Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Security Advisor (m/f)

Employer: Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V. (German Agro Action) ,

Location: Syria/Turkey
Close: 15 Aug 2013

Welthungerhilfe (www.welthungerhilfe.de) is one of the large and respected private organisations in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. It carries out projects in 39 countries and campaigns for fairer cooperation with developing countries.Due to the current situation in Syria, Welthungerhilfe would like to expand the team in the short term with expatriate staff that has many years of experience in security management and experience in the logistics area. If you are prepared to dedicate yourself to carrying out projects under difficult conditions and you match the requirements set out below, Welthungerhilfe look forward to receiving your application for the position of Security Advisor (m/f) in Syria/Turkey

The post is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial term ending 31 December 2013. The field location is Gaziantep, Turkey. Duty trips into the project region in Syria will be required, taking into account the security situation.


Objectives and responsibilities of the position

As Security Advisor (m/f) you are responsible for the operational implementation of security management and the proper use of funds. In addition to security management you will also be responsible for logistics tasks.

Your most important duties are as follows:
Implement security analyses (risk analyses) on location and at the project locations

Analyse, prepare and document security-relevant information

Develop and coordinate security plans and "standard operating procedures (SOP)"

Supervise the planning and implementation of projects in adherence to security-relevant aspects

Provide technical support and assistance to project staff in the area of security management and logistics

Close coordination with security networks and security officers of international and national organisations and the local partners of Alliance 2015

Participate in the planning and implementation of local procurement processes, storage, transport, distribution as well as the assignment and use of materials pursuant to the specified standards

Planning and organisation of imported goods (import regulations, customs formalities)

Participate in the preparation of budgets and project plans


Your qualifications will include:
A university degree or training in security management, logistics or qualifications that are commensurate with this position

Several years of relevant professional experience in security management in other countries in Europe

Experience in project management and the logistical implementation of emergency measures by international (aid) organisations

Coordination and organisational skills - even under difficult local conditions

Ability to communicate and work in a team

A very good knowledge of both spoken and written English; a knowledge of Turkish and/or Arabic is desirable




We offer the opportunity of working in an extremely committed team, and a range of duties involving a high degree of responsibility. Naturally, our offer also includes induction training.



How to apply: 
Please send a covering letter and CV by e-mail, quoting "SYR 11013", to Peter Dörr by 15 August 2013 (recruitment.doerr@welthungerhilfe.de)