Security Senior Officer

War Child is an independent and impartial international non-governmental child rights organization investing in a peaceful future for children and young people affected by armed conflict. With a focus on child protection, mental health, and psychosocial support, we strive to empower children and young people while enabling adults to bring about positive and lasting change in the lives of conflict-affected children and young people. War Child has been working in the occupied Palestinian Territory (oPt) since 2006 and has offices in Jerusalem, Hebron, Nablus, and Gaza. 

General Objective of the Job

The Gaza Security Senior Officer ensures the safety, security, and access of War Child’s staff, beneficiaries, and operations in Gaza. Reporting to the International Safety, Security, and Access Adviser (SSAA) and Gaza Team Leader, with technical guidance from the oPt Security and Logistics Coordinator, the Officer is responsible for managing security risks, enabling humanitarian access, and safeguarding War Child’s staff and resources.

The Senior Officer’s responsibilities include site and movement security, route and emergency procedures, safe space. This is a progressive role, with the Officer gradually assuming increased responsibilities to prepare for the eventual redundancy of the SSAA in the Gaza security portfolio, ensuring sustainability and local leadership in security management. 

Position in the organization

Department: Operations

Contract: National

Grade: 3 

Reporting to: Gaza Team Leader (in the absence of the SSAA)

Technical Reporting Line: 

• Primarily to the International Safety, Security, and Access Adviser (SSAA)
• oPt Security and Logistics Coordinator

Direct Reports: Guards and Drivers. 

Essential functional relations: Operations Department Staff, Head of Programs, Project Coordinators and implementation team, WC partners. 

The Post is based in Gaza.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

 1. Risk and Information Management and Security Planning – 20%

• Security Framework Implementation:
   Ensure compliance with War Child’s global security frameworks, tailoring them to meet Gaza’s operational needs.
• Risk Assessments:
   Conduct detailed risk assessments for operational sites, Safe Spaces, partner locations, and movement routes, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation measures. 
• Incident Mapping and Management:
   Act as the focal point for security during crises, managing field-level communications and coordinating with the SSAA or Security Coordinator for real-time responses.
• Contingency Planning:
   Develop, test, and maintain contingency plans, including evacuation, hibernation, relocation protocols, and route-specific emergency procedures, ensuring readiness among staff and partners.
• Data Collection and Verification:
   Gather and verify security information from local contacts, humanitarian networks, and War Child field teams.
• Analysis and Reporting:
   Analyze trends, identify emerging risks, and provide actionable recommendations to the SSAA, Gaza Team Leader, and Security Coordinator.

 2. Site and  Movement – 40%

• Site Security Oversight:
   Manage security protocols for War Child’s offices and Safe Spaces, , ensuring robust physical and operational security measures, including access controls, secure perimeters, and regular inspections.
• Movement and Route Security:
   Oversee planning, monitoring, and tracking of staff movements, ensuring secure routes, real-time updates, and alternative routes for emergencies.
• Emergency Procedures for Movements:
   Develop and implement movement-specific emergency procedures, including safe haven identification, route diversions, and immediate response protocols for incidents during travel.
• Field Support:
   Provide on-the-ground support for field missions and visits, ensuring adherence to movement and site security protocols.

 3. Security Equipment, Communications, and Loss Prevention – 10%

• Equipment Management:
   Ensure all security, communications, and first aid equipment is operational, available, and suitable for field operations.
• Backup Systems and Redundancy:
   Work with logistics to maintain backup power and communications systems, ensuring operational continuity during outages.
• Loss Prevention:
   Regularly check for potential loss, theft, or corruption of resources, both independently and in coordination with logistics, ensuring accountability and integrity in asset management.

 4. Training and Capacity Building  - 10%

• Staff and Partner Development:
   Deliver training on communications and tracking equipment, security protocols, risk management, and humanitarian access for War Child staff .
• Scenario Drills:
   Conduct scenario-based drills to prepare teams for potential incidents, including evacuations, communications failures, and travel-related emergencies.
• Mentorship:
   Build the capacity of Security Focal Points (SFPs) and field teams, ensuring sustainability and leadership in security practices.

 5. Supervision of Guards and Drivers – 20%

• Recruitment and Onboarding:
   Oversee the recruitment and induction of guards and drivers, ensuring alignment with security requirements and organizational values.
• Training and Oversight:
   Provide regular training for guards and drivers on security protocols, situational awareness, and emergency response.
• Performance Monitoring:
   Supervise and evaluate guards and drivers, ensuring accountability and alignment with their duties.

 Result: Administrative tasks are handled in such a way that a filing system is in place, accurate and up to date.

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Knowledge and Experience

 3+ years' experience in security and safety field in a similar level in humanitarian access, risk reduction or relevant field, with NGO or INGO experience preferred; 

• Knowledge and experience working with authorities and external stakeholders and ability to network and build relations; 
• Understanding of humanitarian principles, risk management and access challenges 
• Able to work in unpredictable and at times insecure environments, following organizational and wider sector security procedures. 
• Experience with training and capacity building

Skills and Competencies

• Risk Management Expertise: Strong ability to conduct risk assessments, manage incidents, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Site and Route Security: Skilled in auditing sites, managing secure routes, and developing movement-specific emergency procedures.
• Operational Oversight: Proficient in managing site and movement security while supporting access and program continuity.
• Humanitarian Principles: Demonstrates a strong commitment to integrating humanitarian principles into security strategies.
• Loss Prevention: Skilled in identifying and addressing potential loss, theft, or corruption in coordination with logistics.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, and Arabic with strong written and verbal communication skills.

“Commitment to the vision and goals of War Child Holland in oPt, including adherence to the Child Safeguarding Policy, is essential”

To apply please upload your one-page letter of motivation and CV by 23 February 2025 on this link

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

“Commitment to the vision and goals of War Child Holland in oPt, including adherence to the Child Safeguarding Policy, is essential”