- Job Title: Safety and Security Consultant
- Location: Gaziantep/ Turkey.
- Vacancy Code: SSC- 0823TR
- Closing Date: 31st Aug 2023
- Contract Duration: 7 months, extendable based on funding and performance.
- Contracting and Offer Conditions: The successful applicant will be offered a fixed-term contract under consultancy conditions, with an estimated gross rate per day/hour.
- ABOUT LDHR:
Lawyers and Doctors for human rights is a non-governmental organization that supports civilians during crises and dedicates the time and resources to provide help to stop human rights violations and aid people in need to be effective community members.
- POSITION SUMMARY:
The Safety and Security Consultant ensures LDHR staff work in a secure environment aligned with safety standards. This role demands expertise in Syria’s security dynamics. Responsibilities include creating security reports, attending humanitarian security discussions, liaising with external experts, and managing a security alert system to protect all team members. The consultant also advises the CEO on security challenges, devises risk assessments, recommends mitigation plans, and adapts security protocols as situations change.
- RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
- Conduct required security assessments, threat analyses, and risk assessments. Provide appropriate recommendations, assist in drafting standard operating procedures, and review risk matrices.
- Monitor incident reports and routine departmental reports required by management and donors. Maintain the associated database and ensure it is updated regularly.
- Collaborate with the program team to ensure effective protection and coverage, especially during field activities.
- Establish a clear process for employees to report safety or security concerns.
- Respond promptly to distress calls, panic alarms, and emergencies involving disorderly conduct or disruptive individuals, addressing incidents quickly and appropriately.
- Review and, if necessary, update the organization’s policies on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activities, safety, and fire incidents.
- Prepare daily, monthly, and semi-annual reports, including pertinent information, observations, and recommendations.
- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND ATTRIBUTES:
This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Health, Development, or social science or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience, preferably in an INGO/ NGO, in a similar role/with similar responsibilities.
- Language Skills: Fluency in Arabic, and English (written & spoken) are ESSENTIAL; Turkish is a plus.
- Effective team player, able to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
- Flexible, creative, and problem-solving-oriented.
- Competence with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and in high-pressure situations whilst maintaining a calm and positive attitude.
- Legally to work in Turkey (Applications with Turkish citizenship will be Considered).
- Child Protection Policy
Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to LDHR, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. LDHR is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of child abuse and exploitation.
- Discrimination, Abuse and Harassment Policy
LDHR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, or harassment (sexual or otherwise), based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status.
LDHR employees and related personnel must under no circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside LDHR.
- Applicant’s Personal Data Protection Acknowledgment:
All applicants considering a position with LAWYERS AND DOCTORS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (“LDHR”) should be aware of our compliance with Article 10 of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“Law”) and the related Communiqué. As part of our employee candidate evaluation, LDHR will process personal data, which may include, but is not limited to, full name, date and place of birth, gender, resume details, nationality, marital status, mobile phone number, and e-mail address. This processing is guided by principles outlined in Article 5 of the Law, indicating that data processing is essential for both the establishment of a contract and for the protection of a right. Potential candidates should also be informed that their data might be partially or fully transferred, in an automated fashion, to LDHR’s affiliates for aligned objectives. If you refer any individuals to LDHR as part of your application, it is assumed you have obtained the necessary permissions for sharing their data. For any inquiries or concerns related to your personal data processing, applicants can reach out in writing to LDHR’s official address. By applying, you consent to LDHR processing and potentially transferring your personal data as detailed above and in alignment with the Law’s provisions.
- HOW TO APPLY:
- Applications (Resume/ CV) in languages other than English will not be reviewed.
- LDHR Organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Female candidates are encouraged to apply!
- Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. LDHR reserves the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient applications
- Interested candidates may please fill required information at the following link, Only short-listed candidates will be contacted: https://bit.ly/45252Bo