Safety and Security Assistant at INTERSOS

Job Purpose

• As part of the INTERSOS Security Team, this role provides support in the implementation of INTERSOS security policies, procedures, and security plans within the program implementation areas.
• The position contributes to ensuring the safety and security of staff, assets, and operations while supporting the continuity of humanitarian programs.

Responsibilties

• Liaise with local authorities, INTERSOS staff and facilitate continuity of INTERSOS Programs
• Linking & networking with communities, individuals, organizations and to help ensure INTERSOS staff and assets’ security
• Ensure the FSL project activities sites are safe for project implementation
• Ensures all project assets are safe at the field and project site
• Manage security guards at the project sites.
• Assist Security Officer in staff safety and security matters and act as a backup security focal point
• Ensure all vehicles are equipped with updated fire extinguishers, first aid kits and INTERSOS emergency numbers,
• Ensure all safety protocols and policies are implemented following the safety instructions.
• Coordinate staff movement in the field with coordination of Security officer or SFP at the field base offices
• Assist in implementing INTERSOS safety policies, protocols, and procedures under technical supervision.
• Update security communication trees and maintain staff contact information.
• Maintain relevant safety documentation, data and records for the areas of concern under technical guidance.
• Communicate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Contingency Plans (CP), threat assessments, and other safety policies for staff.
• Ensure that appropriate access controls are in place for At INTERSOS facilities.
• Support in the completion of Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs).
• Conduct briefings and context updates
• Report all security incidents to the security officer
• Tracking the location of INTERSOS safety assets including, but not limited to, communications equipment, first aid kits, and so on.

Education & Professional Requirements
Education:

• Minimum of Diploma in relevant fields (or other fields related to social development and humanitarian work).

Experience:

• 2 years of work experience in security or related field in a humanitarian/recovery context or relevant work experience in safety and security in high risk environment.

Skills:

• Good understanding of humanitarian safety practices, procedures and principles and their application
• Experience, based on evidence, of humanitarian negotiation (with national authorities, local authorities, military forces)
• Experience in reporting and emergency response planning
• The SSA will be available 24/7 to respond to any staff concerns or incidents that might require urgent
• attention.
• Ability to use communication devices (sat phones, Thuraya’s, VHF and HF radio)
• Any other duties related to the nature of the job as directed by the supervisor.
• Familiar with the local customs and traditions.