Security Officer - Tripoli

ROLE PURPOSE: The Safety and Security Officer is responsible for monitoring the security in the Bekaa area and updating management and staff of any security threats. The Safety and Security Officer is also responsible to ensure that all safety and security SOPs are followed in the area.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Briefings Provide all staff and visitors with a security briefing within 24hrs of arriving in the area Brief staff on security developments on a daily basis as and provide updates to the AM on a weekly basis.   Monitoring & Analysis Monitoring and analyze security context in area and providing daily updates to all area staff Monitoring movements: Field movements by staff during working hours Expatriate movements outside working hours Sending out relevant advisories to staff Coordinating with all relevant staff on security related issues Maintain effective relationships with relevant security focal points (NGOs, LAF, Police, Local Authorities) in the area Attending relevant security meetings (UNHCR and SSCL in Bekaa)   Assessments & Resource Management Conduct security assessments of offices and programme sites Ensure required security resources are adequately budgeted at field level and written into budgets Ensure the upkeep and maintenance all firefighting equipment, panic alarms, first aid kits, hibernation kits and emergency exit safety measures Line management of security guards. Liaise with General Security Office in Zahle and be member of coordination with municipalities.   Reporting Submission of timely and accurate security and incident reports: Daily reports to AM and SSD Weekly security updates to all staff in the area office Monthly security SIT REPs to Area Management and SSD Report and follow-up incidents and ensure support to effected staff members Update and maintain the area security plan on a 6 monthly basis and orientate staff and guards on evacuation plans, drills and emergency procedures Update Emergency Contact Details and Emergency Contact Tree/First Responders on a weekly basis Ensure the issuance of Security ID cards to all staff Ensure that all staff have access to all relevant Safety and Security Policies  In collaboration with AM and SSD update existing and develop new SOPs if and when deemed necessary.   COMPETENCIES: Applying Technical and Professional Expertise. Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards; promotes and shares best practice within and outside the organisation. Working Effectively with Others: Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working. Delivering Results: Takes personal responsibility and holds others accountable for delivering our ambitious goals for children, continually improving their own performance or that of the team/ organisation.  Developing Self and Others: Invests time and energy to actively develop self and others to help realise their full potential, and to build the organisation’s capability for the future.