Special notice

Previous applicants who have already applied for this position are not required to submit a new application.

Context

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

The Security Officer 2 advises the delegation/site on security risk assessment and associated mitigating measures while ensuring proper diffusion and access to information related to security in line with Duty of Care obligations.

Relationships

• Internally, interacts within the ICRC delegation/office and Security Risk Management Advisers
• Externally interacts with a network of interlocutors related to ICRC security.
• Movement wise, interacts with and develops regular contacts with relevant Movement counterparts present in the country.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Compiles security related data/information and its source/origin on a regular or ad hoc basis with the necessary discretion and accuracy. Reports security-related events and changes that could have an impact on ICRC's activities.
• Analyses security situation and advises management on the potential risks to the ICRC staff, operations and reputation. Contributes to risk analysis exercises undertaken by the delegation and maintains a database and map of the security incidents, threats end trends.
• Monitors the effective implementation of security procedures and processes. Provides security briefing and training as required. Help raise staff awareness (on context specific) security and safety awareness sessions (across the AoR).
• Monitors effective functioning of the security department, through constant mentoring, demonstrating leadership, staff appraisals and developing a feedback recording mechanism.
• Supports Management in assessing the safety of residences/training locations (existing and new).
• Advises management on implication in case of non-compliance to security rules. Supports management in dealing with possible (judicial) investigations into
• Manage security service contracts with complete transparency and professionalism, in consultation with Admin and ICT departments.
• Supervises security guards, including administrative matters related to their management (if required).
• Develops external networking with formal and informal security forums (police and other law enforcing agencies, private security companies. Notifies the authorities of the ICRC movements (if required). 
• Seeks proactively opportunities for joint and/or complementary activities with other Movement components within security management.
   

Qualifications/Experience

• A university degree.
• Security & safety management background, experience in crisis management an asset, possible background in military, police or emergency services.
• 3-6 years’ experience in a similar field of activity.  
• Fluent knowledge of English and/or French and/or Spanish and mastery of local language.
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel).            
   

What we offer

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
• A two-week orientation course and other opportunities for further in-house training
• Attractive social benefits
• A competitive salary.

Reports to (role)

Field Security & Crisis Management Coordinator/Deputy Head of Subdelegation

Additional information

• Type of role: National Staff
• Working rate: 100%
• Starting date: As soon as possible.
• Location: Gaza Strip
• Job level: B2
• Length of assignment: six months with possibility of extension.
• Application deadline: 08.05.2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply using the button below, uploading a CV and cover letter in English.

Our values

At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.