Safety and Security Coordinator

About CRS 

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 120 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work are accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. 

Job Summary  

The Health Safety and Security Coordinator is responsible for performing clerical, administrative, and general support activities to assist the facilitation of safety, and security risks management requirements within JWBG. This position will be responsible for confidential and time sensitive material and will support an individual or multiple staff members through a variety of tasks related to the safety and security risk management function.

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Roles and Key Responsibilities 

• Assist staff in organizing, maintaining, and uploading country and area security documents and procedures in compliance with CRS policy
• Help plan, schedule, and coordinate safety and security training events, risk assessments, interviews, group consultations, and stakeholder interactions
• Support the operability of country and area level emergency contact lists and related communication means  
• Assist in the tracking and follow up of country incident logs, security improvement work plans, risk registers, and approved journey management plans and associated tracking systems
• Ensure incidents are reported according to CRS procedures, ensuring the confidentiality of these reports Provide the Head of Office with advice based on changes to the context and strategies for team access to risky or remote areas 

• Conduct a regular assessment of facilities and operational areas to identify any vulnerabilities and recommend corrections.

• Support routine and emergency security information dissemination as directed
• Provide editing, formatting, and desk top publishing support for security related documentation requirements
• Aid in keeping all programs in compliance with CRS safety and security standards
• Track and maintain documentation related to the successful completion of required staff security trainings, visitor briefings, and area risk level changes
• Schedule, document, and support the successful completion of all annual safety requirements related to CRS facilities and security related asset inspections and assessments, ensuring all follow up items are included in a work plan with deliverable dates and are resolved.
• Support the organization and execution of practice drills related to CRS facilities emergency and contingency plans

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 3 years of office and administrative experience.

Preferred Qualification

• Previous experience in roles related to coordination and support of humanitarian programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

• Proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented
• Excellent organization skills, including managing and prioritizing multiple tasks at once
• Strong ability to work independently and as a team
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal collaboration skills
• Honest, rigorous, conscientious, with strong ability to respect and enforce deadlines and procedures
• Be able to handle stressful and unpredictable situations, as well as find creative solutions
• Excellent systems thinking and writing skills
• Ability to balance multiple demands and/or manage complex and competing priorities.
• Ability to work within tight time frames and meet deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate time management and priority setting skills.
• Ability to use software applications and operate technological devices (e.g., computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.).
• Proficient working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, and SharePoint.

Required Languages - Fluency in local language, both written and verbal ; Good abilities in English, both written and verbal is a plus.

Travel - Throughout the country up to 50% of the time, must be willing to travel across Gaza.

Agencywide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff.  When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals.  These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. 

• Personal Accountability – consistently takes responsibilities for one’s own actions. 

• Acts with Integrity - consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest. 

• Builds and Maintains Trust - shows consistency between words and actions. 

• Collaborates with Others – works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams. 

• Open to Learn – seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things. 

Supervisory Responsibilities – None

Key Working Relationships

Internal – Head of Office, Head of Operations, Program Managers, Supply Chain Manager, HR Manager 

External – Security cluster

APPLICATION INSTUCTIONS:

Interested candidates with relevant education and work experience are invited to complete an application which addresses the positions requirements. To be considered for the position, candidates must submit both a CV and a cover letter, in English. Applications must be submitted Online at Online Application and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This posting will remain open until filled, however, submission by January 01st, 2025, is strongly advised.