Country Security Manager – Damascus

About the role

Acted, a humanitarian and development organisation working in Syria, is recruiting a Country Security Manager based in Damascus. The post oversees the daily security management of all Acted premises and project sites, monitors the security situation in the country, reviews and implements security guidelines and protocols, advises the Country Director and Senior Management on safety and security, and provides security training and mentoring.

Key responsibilities

• Department management and context and risk analysis
• Develop and update Country Security Plans, SOPs and contingency plans
• Daily security management and crisis management, adapting protocols to the local situation and acting as a key member of the Crisis Management Team
• Reporting
• Security briefings for new international staff and design of security training modules approved by the Country Director and HQ
• Develop and maintain a security network and ensure external representation

Required profile

• At least 3-5 years of experience in insecure environments, preferably in Africa, Asia or the Middle East
• Extensive experience in security management and procedures
• Ability to train, mobilise and manage international and national staff
• Flexibility, ability to multi-task under pressure and to work independently in the field and in the office
• Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions
• Advanced written and spoken English; knowledge of a local language and/or regional experience highly desirable
• Eligibility for an international contract is required

What we offer

• Salary of 3,300 to 4,500 EUR per month before income tax, plus a monthly living allowance of $300
• Accommodation and food in the Acted guesthouse
• Pension, health, life and repatriation insurance, and unemployment insurance for EU citizens
• Flights every 6 months and visa fees covered
• Ramp-up and R&R every 3 months, flights covered up to $500 and a $200 allowance
• Annual leave of 25 to 43 days
• Pre-departure training at HQ including 4 days of in-situ security training
• Tax advice and psychological assistance

Applications (CV and letter of motivation) are sent by email with the reference CSM/SYR; Acted does not charge a fee for recruitment.