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Responsibilities

Overall Purpose of the Job

The Access & Security Officer is responsible to provide day-to-day support for the security operations in the base and guest house; ensuring that the Ogrnization’s premises, staff, visitors and equipment are safe and secure.

Reporting Structure

The Security & Access Officer will report to the Country Security Manager.  

Detailed Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain schedule of watchmen at the base.
• Ensure the effective supervision of Watchmen in the base.
• Under guidance of the Country Security Manager (CSM), implement The Organization’s safety and security policies and guidelines in NE Syria.
• Conduct regular assessments of the premises (Gueshouses, Base of operations and deployment areas) and ensure that the mitigation measures are implemented.
• Support CSM in conducting assessments on the safety and security of the current areas and new project location.
• Monitor situation in the project area and report changes in access situation to CSM.
• Conduct induction training to newly recruited Watchmen.
• Conduct mandatory trainings for the Watchmen (First Aid Training, health and safety, etc.).
• Conduct security induction to newcomers/visitors on security of the base, in absence of the Country Security Manager.
• Proactively contact members of the information network to collect information on security in order to provide advice on day to day security issues.
• Immediately report all breaches of safety and security procedures and all threats to the organization’s staff, activities, or assets.
• Immediately report any security and safety incidents to the Country Security Manager.
• Document & report all incidents taken place in the premise related to the staff, assets, vechicle, movement and other programme related incidents. 
• Ensure that the communications and tracking equipments are in good condition. In liaison with the Base manager, ensure these devices are always charged and work properly.
• Prepare weekly report on safety and security updates for submission to CSM.
• Analyse local security dynamics and support Attend coordination meetings as requested by the CSM.
• Develop and implement Hibernation, Relocation and Evacuation Plans.
• Perform other releated duties as assigned by the CSM.

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Safeguarding

Work in compliance with/ uphold the Organization’s Safeguarding framework - Policy on Personal Conduct, Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy, Dignity at Work 

Policy, Reporting Malpractice (Whistleblowing) Policy, Equal Opportunities Policy and Policy on Modern Slavery

Demonstrate an open and transparent way of working that facilitates a strong safeguarding culture.

Understand the basic principles of identifying and reporting safeguarding incidents.