Safety & Security Officer

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement, in the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps of Lebanon.  

MAP is looking for a Safety & Security Officer to oversee safety and security of MAP staff, volunteers, offices and supplies and equipment. This includes monitoring local security conditions, assessing the security of MAP guest houses and offices, keeping in contact with the Access Support Unit (ASU), UNOCHA and other agencies working in Gaza and making recommendations to the Gaza Director.

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The ideal candidate will have experience in complex and high-risk environments, with knowledge of safety and security sectors and logistics duties. Strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities in English and Arabic, and proficiency in IT are essential. A university degree in a security-related field and an understanding of humanitarian and international development are required.   

Please download the job description for more details.

We offer a well-rounded benefits package that’s designed to ensure our employees feel supported and valued, both professionally and personally.

MAP has a zero tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by MAP‘s personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected candidates will be required to comply with MAP's PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.

Please send your CV and a cover letter using the following link: https://careers.map.org.uk/postings and apply using the “apply now function”. Your cover letter should explain how you meet the essential and desirable position requirements and why you feel you would be a suitable candidate for the role of Safety & Security Officer

NB: MAP reserves the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.      

We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful in shortlisting