Expertise France is recruiting a Logistic and Security officer for its office in Jerusalem, covering both project implemented in Palestine and Israel.

Reporting to Operations Security Department (DSO), and with a functional link to the Project Directors, the Logistic and Security officer will be acting as a relay for the DSO, ensuring the security and integrity of Expertise France's personnel, property and activities and monitors developments in Palestine and Israel on a daily basis.

This position is dedicated to both projects, but may evolve depending on how the agency’s portfolio develops.

DESCRIPTION OF THE MISSION

Key Responsibilities:

The logistics and security officer will be responsible for cross-cutting tasks aimed at ensuring the safety of personnel, property and activities based in Jerusalem and Palestinian territory:

1. Security Watch, Context Assessment and Liaison with Key Actors

·       Relaying safety instructions and recommendations and ensuring their implementation;

·       Developing and maintaining a network for the exchange of contextual and safety-related information (institutional partners, NGOs, etc.);

·       Monitor, analyse and report to the DSO on developments in the security situation in areas of interest to Expertise France;

·       Analyse the risks and possibilities of access to specific areas (e.g. potential new areas of intervention);

·       Acting as a functional interface between the Operations Security Department (DSO), Project Director, and field teams, translating security guidance into operational instructions.

·       Preparation of contingency scenarios in case of security deterioration, movement restrictions, or incidents, and definition of mitigation measures.

·       Analysis, recommendation and regular updating of routes to be used or avoided, depending on the security context and access constraints.

·       Alert in real time to any risk/threat/incident.

2. Preparation and follow-up of short- and long-term missions

Manage or contribute to the management of logistics and travel security;

·       Support to the preparation and delivery of security briefings and training sessions for staff, and consultants…

·       Management and coordination of weekly movement and travel schedules, ensuring alignment with security assessments, validated routes and operational priorities.

·       Ensure the monitoring and security of short and long-term staff missions;

·       Ensure the proper allocation of human and material resources for the needs of the services and during missions (driver scheduling, vehicle allocation, etc.).

3.  Administrative follow-up for security  

·       Maintain an up-to-date list of Expertise France staff in the country;

·       Participate in the inventory, monitoring and control of safety equipment (first aid kits, beacons, communication equipment, etc.).

·       Drive project and staff movements when possible and aligned with core security and logistics duties.

4. Management and Adaptation of Local Security Procedures

·       Monitor office safety procedures;

·       Supervise security providers and, where applicable, brief any drivers mobilised by Expertise France on the procedures and conduct to follow in the event of an incident;

·       Carry out infrastructure audits;

·       Contribute to the smooth running of security training sessions organised in the territory;

·       Participate in the development and updating of security procedures, and ensure their adaptation to the local context.

Qualifications and skillS required

1. Education

• Master’s degree in logistic, security, or a related field.

2. Professional Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position as security or logistic advisor 
• Experience with international NGOs or cooperation agency is highly desirable.

3. Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent knowledge of the security context in Palestine            
• More broadly, knowledge of the region, its security and political dynamics
• Advanced knowledge of international security management approaches and practices
• Mapping technics
• Security watch and reporting 
• Ability to analyse and synthesise information

4. Language Skills

• Proficient in both written and spoken English and Arabic (mandatory).
• Proficiency in Hebrew or French is an advantage.

5. Personal Attributes

• Integrity and commitment to financial transparency
• Flexibility to adapt to the needs of a dynamic project
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to create a relational network outside the agency within its area of competence
• Rigour and autonomy
• Reactivity and very high availability.

6. Softwares

• Proficiency in common software (Office suite)
• Database management skills

Furthermore, the following skills constitute a desirable asset:

• Knowledge of the functioning of the French diplomatic network;

• First aid skills.