Job ID
45160
Job Title
Safety & Security Assistant - Lattakia - Northern Hub
To work for
Oxfam Syria
Country
Syria
City
Lattakia
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Minimum Education Level
Baccalaureate
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Escort field missions in alignment with the Security Management Plan to ensure safety.
• Track, monitor, and log movements of all Oxfam-related field trips.
• Assist Security Officer in developing and updating Security Risk Assessments (SRA).
• Deliver safety and security briefings to new staff, field teams, visitors, and partners.
• Prepare mission orders and submit Travel Authorizations (TA) for approval by relevant signatories.
• Maintain and update training records, ensuring proper archiving.
• Collaborate with Admin and Logistics teams to coordinate travel plans.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to address and follow up on security concerns.
• Conduct security assessments of field locations to ensure staff safety.
• Coordinate with the Logistics team to verify the availability and validity of safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
• Manage security-related data and documentation, including Mission Orders, TAs, incident reports, travel documents, and approvals.
• Update staff contact and emergency details regularly.
• Prepare situational and ad-hoc security reports as needed.
• Provide support for the implementation of the Security Management Plan.
• Assist in security emergency responses when required.
• Liaise with UN agencies and other stakeholders as necessary for security coordination.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies.
• Prepare detailed security reports including incident logs, ad-hoc reports, and situational updates.
• Support in facilitating security-related training sessions.
• Assist in internal communication by issuing security advisories as directed by the line manager. Participate in information-sharing sessions on relevant platforms.
• Engage in negotiations and representation with local authorities and relevant stakeholders at various levels
Other duties may be reasonably required in supporting the delivery of team objectives and outcomes.
• Escort field missions in alignment with the Security Management Plan to ensure safety.
• Track, monitor, and log movements of all Oxfam-related field trips.
• Assist Security Officer in developing and updating Security Risk Assessments (SRA).
• Deliver safety and security briefings to new staff, field teams, visitors, and partners.
• Prepare mission orders and submit Travel Authorizations (TA) for approval by relevant signatories.
• Maintain and update training records, ensuring proper archiving.
• Collaborate with Admin and Logistics teams to coordinate travel plans.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to address and follow up on security concerns.
• Conduct security assessments of field locations to ensure staff safety.
• Coordinate with the Logistics team to verify the availability and validity of safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
• Manage security-related data and documentation, including Mission Orders, TAs, incident reports, travel documents, and approvals.
• Update staff contact and emergency details regularly.
• Prepare situational and ad-hoc security reports as needed.
• Provide support for the implementation of the Security Management Plan.
• Assist in security emergency responses when required.
• Liaise with UN agencies and other stakeholders as necessary for security coordination.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies.
• Prepare detailed security reports including incident logs, ad-hoc reports, and situational updates.
• Support in facilitating security-related training sessions.
• Assist in internal communication by issuing security advisories as directed by the line manager. Participate in information-sharing sessions on relevant platforms.
• Engage in negotiations and representation with local authorities and relevant stakeholders at various levels
Other duties may be reasonably required in supporting the delivery of team objectives and outcomes.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL
• Self-Awareness
• Listening
• Relationship building
• Influencing
• Enabling
In addition:
• Bachelor’s/Higher Secondary (completed) degree in security management, international relations, political science, disaster management, or a related field.
• For candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (completed), a minimum of 2 years of experience is required; while those with a Higher Secondary degree (completed) are expected to have 6 years of relevant experience in security, , movement protocols, incident reporting procedures, crisis management protocols, Travel Security Regulations etc et. This experience should include Security related roles (such as Security Liaison Associate, Safety and Security Assistant, Security Risk Assistant, Security Operations Assistant etc) within the humanitarian or development sector, at national levels.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in security management within a humanitarian or development organization, ideally in conflict or high-risk areas
• Deep understanding of the local security, political, and cultural context in Syria, including knowledge of key actors, conflict dynamics, and local governance structures.
• Proven ability to coordinate with local authorities, community leaders, NGOs, and security networks to ensure access and exchange of security-related information.
• Ability to work with security databases and archives (such as incident tracking, movement records, etc.) including handling confidential information.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments
• Proficiency in English and Arabic is essential.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel up to 75% for any official need.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Desirable
• Relevant professional certifications in security management, such as Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) or Security Risk Management certification, would be an advantage.
• Experience of management/supervisory responsibilities.
• Possesses initiative, patience, tact, and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Oxfam.
• Self-Awareness
• Listening
• Relationship building
• Influencing
• Enabling
In addition:
• Bachelor’s/Higher Secondary (completed) degree in security management, international relations, political science, disaster management, or a related field.
• For candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (completed), a minimum of 2 years of experience is required; while those with a Higher Secondary degree (completed) are expected to have 6 years of relevant experience in security, , movement protocols, incident reporting procedures, crisis management protocols, Travel Security Regulations etc et. This experience should include Security related roles (such as Security Liaison Associate, Safety and Security Assistant, Security Risk Assistant, Security Operations Assistant etc) within the humanitarian or development sector, at national levels.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in security management within a humanitarian or development organization, ideally in conflict or high-risk areas
• Deep understanding of the local security, political, and cultural context in Syria, including knowledge of key actors, conflict dynamics, and local governance structures.
• Proven ability to coordinate with local authorities, community leaders, NGOs, and security networks to ensure access and exchange of security-related information.
• Ability to work with security databases and archives (such as incident tracking, movement records, etc.) including handling confidential information.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments
• Proficiency in English and Arabic is essential.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel up to 75% for any official need.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Desirable
• Relevant professional certifications in security management, such as Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) or Security Risk Management certification, would be an advantage.
• Experience of management/supervisory responsibilities.
• Possesses initiative, patience, tact, and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Oxfam.
Salary and Benefits
As per Oxfam Salary Scale
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Oct 27, 2025
Expiry Date
Nov 11, 2025
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Required
CV Language
English