Safety, Security, and Access Officer Gaza (National Position)

HEKS/EPER pursues the vision of a just world where the dignity of everyone is respected, peace reigns and the natural environment is conserved. In the framework of the 2030 Agenda, we work in the four thematic priority areas of "Climate justice", "Right to land and food", "Flight and migration", and "Inclusion". HEKS/EPER also provides humanitarian aid for people affected by natural disasters and armed conflicts. The goal is to induce change at the social, economic and political levels. HEKS/EPER helps improve the living conditions of people in Switzerland and around the world, claims their rights, and to this end, mobilizes and raises awareness on the part of society, policy-makers, business and churches.

The Safety, Security, and Access Officer spearheads all efforts to reduce the risks to which the teams, assets, premises and HEKS/EPER as an organisation are exposed, through the management of information, the implementation of an appropriate security strategy (acceptance, protection, deterrence) and constant evaluation and update of the security management tools.

We are therefore looking for a proactive and experienced employee to start as soon as possible or by arrangement as
Safety, Security, and Access Officer Gaza (National Position)
Your main responsibilities:

Garantees that relevant data is collected, analysed and disseminated and provides streamlined tools so that the security and context evolution information can be accessed on a need-to-know basis. Garantees that collection of information takes place in a timely manner

Leads the effort to create and maintain a network of contacts (INSO, NGOs, Embassies, Civil Society, etc.)
Follow up the international, national and local media
Systematic organisation of the security and context evolution security information, particularly the one related to the one that could affect the HEKS/EPER mission
Keep an incident data base
Create and maintain a mapping representation system of the security and context evolution information

Representation

Makes sure that relevant HEKS/EPER personnel assists in regular and ad hoc meetings related to security (INSO, UNDSS, OCHA…)
Organise and conduct security meetings with relevant actors in the intervention area
Meet and inform local stakeholders to promote HEKS’ values and principles as part of the acceptance strategy

Information analysis

Assures that a sound analyse of the security data and garantees that relevant material is at hand to anticipate the possible evolution of the conflict as well as the tendencies related to the risks
Analyse the information collected and put them in perspective with the evolution of the context

Dissemination of information

Update the Country Director and rest of relevant staff about the security situation
Update the mission team with the most relevant security related information
Prepare a weekly, monthly and year security report related to the evolution of context and incidents
Prepare and disseminate the relevant security alerts and warnings

Assures that safety and security risks are evaluated, mitigated and followed up on

Evaluate the risks of the mission and the risks of the locations where HEKS/EPER is working (included premises and programs)
Propose the specific security rules for the mission, bases and activities in order to reduce the risk identified
Take the necessary measures for the reduction of the exposure to the threats (protection), of the impact (contingency planning) and of the threats (acceptance)
Support the heads of project for the identification of the relevant actors important for the security management in the areas of work
Identify the external resources, according to the needs for training, decrease of vulnerability and impact
In case of incidents, prepare or support the preparation of incident reports and transfer them to the relevant persons in the mission and HQ. Will also be in charge of the follow up of the incident in the decisions and recommendations

Recruit, train and sensitise the team on security issues

Train the team (national and international) in security related issues according to their responsibilities, keeping particularly in mind the acceptance strategy
Brief and debrief the team on security related issues

Garantees the project implementation update and constant follow up of the security management tools

Support the Country Director to prepare the security plan according to the HEKS methodology
Assure the constant monitoring and follow up of the security plan
Make sure the security plan is known by all staff in accordance to their profile and that the plan is always updated and validated (duty of care)
Contribute to develop a safety and security culture within the mission by addressing and helping staff to address safety and security related issues
Ensure that security planning becomes an integral part of day-to-day operations and is integrated into the development of future programs
Assist with the strategic and operational analysis and assessments, and with the refinement of programme strategies
Perform security risk assessments or evaluation missions to the field when possible and regularly review safety and security procedures
Ensure HEKS/EPER Counry Officemeets minimum standards and complying with HEKS/EPER policies and procedures
Develop and regularly update the Safety and Security Management Plan and tools in accordance with the nature of safety and security risks (inc. threat assessment, security standard operating procedures for personal movement & transport, office, warehouse, communications, incident report sheets, etc asset protection)
Develop appropriate safety and security protocols depending on the nature of specific threats such as IEDs, VBIEDs, mortar attacks, shelling, UXOs, landmine, IT, or for cash management
Ensure safety and security dimensions are factored into all operational activities such as programming (including budget), advocacy and communication
Assist programme and operations managers enhancing standards in relation to safety and security
Coordinate with Admin and Log Co's to ensure field staff know how to identify health risks in the area, how to protect against illness, injury and stress, and how to obtain proper support, medical treatment or medevac if needed
Work with administrative / logistics staff to ensure appropriate steps are taken to safeguard premises, equipment and property (guards, locks, lighting, alarms, and fire equipment)
Develop a network of contacts among local actors to facilitate HEKS/EPER work and enhance the security of HEKS/EPER operations
Organise and circulate relevant safety and security information to the staff and provide an opportunity for employees to voice Safety and/or Security-related concerns
Contribute to the security of humanitarian community by share relevant security related information
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of safety and security incidents
Coordinate training in safety and security ensuring that staff have the necessary equipment and are trained accordingly
Ensure that project proposals and operational plans budgets include safety and security plans
Ensure that all incoming visitors receive a security briefing and information
Ensure all staff understand and fulfil individual and collective responsibilities for safety and security. Where necessary) compliance safety and security standards and procedures
Supervise and enforce (including disciplinary action)
To be successful you bring:
Relevant work experience in security in Gaza
University degree in a related field
2 years experience as coordinator in a security related field (security, logistics, country coordinator) in a Humanitarian Aid organisation Logistics experience would be an added value
Operational Security Management
Experience in security management
Excellent knowledge of the political context and Palestinian-Israeli history
Experience in the coordination of personnel, monitoring and Program evaluation
Advance First Aid training
Experienced in MS Office
HEAT training is favourable
Ability to plan, organise and resolve
Good communication skills
Intercultural awareness
English and Arabic are essential
What you can expect from us:
A national position with duty station in Deir EL Balah
An opportunity to make a difference in this world
An interesting and challenging position
Duration 6 months (possible extension)
Competitive salary
Would you like to join the HEKS/EPER team? We are looking forward to your complete application in English (CV, Cover letter and certificates) exclusively via our online portal.