Security and Context Officer – Aden, Yemen (National) At Geneva Call

Mission

In situations of armed conflict, Geneva Call, as a neutral, impartial and independent international humanitarian organization, endeavors to strengthen the respect of humanitarian norms and principles by armed non-State actors, in order to improve the protection of civilians, while supporting local communities in their efforts to enhance their own protection. Appel de Genève/Geneva Call is a private, not-for-profit, humanitarian organization foundation under Swiss law, founded in 1998.

Geneva Call consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. Geneva Call is an inclusive working environment for all its staff. Applications are particularly encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Role

Context & Security Officer is responsible of advising the Country Director and the mission on security risks and procedures, context evolution and ANSA engagement.

Main activities

Security Analysis

Design and update security policies and plans for specific actions/events/trips;
Write security analysis or incident reports;
Updating Security guidelines;
Regular trainings of staff on security / Safety matters.

Context follow up

Ensure context follow up and BF to colleagues;
Produce security regular analysis;
Monitors and reports on ANSA behavior;
Submission of regular SitReps security and ANSA violations component reports.

ANSA Advise, Networking & Representation

Produce ANSA mapping & analysis;
Participate in security NGO meetings;
Engage ANSA key figures to monitor context.

Main qualifications

Education and experience

A graduate degree or equivalent experience in international relations/another humanitarian field;
At least 2 years of relevant experience proven in security management in other INGO Yemen;
Knowledge of Yemeni ANSA background (and contacts desired);
Deep knowledge of Yemeni context;
Experience with international organizations is preferred.

Technical skills

Good capacity to develop Actors’ mappings;
Security analysis and guidelines design capacity;
Understanding of International Humanitarian Law is an asset Experience in reporting, monitoring and research;
Demonstrable knowledge of issues of humanitarian affairs and humanitarian framework and capacity for in-depth analysis;
Experience in advocacy developing professional relationships with various stakeholder including armed actors and civil society and working in a neutral and objective manner.

Personal skills

Analytical skills;
Ability to work under pressure and in conflict affected settings;
Strong communications skills (both written and verbal) at a level appropriate for high level external representation and ability to tailor communications to different audiences;
Interpersonal skills with experience of negotiation with weapon bearers and other stakeholders;
Willingness and ability to travel at short notice.

Languages

Fluent in Arabic is required;
Fluent in English.

Performance management

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the GC Performance Management p. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:

The Job Description
The individual Work- and Professional Development Plan
The Competency Framework

Conflict of interest

Any candidate affiliated to, or openly supporting, one or more interest groups opposed to the Foundation’s principles and values, or whose previous position could engender safety issues for co-workers at Appel de Genève / Geneva Call, will be excluded from this selection process.