Location: Akkar - Kweikhat , Lebanon
Deadline: April 5, 2017
ROLE PURPOSE:
To assist the Safety & Security Manager to reduce the risks posed to the programme personnel and assets of all national and international staff and their dependants in North Lebanon through the developing and ensuring the systematic application of safety and security management systems, policies and procedures in all of organization operational areas in North Lebanon. Also developing further overall organizational capacity in staff training and crisis management; to support North Office security management improvements consistent with SC standards for safety and security; and conduct security assessments; provide training and orientation for staff, analyse incident reports and security updates, provide direct safety and security management support in emergency response staff and respond to related inquiries.
This role will include on-going threat assessment and advising on security risk management; the maintenance of appropriate guidelines; and ensuring that field working practices are robust and that all staff are aware of, trained on, and adhere to security management policy, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Integral to the posting is the ability to work successfully with field teams to cultivate capacity and motivation thereby ensuring field-based responsibility for security analysis and management.
Integral to the posting is the ability to work successfully with field teams to cultivate capacity and motivation, thereby ensuring field-based responsibility for security analysis and management. Adding the capability of networking with other humanitarian NGOs as well as field community leaders in order to facilitate and secure SCI’s field missions and operations.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Safety & Security Manager
Staff reporting to this post: Guards
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Security Management and Systems
Ensure that all North program activities/locations are assessed and monitored relative to their impact on staff safety and security, and recommend – for appropriate onward communication – specific protocols and practices to reduce staff risk and vulnerability.
Continuously monitor the security /safety environment, nationally, and locally for all program areas, and make recommendations to the Area Manager, who will consult with Safety & Security Manager, to adjust security policies and procedures as needed.
Publish and implement the Country Safety & Security Management policy and guidelines.
Ensure that contingency plans for Evacuation, Relocation, Hibernation, and Medical Evacuation are disseminated and adopted amongst relevant staff including a detailed contextual assessment and situational update which is regularly revised at least quarterly.
Conduct contingency planning exercise, drills and simulations at field level where all teams need to participate in order to build capacities and spread awareness and crisis management protocols at all levels.
Ensure and regularly reassess that vehicles, premises and equipment are compliant with safety and security standards.
Conduct security assessments in new areas in North Lebanon prior to entry by program staff.
Budget field security related activities/purchases/installations on a yearly and sub-yearly basis.
Research and analyse security-related information from a variety of local and international media sources, the UN and other INGOs in order to produce a formal weekly security update.
Provide input to Safety & Security section during proposal development phase on Safety & Security needs.
Ensure that communication systems are adequate and maintained and provide training to staff on the use of such equipment and communications protocols in conjunction with the Logistics Coordinator.
In conjunction with relevant logistics staff, programme managers and transport staff ensure that regulations for travel in the field are implemented in a systematic and timely fashion.
Ensure that incident report forms are properly compiled by staff and are sent to relevant staff.
In conjunction with the Security Management Team and other relevant staff, assist in the debriefing of staff that has experienced security incidents or ‘near miss’s incidents.
Coordinate post-incident follow up actions, analysis and recommendations.
Ensure systems are in place to instantly respond to a crisis management situation by working with the Area Management team.
Assess program activities and their impact on staff security and make recommendations to reduce staff vulnerability.
Develop security briefing materials and ensure that all new employees, international or national, receive appropriate security orientation within 24-48 hours of arrival in the field.
Track daily field missions and movements of staff
Provide guidance to the Logistics Coordinator on travel and vehicle fleet management policies; ensure vehicle inspection procedures are applied and all vehicles are properly equipped; train drivers in established procedures and requisite skills.
Supervise all safety and security related issues of the development and the emergency teams
Undertake security checks on individuals and organizational candidature for recruitment and partnerships as requested by the Area Manager or the Safety and Secruity Manager.
Undertake reviews of individual security procedures and policies as requested and make recommendations to further enhance security.
Submit a security update (to include situational analysis, actions taken, and actions recommended) to Area Management Team & Safety and Security Manager on a regular basis.
Present written weekly and monthly reports to the Area Management Team & Safety and Securuity Manager.
Provide recommendations to field staff as to ways in which they can effectively reach out to, gain acceptance from and improve their image in host communities.
Oversee the contract management and daily management of guards
Follow up on all administrative issues related to the safety and security unit.
Documentation
Ensure that briefing documents and maps are developed to help orient all new staff (national and international) about the overall security situation in Beirut, Bekaa & Mount Lebanon and the particular threats and procedures in the areas where staff will be based.
Ensure that a centralized filing system of security-related documents is maintained.
Conduct on-going threat assessments and compile reports on security assessments of offices, staff guest houses, field sites and project areas.
Systematically map all incidents on the ODK application and provide timely analysis to identify emerging trends.
Support the Safety and Security Manager to ensure proper use of the organization Reporter on-line security situation update and incident reporting system; and to analyse incident data and share resulting information with relevant staff, as appropriate.
Ensure that regular security meetings are conducted with relevant staff, consultants and partners
Capacity Building and Training
Train and coach a designated field staff (SSFP) in order that he/she will be ready to assume a security coordinator role.
Build the capacity of field staff in terms of personal safety and security. Develop a programme of induction and continuation training for current and new staff. Work with staff to build a shared understanding of security analysis and risk minimization.
In consultation with the SSM, conduct security training for all staff in safety and security related subjects ensuring that policy and guidelines are understood and are being adopted and implemented across the programme. Act as a team facilitator during the development of Area Security Management Plans.
Guide train and monitor all staff to ensure the Country’s Minimum Standards in Safety and Security are followed and respected
Coordination and Networking
Coordinate and liaise on programme safety and security matters with all relevant actors in North Lebanon such as national and international NGOs, UN, Donor organisations, government authorities
Proactively share information with staff in the field ensuring high security awareness levels, close situation monitoring and effective two-way communication on security-related issues.
Under guidance of the SSM, serve as a key resource to SCI partners in times of emergencies, such as natural or manmade disasters.
Participate in the INGOs security forum in North Lebanon.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in communication, politics, international Relations, Criminal Justice, Security Administration or any related field
EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:
Substantial experience in non-profit organisations with int’l humanitarian assistance programs including supervisory and overseas work experience;
Advanced level of understanding of various communications technologies, including VHF and HF radio systems, satellite phones, cell phones, etc.
Solid training skills and the ability to develop and implement successful training sessions;
Solid organizational skills:
The ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment;
Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and database/mapping systems;
Ability to balance demands of beneficiary and security actors while maintaining appropriate contextual NGO security advice and coordination;
Sound knowledge of humanitarian principles of impartiality and neutrality as outlined in the Humanitarian Charter and the International Red Cross Code of Conduct.
Resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of security within the programme and ensuring the most effective support to line management;
Excellent coordination, and reporting skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities;
Strong communication, people management and interpersonal skills in English and Arabic, with experience in leading multicultural, , values driven teams;
Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments;
Commitment to organization global policies and values.
Valid Driving Licence
Experience required:
3 to 5 years Education degree: Bachelor Degree Field of education: Bachelor’s Degree in communication, politics, international Relations, Criminal Justice, Security Administration or any related field
LANGUAGES
Arabic: Very Good English: Very Good French:
Period: 12 months
How To Apply:
Submission guidelines: Kindly mention in the subject the position you are applying for
Cover letter required.
Email: xxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.com
Deadline: April 5, 2017
ROLE PURPOSE:
To assist the Safety & Security Manager to reduce the risks posed to the programme personnel and assets of all national and international staff and their dependants in North Lebanon through the developing and ensuring the systematic application of safety and security management systems, policies and procedures in all of organization operational areas in North Lebanon. Also developing further overall organizational capacity in staff training and crisis management; to support North Office security management improvements consistent with SC standards for safety and security; and conduct security assessments; provide training and orientation for staff, analyse incident reports and security updates, provide direct safety and security management support in emergency response staff and respond to related inquiries.
This role will include on-going threat assessment and advising on security risk management; the maintenance of appropriate guidelines; and ensuring that field working practices are robust and that all staff are aware of, trained on, and adhere to security management policy, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Integral to the posting is the ability to work successfully with field teams to cultivate capacity and motivation thereby ensuring field-based responsibility for security analysis and management.
Integral to the posting is the ability to work successfully with field teams to cultivate capacity and motivation, thereby ensuring field-based responsibility for security analysis and management. Adding the capability of networking with other humanitarian NGOs as well as field community leaders in order to facilitate and secure SCI’s field missions and operations.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Safety & Security Manager
Staff reporting to this post: Guards
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Security Management and Systems
Ensure that all North program activities/locations are assessed and monitored relative to their impact on staff safety and security, and recommend – for appropriate onward communication – specific protocols and practices to reduce staff risk and vulnerability.
Continuously monitor the security /safety environment, nationally, and locally for all program areas, and make recommendations to the Area Manager, who will consult with Safety & Security Manager, to adjust security policies and procedures as needed.
Publish and implement the Country Safety & Security Management policy and guidelines.
Ensure that contingency plans for Evacuation, Relocation, Hibernation, and Medical Evacuation are disseminated and adopted amongst relevant staff including a detailed contextual assessment and situational update which is regularly revised at least quarterly.
Conduct contingency planning exercise, drills and simulations at field level where all teams need to participate in order to build capacities and spread awareness and crisis management protocols at all levels.
Ensure and regularly reassess that vehicles, premises and equipment are compliant with safety and security standards.
Conduct security assessments in new areas in North Lebanon prior to entry by program staff.
Budget field security related activities/purchases/installations on a yearly and sub-yearly basis.
Research and analyse security-related information from a variety of local and international media sources, the UN and other INGOs in order to produce a formal weekly security update.
Provide input to Safety & Security section during proposal development phase on Safety & Security needs.
Ensure that communication systems are adequate and maintained and provide training to staff on the use of such equipment and communications protocols in conjunction with the Logistics Coordinator.
In conjunction with relevant logistics staff, programme managers and transport staff ensure that regulations for travel in the field are implemented in a systematic and timely fashion.
Ensure that incident report forms are properly compiled by staff and are sent to relevant staff.
In conjunction with the Security Management Team and other relevant staff, assist in the debriefing of staff that has experienced security incidents or ‘near miss’s incidents.
Coordinate post-incident follow up actions, analysis and recommendations.
Ensure systems are in place to instantly respond to a crisis management situation by working with the Area Management team.
Assess program activities and their impact on staff security and make recommendations to reduce staff vulnerability.
Develop security briefing materials and ensure that all new employees, international or national, receive appropriate security orientation within 24-48 hours of arrival in the field.
Track daily field missions and movements of staff
Provide guidance to the Logistics Coordinator on travel and vehicle fleet management policies; ensure vehicle inspection procedures are applied and all vehicles are properly equipped; train drivers in established procedures and requisite skills.
Supervise all safety and security related issues of the development and the emergency teams
Undertake security checks on individuals and organizational candidature for recruitment and partnerships as requested by the Area Manager or the Safety and Secruity Manager.
Undertake reviews of individual security procedures and policies as requested and make recommendations to further enhance security.
Submit a security update (to include situational analysis, actions taken, and actions recommended) to Area Management Team & Safety and Security Manager on a regular basis.
Present written weekly and monthly reports to the Area Management Team & Safety and Securuity Manager.
Provide recommendations to field staff as to ways in which they can effectively reach out to, gain acceptance from and improve their image in host communities.
Oversee the contract management and daily management of guards
Follow up on all administrative issues related to the safety and security unit.
Documentation
Ensure that briefing documents and maps are developed to help orient all new staff (national and international) about the overall security situation in Beirut, Bekaa & Mount Lebanon and the particular threats and procedures in the areas where staff will be based.
Ensure that a centralized filing system of security-related documents is maintained.
Conduct on-going threat assessments and compile reports on security assessments of offices, staff guest houses, field sites and project areas.
Systematically map all incidents on the ODK application and provide timely analysis to identify emerging trends.
Support the Safety and Security Manager to ensure proper use of the organization Reporter on-line security situation update and incident reporting system; and to analyse incident data and share resulting information with relevant staff, as appropriate.
Ensure that regular security meetings are conducted with relevant staff, consultants and partners
Capacity Building and Training
Train and coach a designated field staff (SSFP) in order that he/she will be ready to assume a security coordinator role.
Build the capacity of field staff in terms of personal safety and security. Develop a programme of induction and continuation training for current and new staff. Work with staff to build a shared understanding of security analysis and risk minimization.
In consultation with the SSM, conduct security training for all staff in safety and security related subjects ensuring that policy and guidelines are understood and are being adopted and implemented across the programme. Act as a team facilitator during the development of Area Security Management Plans.
Guide train and monitor all staff to ensure the Country’s Minimum Standards in Safety and Security are followed and respected
Coordination and Networking
Coordinate and liaise on programme safety and security matters with all relevant actors in North Lebanon such as national and international NGOs, UN, Donor organisations, government authorities
Proactively share information with staff in the field ensuring high security awareness levels, close situation monitoring and effective two-way communication on security-related issues.
Under guidance of the SSM, serve as a key resource to SCI partners in times of emergencies, such as natural or manmade disasters.
Participate in the INGOs security forum in North Lebanon.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in communication, politics, international Relations, Criminal Justice, Security Administration or any related field
EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:
Substantial experience in non-profit organisations with int’l humanitarian assistance programs including supervisory and overseas work experience;
Advanced level of understanding of various communications technologies, including VHF and HF radio systems, satellite phones, cell phones, etc.
Solid training skills and the ability to develop and implement successful training sessions;
Solid organizational skills:
The ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment;
Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and database/mapping systems;
Ability to balance demands of beneficiary and security actors while maintaining appropriate contextual NGO security advice and coordination;
Sound knowledge of humanitarian principles of impartiality and neutrality as outlined in the Humanitarian Charter and the International Red Cross Code of Conduct.
Resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of security within the programme and ensuring the most effective support to line management;
Excellent coordination, and reporting skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities;
Strong communication, people management and interpersonal skills in English and Arabic, with experience in leading multicultural, , values driven teams;
Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments;
Commitment to organization global policies and values.
Valid Driving Licence
Experience required:
3 to 5 years Education degree: Bachelor Degree Field of education: Bachelor’s Degree in communication, politics, international Relations, Criminal Justice, Security Administration or any related field
LANGUAGES
Arabic: Very Good English: Very Good French:
Period: 12 months
How To Apply:
Submission guidelines: Kindly mention in the subject the position you are applying for
Cover letter required.
Email: xxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.com
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