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.

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 the international confederation Oxfam.

Our Team: 

Oxfam in Jordan is increasingly working at local, national and international levels to improve the protection of civilian population in situation of insecurity and displacement. The Security Manager will provide oversight on security management for the country office, the regional office, Oxfam Italy.and provide timely analysis, training and guidance to Oxfam staff and its partners.

Job Purpose: 

The Security Manager will ensure that the Oxfam in Jordan Security Framework is in place including programme security strategy, security management plans and Standard Operating Procedures are developed, communicated TO ALL STAFF, implemented, monitored and reviewed; consistent with Oxfam policies, standards and requirements. He/She will provide incident management and support on crisis management if and when required. Ensure that Oxfam staff in the programme is well trained and will comply with Oxfam safety/security policies and also provide context and situational analysis and support in drafting incident reports. The Security Manager will link with the human resources department on staff wellbeing and safety. The Security Manager will maintain open lines of communications with their respective Matrix Manager the MENA RSA.

This role reports to:    Country Director 
Staff    reporting    to    this post:    Health and Safety Officer        
Annual budget    for the post:    None        
Screening checks:    All successful candidates will be screened through Refinitiv World-Check One
to comply with counter terrorism and financial sanctions regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Technical:

• To carry out security/risk assessments and security management reviews in locations Oxfam is working or is considering working and provide management with recommendations and implement the action plan when required
• Lead on developing a security management system which includes a security management plan which allows for the continuous updating of security measures.
• Advise and support the Country Director with regard to implementing the security management
• Ensure the security management system is in line with existing Oxfam Security Policy, Risk Management policy and Approach.
• Support the Country Director and other senior staff to manage country security
• Provide crisis management content information to the crisis manager for crisis management response and decision making.
• Provide context specific risk analysis
• Provide monthly reports to the Oxfam International (OI) Global Security Team and other security related reports as deemed necessary by the Country Director/MENA RSA/OI Global Security Lead.
• Lead on coordination for r short-term hosted staff. Including, updated tracker, providing access on different approvals, etc.
• Oversee all the health and safety operations in different locations.
• Provide support to the assigned to security focal points in country as
• Provide support and capacity building to Oxfam’s partners where requested/needed.
• Ensure that the supporting departments (HR, Logistics and Administration) take on their role in facilitating good security management.
• Travel regularly in the areas covered by the programme to help to review and update the procedures and instructions of security

 Staff Support:

• Ensure that staff have the security skills and awareness that they need to be effective, by motivating all staff to do the PST online security training and all line manager the PST security management online training at Learning at Oxfam.
• Support and coordinate additional security training deemed required by the CD/OI Security
• Ensure that all staff and visitors receive appropriate security
• Ensure that an appropriate system is in place to provide security information to travellers in advance of their departure (Welcome Pack, part of Country Security Management Plan).
• Make sure latest CD approved version of SMP and Welcome Pack is placed on Box for all staff to access.
• Engage with relevant staff in order to ensure that the security management system complements the program and advocacy activities and vice versa.

External Representation

• Establish network of contacts with local stakeholders such as government, (I)NGO’s, UN, partners, communities to share and exchange information.

Your commitment to Oxfam

• Required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles

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.

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.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. 

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.