awareness, first aid and fire safety for staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Degree in a relevant field is desired.
• 3-4 years of experience in direct security management and implementation;
• Previous experience working in international non-governmental organization;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel;
• Excellent oral and written English and Arabic, Turkish will be an asset.
• High computer skills on MS Office programs;
• A demonstrated ability to multi-task and process information into action;
• Ability to work under pressure and with very short deadlines & strong communications skills.

In case you meet the requirements and that you are interested in the position, please send your CV in English to hrturkey@ri.org before the 17th September stating in the subject "SECURITY OFFICER".

Please note that the position may be filled before the deadline of submission of applications