TERMS OF REFERENCE

Position: Security Consultant

Location: Amman

Duration: 6 months from date of agreement, with potential for extension

Contract Type: Consultancy

WeWorld is an independent Italian organization that has been working in international cooperation and humanitarian aid for 50 years. Present in 27 countries with more than 120 projects, WeWorld operates in the following areas of assistance: humanitarian aid (prevention, emergency relief and rehabilitation), food security, access to water, health and hygiene, education, human rights (gender equality, prevention and combating violence against children and women, migration), global citizenship education, quality teaching and international volunteering. WeWorld works mostly with girls, boys, women and youth, actors of change in every community for a fairer and more inclusive world. WeWorld supports people overcoming emergencies and guarantees a life with dignity, opportunities, and a better future through human and economic development programs, in the framework of the 2030 Agenda. Since 2020, WeWorld has rapidly expanded its operations in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, leading to a need for additional personnel to assist its current emergency operations, and to lead the future expansion in the development area. 

SCOPE OF WORK

The Security Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

Phase I (24 person-days over 3 months)

• 2 person-days: Conduct needs assessment for Jordan and Palestine missions, analysing current documentation against HQ security, safety, and compliance standards alongside Security Advisors in West Bank and Gaza, and Global Security Manager in HQ
• 15 person-days: Revision of WeWorld security management tools, Security Plan, SOPs and contingency plans, and sharing analysis with senior staff with focus on general overview, implication, evolution and possible scenarios, recommendations, for both Jordan and Palestine
• 5 person-days: Ensure proper updating of all security management tools and coordinate the update process, consolidating inputs from all relevant focal points across missions and HQ
• 2 person-days: Develop tailored induction training for the onboarding of WeWorld staff members

Phase II (19 person-days over 3 months)

• 2 person-days: Coordinate with HQ to ensure proper implementation of security policies and procedures
• 2 person-days: Support and build the capacity of national security staff
• 15 person-days: Serve as gap-filler for Security Advisors in West Bank (10 person-days) and Gaza (5 person-days), including but not limited to:
  • Monitor and report on relevant incidents, near misses, and geopolitical situation of Jordan, Palestine, and bordering countries
  • Deliver induction briefings to all new national and international staff
  • 24/7 dissemination of security alerts – timely sharing of alerts of security incidents and recommended mitigation measures to be implemented by the staff; 
  • 24/7 phone consultancy – availability for on-line guidance and recommendations in response to security incidents or other emergencies (health, evacuations, car accidents, angry mobs...)
  • Share regular access incident reports with analysis and recommendations
  • Conduct security assessments for new office or accommodation facilities
  • Maintain liaison with local and regional officials, UN, INGO and other agencies regarding security issues in the planning, co-ordination, promotion of, and support
  • Collect security and safety related information and disseminate this between the WW staff
  • Responsibility for communication systems including training, maintenance, and procedures for use to field staff
  • Advise Head of Mission and senior staff on risk thresholds, postures, and crisis preparedness

DELIVERABLES

• Revised security management tools and documentation, updating with current context in line with HQ standards
• Updated security SOPs of WeWorld considering West Bank, Gaza, and Amman contexts
• Security training sessions and training material for the WeWorld staff based on needs

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• The consultant will work with WeWorld Office in Amman under the coordination of the Head of Mission or another appointed person.
• Payment will be based on agreed daily rate and ad hoc emergency support.
• WeWorld reserves the right to extend the contract based on operational needs and performance.

REQUIREMENTS

• Description of approach and timeline
• Fee structure and total cost estimate
• References from at least 2 previous organisations, INGOs, NGOs, or UN agencies
• Prior experience working with INGOs, UN agencies, or in humanitarian settings is an asset
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required
• Jordanian residency is required
• Applications must be submitted through Akhtaboot website