Security Advisor - Gaza

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. This means that we tackle
the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

 
We are an international confederation of 21 organisations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, all working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

 
Oxfam Novib OPT is looking for a
Security Advisor - Gaza
 

Duty station:
Gaza

Type of appointment:
Fixed-term Contract

Contract duration:
 6 months (with possibility of renewal)
Work schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Salary & Scale: Gross
3515 EUR
 to 5320 EUR / Grading 709

Start date:
As soon as possible

Deadline for applications:
05 May 2024
 
 
TEAM PURPOSE
 
To effectively manage and drive the Oxfam response in Gaza crisis working with other stakeholders across Oxfam.
 
 
OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION
 
The Gaza Security Advisor will work to strengthen Oxfam’s response in Gaza by providing security management support including building security management capacity for the future, supporting the entire Gaza office.

 
The person will be based in Gaza, and will be closely working with Response Lead, Saving Lives PM, partners, the programme teams in Gaza and the country leadership team including Country Director, Head of Operation and Country Security and Logistics Coordinator.

 
Job reports to: the Response Lead
Jobs reporting to this post: Security Officer
Budget responsibility: no
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical
To improve the whole safety and security setting for Oxfam in Gaza in coordination with the country leadership team; lead on updating/implementing the local security management plans, SOPs and other related documentation in line with regional and Global policies.

To carry out security/risk assessments and security management reviews in locations Oxfam is working or is considering working; either providing management with recommendations for action or working directly to implement the action plan.

To train staff on security management issues, both informally and within the context of formal training courses, keeping up to date training records.
Contribute to the overall response strategy from security perspective (budgeting, resource mobilization)
Compliance and standards
Recruit, train and supervise security officer and drivers
Coordinate staff when responding to emergencies and alarms
Collaborating with Gaza team to determine security needs.
Coordinating responses to emergencies and alarms, as well as compiling incident reports
 
Management
Manage a National Security Officer
To provide expert advice on security related matters in the context of a particular environment including gathering information from other organisations and network/platforms, and representing Oxfam in security meetings with other agencies, institutions, and platform

Ensure to put movement deconfliction and journey management plans for al trips inside Gaza
STAR completion for locations and facilities that Oxfam will travel to or use such as guesthouses/Hotels and locations.
Weekly situation/ security report to the Country Security and Logistics Coordinator and Response Lead
Weekly or if required daily update (face to face) with the team in Gaza
To prepare regular reports and summaries of work and recommendations to Oxfam including a short final report at the end of each assignment and to ensure that relevant information is documented and shared with country office, regional office and the Global Security Team (GST).

To recruit, train and supervise security staff when on deployment, and to build the capacity of other Oxfam staff.
 
Representation
Represent Oxfam internally to country staff, modelling core competencies and behaviours of Oxfam humanitarian staff (“leading by example”), inspiring managers to help staff grow into Oxfam’s organisational culture.

Represent Oxfam with external stakeholders in coordination with the Response Lead, Saving Lives PM and Country Security and Logistics Coordinator
Monitor all movement.
Aware of local staff movements when engaged with Oxfam activities.
Required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights.
Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.
Undertake any reasonable duty and tasks that may arise from time to time.
 
 
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
 
Essential
Post Graduate Degree or Degree with equivalent work experience from a recognised University/college in International Development or any other related area that can bring added value to the job.

Considerable practical experience (at least 5-10 years) of security assessment, planning, designing and implementation of procedures in the context of UN or NGO humanitarian operations.; and with experience in hostile context.

Proven influencing and negotiating skills with internal and external audiences including in complex and stressful circumstances.
Proven experience of providing trainings on safety and security topics.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
Initiative and motivation to work independently and develop solutions to problems.
Highly flexible in style with the ability to produce creative and pragmatic solutions to complex problems.
Analytical and strategic planning skills.
Excellent organisational, problem-solving and negotiation skills. The ability to remain calm whilst dealing with conflicting priorities/work under pressure is essential.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal English) and the ability to write clear, concise reports and influence verbally to persuade with diplomacy and tact.

Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims, policies and values.
Diplomacy, tact, negotiation skills and an excellent sense of humour.
Excellent written and spoken English
 
Key Attributes
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.

Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who meet Oxfam are as safe as possible.
 
Other
Required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (
) as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights (
).
Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.
 
Desirable

:
Knowledge of Oxfam policies, procedures and systems.
 
 
WORKING AT OXFAM NOVIB
All our work is guided by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.
At Oxfam Novib, we work according to the
.
Oxfam Novib is based on the power of difference. That is why we aim to attract a diverse mix of talented people who share our standards, values and principles, and who are committed to prevent and eliminate any type of misconduct.

We have an active policy against sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any form of abuse of power or lack of integrity and financial misconduct. This subject will be covered in our application and selection process.

 
APPLY NOW!
Do you believe that this is the job you are looking for? Then we would love to receive your application! Be aware that only applications received before the closing date (

05 May 2024
) and
submitted via our application portal will be taken into consideration
.
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact
NLD-Dept-International HR Business Support
Only applicants shortlisted for a post will be contacted.
This job opening is posted internally and externally, simultaneously. Internal candidates are given preference if they are sufficiently qualified or can be obtained in short term. We believe it’s important in our organization that our employees are offered maximum opportunities for growth in new themes and competencies. Priority for internal candidates supports this.

At the time of a contract offer, it is necessary for Oxfam Novib to request valid references. Our candidates will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including criminal records and terrorism, financial checks or integrity screenings/references.

Oxfam Novib reserves the right, to its sole discretion, not to make agreements regarding this job opening, make an agreement in a lower level, or make an agreement with an amended job description.

 
Acquisition on the occasion of this vacancy is not appreciated
.
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