Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

 

Do you have minimum 2 years experience in safety and security in the humanitarian sector?

Do you have experience in facilitating and escorting field trips in accordance with security protocols and safety management plans ?

    

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

 

 

 

The Role:

 

Oxfam Syria is looking for Staff Safety Assistant

Provide support to ensure that safety/security management plan and Sops are developed, implemented, monitored, and reviewed so as to get robust staff security management in consistence with Oxfam policies, standards, and requirements

 

What we are looking for:

 

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

 

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

 

Essential 
•    Bachelor's degree holder with minimum of 2 years’ experience in S&S in the Humanitarian sector, or High secondary education with 3 years’ experience in the field of Safety & Security in the Humanitarian sector.
•    Experience in facilitating and escorting field trips in accordance with security protocols and safety management plans.
•    Practical experience in conducting field assessments.
•    Previous experience in facilitating awareness session.
•    Ability to collect data and create reports.
•    Strong knowledge of the roadways throughout the immediate area
•    Attention to detail and excellent numeracy.
•    Good communication skills in English and Arabic
•    Team-working skills.
•    Good competency in Microsoft Office applications
•    Flexibility under pressure and in response to changing needs.
•    Ability to work with others to develop vision into strategy and communicate and influence this to a wider audience. 
•    Ability to create the environment to enable others to achieve their objectives and to be able to develop their skills and abilities.
•    Knowledge of Syria context in terms of its political, economic and social trends plus a good understanding of safety and security measures/protocols.

Desirable
•    Previous work experience in the same field of S&S with INGOs is preferable.
•    Previous knowledge in using maps applications.

 

We offer:

 

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

 

 

How to apply:

 

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