Employer: Center for Victims of Torture
Location: Amman, Jordan
Closing date: 29 Mar 2015
Description
The Center for Victims of Torture is hiring an international Security Advisor to provide risk management
guidance and support to its clinic-based programs in Jordan. S/he will advise on the upgrading and implementation of safety and security policies, protocols, plans and resources. To accomplish this, the Security Advisor will provide ongoing assessments of program operations and monitoring of the security conditions; will make recommendations to local and global risk management teams; and will conduct workshops, trainings, and crisis response exercises to ensure staff understand and comply with best practices.
Position timeline: April 1 – August 31, 2015 with possibility of extension subject to performance and funding availability.
Location: Amman, Jordan with regular travel to sites outside of the city, possibly including areas near the Syrian border, depending upon program needs.
Organization:
The Center for Victims of Torture works toward a future in which torture ceases to exist and its victims have hope for a new life. We are an international nonprofit dedicated to healing survivors of torture. We provide direct care for those who have been tortured, train partners around the world who can prevent and treat torture, and advocate for human rights and an end to torture. We are headquartered in Minnesota with offices in Africa and the Middle East.
Responsibilities:
Capacity-Building & Staff Support
Ensure that all field staff are aware of and understand relevant health, safety and security concerns and are fully advised on measures they can take to reduce personal and team vulnerability.
Ensure team understanding of and compliance with CVT security and safety policies, protocols and plans.
Monitor the security preparedness of staff and work closely with the local risk management team to enforce staff compliance with security policies.
Provide ongoing guidance to and identify capacity-building opportunities for local risk management team members, including Country Director, Deputy Country Director, Office Manager, Logistics Manager, Finance Manager and Security Officer.
Assist logistics and administrative staff in identifying physical upgrades needed to facilities or vehicles, and provide support in developing capacity to procure and use any security or safety resources/equipment needed.
Oversee the development and implementation of tailored crisis response exercises related to potential risk factors that may affect CVT operations in Jordan.
Draft and implement a capacity-building needs assessment with clear training standards, evaluation criteria, and a follow-up/refresher calendar.
Work closely with Country Director and Program Manager to identify and conduct any staff security training that may be necessary to effectively accomplish other objectives and tasks identified in this job description.
Monitoring & Communications
Establish, develop and leverage a diverse network of reliable sources to obtain credible and real-time security and threat information from multiple local, national, regional and global resources as it applies or could apply to project sites.
Participate in regular security activities and briefings within the NGO and diplomatic communities.
Provide weekly security briefings to staff to communicate key updates and provide trend and pattern analysis to inform any changes to movement, operations or staff conduct.
Compile, analyze, and communicate findings based on monitoring and networking activities to ensure information-sharing is efficient, effective, and comprehensive.
Make frequent site visits to conduct assessments and monitor the impact and viability of recommendations made.
Facilitate internal security-related roundtables and workshops with staff to gather feedback and respond to concerns or questions.
Risk Management & Incident Response
Conduct ongoing threat analysis, advising on all aspects of risk management for CVT Jordan, including recommendations for mitigation measures.
Ensure roles and responsibilities related to safety and security are clearly identified, communicated to, and understood by members of the local risk management team.
In consultation with local and international staff, develop facility and site incident management plans, including contingency plans, evacuation plans, hibernation plans, and remote management plans.
Act as the focal point for all security-related telecommunications systems, including SMS incident notifications, satellite phone oversight, global phone monitoring, and emergency mobile credit distribution.
Coordinate Special Response Team and serve as information-gathering focal point in the event of an incident.
Ensure internal incident reporting systems are understood, utilized, and responsive to ongoing developments; incorporate lessons learned into staff capacity-building efforts.
Recommend changes in country and regional security plans to Country Director and Program Manager as needed.
Conduct Risk Assessments in potential newly targeted areas in Jordan by the organization (Irbid and/or Mafraq Governorates).
Other responsibilities:
Participate as a member of the Jordan team, and assist in achievement of broader program goals. Participate in staff activities and events.
Complete administrative tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
7 years of experience working in risk management is required; experience in high risk countries strongly preferred.
3 years of experience working in a project management, logistics, or security capacity in the Middle East is required. Experience in an emergency response or humanitarian effort (UN or NGO experience) preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in international security studies, emergency response management, logistics or related field; graduate degree preferred.
Certification in security and risk-management training and/or capacity-building.
Knowledge of telecommunications security and devices preferred, including satellite phones and data encryption.
Written and spoken fluency in English; proficiency in Arabic desirable.
First aid instructor qualification preferred.
Demonstrated understanding of humanitarian and human rights safety principles
Sensitivity to balancing security with low-profile operations for organizations whose work relies on building trust with local communities.
Strong analytical skills and sound judgment, with the ability to meaningfully synthesize diverse and complex information from a wide range of sources and to develop clear and actionable recommendations based on that information.
Demonstrated ability to form viable security systems and frameworks in the context of unclear or rapidly evolving threats.
Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements, client or staff needs, and political climate.
Evidence of successfully leading, motivating and building the capacity of multi-disciplinary teams in multi-cultural settings.
Political, culture and gender awareness in the context of the Middle East.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and diplomacy skills.
Ability to think and plan both strategically and creatively.
Ability to travel between 5-15 hours per week by vehicle to program locations.
How to apply:
Submit resume, cover letter and salary expectations to http://cvt.simplicant.com/
Location: Amman, Jordan
Closing date: 29 Mar 2015
Description
The Center for Victims of Torture is hiring an international Security Advisor to provide risk management
guidance and support to its clinic-based programs in Jordan. S/he will advise on the upgrading and implementation of safety and security policies, protocols, plans and resources. To accomplish this, the Security Advisor will provide ongoing assessments of program operations and monitoring of the security conditions; will make recommendations to local and global risk management teams; and will conduct workshops, trainings, and crisis response exercises to ensure staff understand and comply with best practices.
Position timeline: April 1 – August 31, 2015 with possibility of extension subject to performance and funding availability.
Location: Amman, Jordan with regular travel to sites outside of the city, possibly including areas near the Syrian border, depending upon program needs.
Organization:
The Center for Victims of Torture works toward a future in which torture ceases to exist and its victims have hope for a new life. We are an international nonprofit dedicated to healing survivors of torture. We provide direct care for those who have been tortured, train partners around the world who can prevent and treat torture, and advocate for human rights and an end to torture. We are headquartered in Minnesota with offices in Africa and the Middle East.
Responsibilities:
Capacity-Building & Staff Support
Ensure that all field staff are aware of and understand relevant health, safety and security concerns and are fully advised on measures they can take to reduce personal and team vulnerability.
Ensure team understanding of and compliance with CVT security and safety policies, protocols and plans.
Monitor the security preparedness of staff and work closely with the local risk management team to enforce staff compliance with security policies.
Provide ongoing guidance to and identify capacity-building opportunities for local risk management team members, including Country Director, Deputy Country Director, Office Manager, Logistics Manager, Finance Manager and Security Officer.
Assist logistics and administrative staff in identifying physical upgrades needed to facilities or vehicles, and provide support in developing capacity to procure and use any security or safety resources/equipment needed.
Oversee the development and implementation of tailored crisis response exercises related to potential risk factors that may affect CVT operations in Jordan.
Draft and implement a capacity-building needs assessment with clear training standards, evaluation criteria, and a follow-up/refresher calendar.
Work closely with Country Director and Program Manager to identify and conduct any staff security training that may be necessary to effectively accomplish other objectives and tasks identified in this job description.
Monitoring & Communications
Establish, develop and leverage a diverse network of reliable sources to obtain credible and real-time security and threat information from multiple local, national, regional and global resources as it applies or could apply to project sites.
Participate in regular security activities and briefings within the NGO and diplomatic communities.
Provide weekly security briefings to staff to communicate key updates and provide trend and pattern analysis to inform any changes to movement, operations or staff conduct.
Compile, analyze, and communicate findings based on monitoring and networking activities to ensure information-sharing is efficient, effective, and comprehensive.
Make frequent site visits to conduct assessments and monitor the impact and viability of recommendations made.
Facilitate internal security-related roundtables and workshops with staff to gather feedback and respond to concerns or questions.
Risk Management & Incident Response
Conduct ongoing threat analysis, advising on all aspects of risk management for CVT Jordan, including recommendations for mitigation measures.
Ensure roles and responsibilities related to safety and security are clearly identified, communicated to, and understood by members of the local risk management team.
In consultation with local and international staff, develop facility and site incident management plans, including contingency plans, evacuation plans, hibernation plans, and remote management plans.
Act as the focal point for all security-related telecommunications systems, including SMS incident notifications, satellite phone oversight, global phone monitoring, and emergency mobile credit distribution.
Coordinate Special Response Team and serve as information-gathering focal point in the event of an incident.
Ensure internal incident reporting systems are understood, utilized, and responsive to ongoing developments; incorporate lessons learned into staff capacity-building efforts.
Recommend changes in country and regional security plans to Country Director and Program Manager as needed.
Conduct Risk Assessments in potential newly targeted areas in Jordan by the organization (Irbid and/or Mafraq Governorates).
Other responsibilities:
Participate as a member of the Jordan team, and assist in achievement of broader program goals. Participate in staff activities and events.
Complete administrative tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
7 years of experience working in risk management is required; experience in high risk countries strongly preferred.
3 years of experience working in a project management, logistics, or security capacity in the Middle East is required. Experience in an emergency response or humanitarian effort (UN or NGO experience) preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in international security studies, emergency response management, logistics or related field; graduate degree preferred.
Certification in security and risk-management training and/or capacity-building.
Knowledge of telecommunications security and devices preferred, including satellite phones and data encryption.
Written and spoken fluency in English; proficiency in Arabic desirable.
First aid instructor qualification preferred.
Demonstrated understanding of humanitarian and human rights safety principles
Sensitivity to balancing security with low-profile operations for organizations whose work relies on building trust with local communities.
Strong analytical skills and sound judgment, with the ability to meaningfully synthesize diverse and complex information from a wide range of sources and to develop clear and actionable recommendations based on that information.
Demonstrated ability to form viable security systems and frameworks in the context of unclear or rapidly evolving threats.
Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements, client or staff needs, and political climate.
Evidence of successfully leading, motivating and building the capacity of multi-disciplinary teams in multi-cultural settings.
Political, culture and gender awareness in the context of the Middle East.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and diplomacy skills.
Ability to think and plan both strategically and creatively.
Ability to travel between 5-15 hours per week by vehicle to program locations.
How to apply:
Submit resume, cover letter and salary expectations to http://cvt.simplicant.com/