Security/media Information Officer

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the supervision of the Program Director, based in Beirut, the Security/ Media Information Officer will lead RI's efforts in understanding the security situation through regular follow up on media sources of developments as well as through coordination with partners and external stakeholders as necessary. The Security/Media Officer must provide understanding of trends and have the ability to predict new outcomes and advise implementation teams to ensure that RI remains flexible to changes in relation to the ever-changing security situation. The position will also require engagement in external coordination meetings as necessary and requested by the Program Director.    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Develop a database of sources for regular updates on the security environment, including political and other social developments. Provide daily reports on the security situation in the areas of implementation to the Program Director and other relevant staff as requested. Provide weekly reports on the highlights of the security developments, including contribution to weekly reporting requirements at regional and donor levels. Provide monthly analysis on security developments and projected new outcomes according to evolving developments, presenting contingency strategies based on scenario planning analysis. Develop and maintain database for security incidents in project areas. Ensure all the project information is safe, secure and easily accessible. Contribute to quarterly and final reports to donors as requested. Contribute to proposal development as requested. Liaise with partners on security developments as necessary, and provide support to facilitate their ability to respond to incidents as relevant. Participate in external multi-lateral and bi-lateral coordination meetings as requested by Program Director. Other tasks as requested.