Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role:

Oxfam {Syria/} is looking for  safety & Security Assistant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Technical, Leadership, People and Resource management)

• Escort field missions in alignment with the Security Management Plan to ensure safety.
• Track, monitor, and log movements of all Oxfam-related field trips.
• Assist Security Officer in developing and updating Security Risk Assessments (SRA).
• Deliver safety and security briefings to new staff, field teams, visitors, and partners.
• Prepare mission orders and submit Travel Authorizations (TA) for approval by relevant signatories.
• Maintain and update training records, ensuring proper archiving.
• Collaborate with Admin and Logistics teams to coordinate travel plans.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to address and follow up on security concerns.
• Conduct security assessments of field locations to ensure staff safety.
• Coordinate with the Logistics team to verify the availability and validity of safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
• Manage security-related data and documentation, including Mission Orders, TAs, incident reports, travel
• documents, and approvals.
• Update staff contact and emergency details regularly.
• Prepare situational and ad-hoc security reports as needed.
• Provide support for the implementation of the Security Management Plan.
• Assist in security emergency responses when required.
• Liaise with UN agencies and other stakeholders as necessary for security coordination.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies.
• Prepare detailed security reports including incident logs, ad-hoc reports, and situational updates.
• Support in facilitating security-related training sessions.
• Assist in internal communication by issuing security advisories as directed by the line manager. Participate in
• information-sharing sessions on relevant platforms.
• Engage in negotiations and representation with local authorities and relevant stakeholders at various levels
• Other duties may be reasonably required in supporting the delivery of team objectives and outcomes.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

ESSENTIAL

• Bachelor’s/Higher Secondary (completed) degree in security management, international relations, political science, disaster management, or a related field.
• For candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (completed), a minimum of 2 years of experience is required; while those with a Higher Secondary degree (completed) are expected to have 6 years of relevant experience insecurity, , movement protocols, incident reporting procedures, crisis management protocols, Travel Security Regulations etc et. This experience should include Security related roles (such as Security Liaison Associate, Safety and Security Assistant, Security Risk Assistant, Security Operations Assistant etc) within the humanitarian or development sector, at national levels.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in security management within a humanitarian or development organization, ideally in conflict or high-risk areas
• Deep understanding of the local security, political, and cultural context in Syria, including knowledge of key actors, conflict dynamics, and local governance structures.
• Proven ability to coordinate with local authorities, community leaders, NGOs, and security networks to ensure access and exchange of security-related information.
• Ability to work with security databases and archives (such as incident tracking, movement records, etc.) including handling confidential information.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments
• Proficiency in English and Arabic is essential.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel up to 75% for any official need.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in coordinating safe field transportation and vehicle movements in line with travel security procedures.

Desirable

• Relevant professional certifications in security management, such as Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) or Security Risk Management certification, would be an advantage.
• Experience of management/supervisory responsibilities.

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.