An overview of the International Rescue Committee:
The Syrian crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Today, 13.4 million people in Syria—more than half the country’s population—need humanitarian assistance, with needs increasingly exacerbated by the deteriorating economic situation. Among them are 6.8 million refugees and asylum seekers who have fled the country. This is not a short-term humanitarian crisis. The devastating human consequences for vast numbers of people will last for decades. Repairing the destruction of relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes, and infrastructure will take years.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is providing a robust humanitarian response to the Syrian crisis through rapidly scaling programs, supported by more than 1,000 staff in its Syria Country Program. The IRC implements programs in Syria and neighboring countries Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon, and Jordan in the areas of health, child protection and early childhood development, education, women’s protection and empowerment, non-food items, food distribution, cash assistance, water, sanitation, protection, rule of law, and livelihoods. Our work in these challenging circumstances raises some of the most pressing issues facing contemporary humanitarian action, including access, security, funding, and coordination.
Job information:
In coordination with the Humanitarian Access Officer, the security guard will be responsible for providing support to the International Rescue Committee (IRC) site. They will be responsible for the security and safety of the IRC site and ensuring that the organization’s site complies with all IRC security and safety policies and procedures in Raqqa.
Main responsibilities :
- Conduct regular patrols in accordance with security guidelines.
- Observe and report problems, including suspicious activities, behaviors, and maintenance-related concerns.
- Maintaining security records in accordance with the policies and procedures of the International Rescue Committee.
- Responding to emergencies and other problems, in accordance with the guidelines, policies, and procedures of the International Rescue Committee.
- Participate in training and professional development activities, as needed or requested.
- Monitor the main power supply and generator start-up and stop times as indicated in the organization’s guidelines. In addition, carefully monitor generator usage hours and notify the logistics officer when the generator needs servicing.
- Performing other duties, related or as requested
Required experience/qualifications/skills:
- He is literate, and a high school diploma is an added advantage.
- 1-2 years minimum professional experience in a similar previous job.
- The ability to work independently in a rapidly changing professional environment with the aim of developing procedures that ensure performance.
- Good interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and time management skills.
- Possessing a high ability to maintain confidentiality at work.
- The ability and willingness to work and come to the clinic/site under different conditions, and preferably from the local area.
Skills and competencies:
- Adherence to the International Rescue Committee’s mission, vision, values ​​and approach – Professional Code of Conduct.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Ability to convey information effectively and strong experience in providing training and employee development.
- A clear sense of professional commitment, integrity, and the ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and find effective solutions.
- Excellent management and interpersonal skills and a strong ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a multicultural context.
- Assessing the ability to plan for the long term, prioritize tasks, and work under managerial and programmatic pressures with detailed guidance and professional patience.
- Highly cooperative and resourceful. Able to establish positive working relationships with senior management and all other partners to maximize collaboration and productivity.
- Curiosity, a desire to learn and develop continuously, and a good morale are essential.
- The analytical ability to find effective solutions to complex problems while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.
Language / Travel:
- He is proficient in reading and writing Arabic.
- Ability and willingness to come to the work site – Washokani camp – under various conditions
Key Business Relationships ***:***
- Direct Supervisor*:* Humanitarian Access Assistant
- Indirect manager (if applicable) : Humanitarian access supervisor
Professional Standards : IRC staff must adhere to the values ​​and principles outlined in the IRC’s Global Standards of Professional Conduct: integrity, service, accountability, and equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and implements policies to protect beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse, safeguard children, combat harassment in the workplace, uphold financial integrity, and prevent retaliation.
Returning National Candidates : We strongly encourage returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a citizen of the country where this position is located, are currently outside your home country, and have more than two years of experience in international work, the Middle East region offers a competitive compensation package. The package includes competitive compensation, return flight to your home country, shipping allowance, temporary housing, and relocation allowance. Certain restrictions may apply. The International Rescue Committee strives to attract, motivate, and retain qualified national staff in our programs.
Accountability to clients : IRC staff must commit to contributing to the sustainability and development of client response mechanisms, and to maintaining a culture of prioritizing the needs of our clients and affected communities by systematically listening to their perspectives and using their feedback to inform program decisions and give them greater influence over program design and implementation.
Gender equality: The International Rescue Committee is committed to gender equality in leadership positions. We offer benefits that create an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce, including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Diversity and Inclusion : In the Middle East region, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that fosters and values ​​diversity. Organizations that are diverse in age, nationality, ethnicity, physical or mental ability, race, and perspective are validated to be better organizations. Most importantly, creating a safe working environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best is the right thing to do. So, bring your whole self to work.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all people are treated fairly, with dignity, and with respect. In line with our core values ​​of integrity, service, accountability, and equality, the IRC strives to maintain a work environment built on mutual respect where all individuals treat each other professionally, free from bias, discrimination, and harassment. The IRC will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of individuals in any IRC workplace. All IRC staff, wherever they are, are responsible for creating an environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation.