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International Refugee Assistance Project
Jordan - Jordan
<p>Please check the opportunity on this link Opportunity IRAP Jordan is seeking the consultancy services of a Safety and Security expert to conduct an independent, comprehensive evaluation of the physical security arrangements, operational procedures, and facility-related risks affecting IRAP Jordan Country Office. The assessment will identify vulnerabilities that could impact the safety of staff, interns, clients, visitors, assets, and confidential information, and will provide practical, risk-based recommendations to strengthen organizational resilience while maintaining a safe, accessible, and client-centered environment. Context and Objective • Proximity to conflict-affected populations (Syrian, Iraqi, Yemeni, Sudanese caseloads) • Potential for client psychological distress, coercion, or external third-party pressure • Intern and junior staff exposure to high-stress client interactions • Regulatory oversight of NGOs under Jordan's Law on Societies (No. 51/2008, amended 2009), including the Ministry of Social Development's supervisory authority over registration, foreign funding approval, and organizational dissolution The objective of this assessment is to develop appropriate measures in place pertaining to: • Physical security of the building envelope and entry systems • Interview room safety for staff, interns, and clients • Incident response and evacuation procedures • Information security related to physical access • Staff and intern security awareness and preparedness Key Deliverables • Executive Summary (3 5 pages) • Overall risk rating for the facility • Top 5 prioritized findings • Immediate actions required before the next operational day (if any) • Full Security Assessment Report • Current state description (observation-based) • Gap identification • Risk rating (probability + impact) • The threat actor most likely to exploit the gap • Recommended mitigation measure(s) • Cost estimate category (low/medium/high) • Responsible party for implementation • Interview Room Security Protocol (standalone document) • Room configuration standards furniture placement, door opening direction, staff positioning relative to exit • Pre-interview checklist room clearance, panic device test, colleague notification • Duress signal system verbal and non-verbal protocols, staff response procedure • Escalation ladder from client agitation through staff concern to active incident • Intern-specific protocols buddy system required • Post-incident procedure reporting, staff support, room lockdown sequence • Client dignity safeguards balancing security measures against client experience • Prioritized Risk Register • Security Management Plan (SMP) Draft • Daily opening/closing procedures • Visitor and client management flow • Key holder policy • After-hours incident contacts • Emergency communication tree • Quarterly review schedule • Training Needs Assessment Conduct & Confidentiality • The assessor shall sign a confidentiality agreement before accessing any facility, staff, or documentary information • All findings are for internal use only unless explicitly authorized for external sharing • Staff interviews shall be conducted on a no-attribution basis • The final report shall be stored in accordance with the organization's data protection policy • The assessor shall disclose any findings of immediate danger to the Operations Manager within 24 hours of identification, regardless of the overall reporting timeline Compensation The total compensation for this consultancy is USD 2,500, payable upon successful completion of the assignment and upon the organization's submission and acceptance of all agreed deliverables. How to apply Applications should include: • A brief cover letter and understanding of the assignment. addressing the purpose, objectives, scope, criteria, and deliverables of the project. • Updated profile/ CV listing similar experiences/assignments • Experience / Survey / Study similar work with References / Recommendation letters • Three references from a previous employer. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 7 years of security management experience, with at least 3 years in Southwest Asia (Middle East) contexts</li><li>Direct experience assessing NGO or humanitarian operations in urban environments</li><li>Familiarity with Jordan's legal and regulatory framework for civil society organizations, including current Ministry of Social Development registration and foreign funding approval requirements</li><li>Working knowledge of UNHCR, ICRC, GISF, or equivalent facility security standards</li><li>Demonstrated competency in threat and risk assessment methodology (HEAT-equivalent or higher)</li><li>No conflict of interest with the organization or its donor base</li><li>Clearance/reference check completed prior to engagement</li></ul>
International Refugee Assistance Project
Jordan - Jordan
<p>Please check the opportunity on this link Opportunity IRAP Jordan is seeking the consultancy services of a Safety and Security expert to conduct an independent, comprehensive evaluation of the physical security arrangements, operational procedures, and facility-related risks affecting IRAP Jordan Country Office. The assessment will identify vulnerabilities that could impact the safety of staff, interns, clients, visitors, assets, and confidential information, and will provide practical, risk-based recommendations to strengthen organizational resilience while maintaining a safe, accessible, and client-centered environment. Context and Objective • Proximity to conflict-affected populations (Syrian, Iraqi, Yemeni, Sudanese caseloads) • Potential for client psychological distress, coercion, or external third-party pressure • Intern and junior staff exposure to high-stress client interactions • Regulatory oversight of NGOs under Jordan's Law on Societies (No. 51/2008, amended 2009), including the Ministry of Social Development's supervisory authority over registration, foreign funding approval, and organizational dissolution The objective of this assessment is to develop appropriate measures in place pertaining to: • Physical security of the building envelope and entry systems • Interview room safety for staff, interns, and clients • Incident response and evacuation procedures • Information security related to physical access • Staff and intern security awareness and preparedness Key Deliverables • Executive Summary (3 5 pages) • Overall risk rating for the facility • Top 5 prioritized findings • Immediate actions required before the next operational day (if any) • Full Security Assessment Report • Current state description (observation-based) • Gap identification • Risk rating (probability + impact) • The threat actor most likely to exploit the gap • Recommended mitigation measure(s) • Cost estimate category (low/medium/high) • Responsible party for implementation • Interview Room Security Protocol (standalone document) • Room configuration standards furniture placement, door opening direction, staff positioning relative to exit • Pre-interview checklist room clearance, panic device test, colleague notification • Duress signal system verbal and non-verbal protocols, staff response procedure • Escalation ladder from client agitation through staff concern to active incident • Intern-specific protocols buddy system required • Post-incident procedure reporting, staff support, room lockdown sequence • Client dignity safeguards balancing security measures against client experience • Prioritized Risk Register • Security Management Plan (SMP) Draft • Daily opening/closing procedures • Visitor and client management flow • Key holder policy • After-hours incident contacts • Emergency communication tree • Quarterly review schedule • Training Needs Assessment Conduct & Confidentiality • The assessor shall sign a confidentiality agreement before accessing any facility, staff, or documentary information • All findings are for internal use only unless explicitly authorized for external sharing • Staff interviews shall be conducted on a no-attribution basis • The final report shall be stored in accordance with the organization's data protection policy • The assessor shall disclose any findings of immediate danger to the Operations Manager within 24 hours of identification, regardless of the overall reporting timeline Compensation The total compensation for this consultancy is USD 2,500, payable upon successful completion of the assignment and upon the organization's submission and acceptance of all agreed deliverables. How to apply Applications should include: • A brief cover letter and understanding of the assignment. addressing the purpose, objectives, scope, criteria, and deliverables of the project. • Updated profile/ CV listing similar experiences/assignments • Experience / Survey / Study similar work with References / Recommendation letters • Three references from a previous employer. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 7 years of security management experience, with at least 3 years in Southwest Asia (Middle East) contexts</li><li>Direct experience assessing NGO or humanitarian operations in urban environments</li><li>Familiarity with Jordan's legal and regulatory framework for civil society organizations, including current Ministry of Social Development registration and foreign funding approval requirements</li><li>Working knowledge of UNHCR, ICRC, GISF, or equivalent facility security standards</li><li>Demonstrated competency in threat and risk assessment methodology (HEAT-equivalent or higher)</li><li>No conflict of interest with the organization or its donor base</li><li>Clearance/reference check completed prior to engagement</li></ul>
International Refugee Assistance Project
Jordan - Amman
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >The International Refugee Assistance Project (“IRAP”) is a dynamic and growing legal and policy advocacy organization that works to develop and enforce a system of legal and human rights for refugees and displaced people around the world. We are the leading organization providing free and comprehensive legal services to people in need of a safe place to live and a safe way to get there.</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >IRAP operates offices in the US (New York City), Jordan (Amman), Lebanon (Beirut), and Germany (Berlin).</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >IRAP Jordan</span></span></p>
<p><span >IRAP Jordan, a team of eight operational and program staff, provides legal aid to displaced people in Jordan. The team provides legal assistance to individuals navigating refugee resettlement, humanitarian protection pathways, and family reunification processes through in-house representation, legal information, and the mentorship of pro bono attorneys, students, and interns.</span></p>
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<p><span >IRAP Jordan is seeking the consultancy services of a Safety and Security expert to conduct an independent, comprehensive evaluation of the physical security arrangements, operational procedures, and facility-related risks affecting IRAP Jordan Country Office. The assessment will identify vulnerabilities that could impact the safety of staff, interns, clients, visitors, assets, and confidential information, and will provide practical, risk-based recommendations to strengthen organizational resilience while maintaining a safe, accessible, and client-centered environment.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Proximity to conflict-affected populations (Syrian, Iraqi, Yemeni, Sudanese caseloads)</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Potential for client psychological distress, coercion, or external third-party pressure</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Intern and junior staff exposure to high-stress client interactions</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Regulatory oversight of NGOs under Jordan's Law on Societies (No. 51/2008, amended 2009), including the Ministry of Social Development's supervisory authority over registration, foreign funding approval, and organizational dissolution</span></span></p>
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<p><span >The objective of this assessment is to develop appropriate measures in place pertaining to:</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Physical security of the building envelope and entry systems</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Interview room safety for staff, interns, and clients</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Incident response and evacuation procedures</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Information security related to physical access</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Staff and intern security awareness and preparedness </span></span></p>
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<span >Scope of Work:</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >In Scope</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Specific Areas</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Physical perimeter</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Exterior doors, security door systems, gate/barrier assessment, CCTV coverage, lighting, blind spots</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Access control</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Entry protocols, visitor management, and tailgating vulnerabilities</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Reception & waiting areas</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Client flow, separation from staff-only zones, sight lines, furniture placement</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Interview rooms</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Door configurations, furniture layout, acoustic privacy, sight lines, and duress protocols</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Staff-only zones</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Staff offices, HR & Finance files, communications equipment</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Fire, evacuation routes, muster points, first aid, communication trees</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Intern & staff protocols</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Briefing adequacy, lone worker risk, incident reporting, and de-escalation training coverage</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Information security (physical)</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Document handling, clean desk, screen visibility from client areas</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >External threat environment</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Neighborhood risk profile, historical incident mapping within a 500m radius</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Game-theory threat mapping</span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" ><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3a96d9-7fff-2e09-d56a-c4b77410dde9"><span >Adversarial actor analysis — who benefits from compromising this office, and how</span></span></p>
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