Risk & Operations Technical Officer (National positon) - Damascus

• Monitor and track incidents and contextual trends as a basis for analysis relating to safety, security and access.
  
• Write regular as well as ad-hoc reports pertaining to security incidents, access developments and other contextual concerns in order to better inform decision-making process.
  
• Support SCO, AON and AOS with establishing and maintaining contacts with the authorities in the areas of operation
  
• Issue security/access advice on demand in case of significant changes in contexts.
  
• Issue guidance on safety & security and movement protocols
  
• Conduct deconfliction where required in cooperation with AO’s
  
• Update security protocols for staff movement and operations inside Syria (including hibernation plans; Proof of Life procedures; Fire Safety Plans; critical incident management protocol; Duty of care for staff; etc.)
  
• Provide extensive support (including regarding safety, security and liaison) in the event of critical incidents
  
• Maintain active contact with Safety/Liaison counterparts from peer agencies (including Local Humanitarian Partners) and relevant organizations (UNDSS, INSO, etc.)
  
• Support Local Humanitarian Partners in managing safety & security and carrying out sound security risk assessments relevant to the programs they implement on NRC or behalf
  
• Facilitate information management and dissemination amongst SCO and AO’s  through weekly context updates as well as ad-hoc security notices
  
• Support area management teams on crisis management, incident management and post incident management
  
• Produce short and long-term assessments and projections related to contextual developments, relevant dynamics and actor mapping.
  
• Support the identification of capacity building needs and train the staff on existing security packages as needed in close cooperation with the SCO training officer and HR.
  
• Monitor the security situation on the ground; share regular context updates, and present exceptional update if needed
  
• Be part of security actors network
  
•  Train and support staff in safety and security protocols
  
• Act as surge capacity where required by SCO and AO’s
  
• Act as Risk and Operations Manager when required during absence of him/her.
  
• Any other task that the ROM assigns to him/her

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in a humanitarian/ recovery context
  
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
  
• Relevant support function expertise
  
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Sound knowledge of the context in Syria
  
• Fluent in Arabic both verbal and written
  
• Experience in staff management, mentoring, couching, training
  
• Advanced computer skills Office 365 and Microsoft programs
  
• Sound knowledge of operational risk management
  
• Knowledge of cooperate risk management an asset 
  

• Handling insecure environments
  
• Empowering and building trust
  
• Influencing
  
• Planning and delivering results

Contract period: Up to one year, renewable based on NRC fund and performance.

Salary/benefits: According to NRC's salary scale and terms and conditions