Security Officer

The Security Officer monitors and assesses security conditions, oversees daily security management and assists and provides direction to the Country Director and program staff on all issues relating safety and security. The Security Officer is accountable to the Country Director and the Security Manager at the International Office in the Netherlands, while being the security sparring partner for all staff in the country office.

The Security Officer will be responsible for:

• Develop and update the Country Security Manual, Risk Assessments, SOP's and Contingency Plans;
• Coordinate and monitor security activities and ensure that safety and security procedures are implemented;
• Ensure that all field staff is fully cognizant of prevailing security threats and fully advised on means to reduce staff vulnerability to those threats;
• Security related information from local and regional resources is collected, analysed and feeds into the security procedures;
• Security briefings for all arriving staff, visitors or volunteers;
• Compline weekly and/or monthly security reports in English;
• Providing timely updates of all situational and security developments including investigation of security incidents;
• Conducts Site Security assessments of project sites;
• Keep excellent records and logs to ensure continuity of this position;
• Represent Dorcas in security coordination meetings.  

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of threat assessment, security awareness and security management in insecure environments;
• Experience in incident reporting, incident mapping, and analysing security information functions;

• At least 3 years of experience in the NGO sector and/or experience with security management in unstable contexts;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic;
• Strong analytical, communication, time-management and leadership skills, must be reliable and have high personal integrity;
• As Syria is a challenging country, candidate must have ability to cope with stressful, delicate and possibly unstable situations. Applicants need to be able, flexible and work well under pressure;
• Understanding of various communication technologies, including VHF, satellite phones, cell phones, etc.;
• Adherence to the mission and vision of Dorcas;
• Reflect the vision and values of Dorcas with team members, local staff, beneficiaries and external contacts.

At Dorcas you will:

• Work in a challenging environment with scope for professional and personal development;
• Be part of a dedicated, motivated and intercultural team;
• Receive a suitable salary and good secondary employment conditions.