Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

In light of the increasingly volatile security situation in the Middle East, Malteser International is looking for a Regional Safety & Security Advisor.

As regional Safety & Security Advisor you will support our Global Safety & Security Advisor in the security management for MI teams and programs in the Middle East. You will provide capacities on the ground, conduct Safety & Security audits and assessments, establish, nurture and maintain information and exchange networks as well as provide contextual analysis.

Your responsibilities:

• Conduct Safety & Security audits and risk assessments of MI’s premises and areas of operations, and oversee the implementation of recommended improvements, including the establishment of a Security Management Plan (SMP), Standard Operational Procedures, Contingency Plans and Risk Matrix
• Establish and maintain local information networks to obtain and verify safety & security information, for the purpose of MI-internal alerts, advisories, and briefings
• Support MI program teams (e.g. partner due diligence), relevant processes (supplier risk mapping, vehicle maintenance, integration of S&S clauses into contracts) and implementation partners (location selection, safety assessments, mapping of locations) for MI project locations and activities in the Middle East region
• Provide inputs for regular contextual analysis and including forecasts and scenario planning and develop and regularly update threats assessments and risk analyses
• Provide support in developing an access strategy for MI in the project areas as well as design and implement risk mitigation measures
• Identify Safety & Security training needs and facilitate training delivery on necessary safety-related issues and/or procedures when/if required

Your profile:

• A formal security qualification or appropriate security management training and minimum of 5 years of practical experience in security management
• Prior relevant Safety & Security experience in the Middle East (humanitarian, aid delivery/relief operations, ideally including medical facility setup and operation)
• Understanding of humanitarian principles and their application within humanitarian security risk management, previous working experience within humanitarian organizations is an advantage
• Proven experience of risk assessments, incident reporting, incident mapping, information collation and analysis, security technology
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and represent at all levels and establish networks and coordinate with different stakeholders with sensitivity to cultural, ethnical, social, and political issues
• Ability and willingness to travel also to high-security-risk environments
• Professional proficiency in English is a must; knowledge of Arabic/Hebrew is an advantage

What we offer:

• Start Date: as soon as possible
• Duty Station: Amman or other location in the region, also home-based possible
• Duration of contract: 1 Year (with possible extension)
• Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices – we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please click here.