Country Security Coordinator - AKDN Syria

Syria

Security/Guard Services - Operations

Finished or Exempted (For male)

The Country Security Coordinator (CSC) supports, advises, and monitors the management of the safety and security
function within Syria, as defined by the Department of International Security (DIS). The incumbent acts as an adviser for AKDN agencies and associated institutions at a working level and supports them through building and managing relationships with security focal points, as well as local authorities, and partners at an operational level. The CSC Syria has a responsibility to monitor, mentor, guide, and support security staff within Syria, and provide analysis of the security
environment to leadership. The incumbent will report directly to the Global Security Operations Advisor, Dept of International Security (DIS GSOA).
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Advise and support security professionals and focal points in managing safety and security of staff, partners,
operations, and premises.
- Identify security-related priority needs and develop an annual work plan for addressing them.
- Support high-profile visits in Syria by working closely with AKDN agencies and associated Institutions.
- In coordination with DIS, assist in the preparation and delivery of security training.
- Conduct regular missions to operating regions, to deliver on defined objectives.
- Assist security professionals and focal points with the development of the agency Security Level System (SLS) and
then monitor progress and provide support through to compliance.
- Build relationships with security focal points, local authorities, and partners.
- Assist with recruitment, induction, coaching, mentoring, training, and other forms of advice for nationally recruited
security professionals and security focal points.
- Ensure that information-sharing networks are established with external partners including the UN system, host
government, NGO and implementing partners, and that regular feedback is provided to DIS, and AKDN agencies
and associated Institutions.
- Support Agency’s and associated Institutions in developing security protocols for facilities.
- Provide advice on security matters for special projects and facilities.
- Undertake other functions or responsibilities in the interest of AKDN and associated Institutions as appropriate and
as delegated by the supervisor.
- Provide security-related advice, in written and oral form, as required.
- Support with security risk, vulnerability, threat, and criticality assessments.
- Advise on, and upon approval, assist in the implementation of required mitigation measures.
- Contribute in AKDN agency and associated Institutions safety and security after-action reviews.
- Provide advice and support during critical incidents impacting AKDN and/or associated Institutions.
- Chair the Syria Security Coordination Cell (SCC).

Deadline for applications submission is on Wednesday, October 30th 2024.

The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of development agencies with mandates that include the environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction, and the promotion of private-sector enterprise and the revitalization of historic cities. AKDN agencies conduct their programmes without regard to faith, origin or gender.
Safeguarding Commitments:
AKF is committed to maintaining the highest standard of ethical behaviour among its staff, representatives, and partners to make sure of do no harm of the beneficiaries and whom they deal with. In line with this commitment; the selected Trainer must adhere to the AKF Code of Conduct and the relevant Safeguarding policies

Oct 16, 2024

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