Safety And Security Officer

Main Objective of the position To support the strategic development and implementation of War Child’s emergency response program. Main Duties 1)      Security Support the implementation of the security plan and emergency plan in Lebanon and develop a security strategy. Act as security focal point for all staff Ensure daily updates about the security situation. Conduct briefings of all staff local as well as international Follow with the staff when they are in the field about any security updates or incidents. Gather security and safety related information and disseminate this between the staff Represent WCH in all international NGOs security networks in Beirut. Ensure that all safety rules and standards are respected and applied in the WCH office. Advise Country Director on changes in SOPs, routines and other procedures related to security  2)      Capacity building Work with the partners in Lebanon to build security, contingency plan, and security procedures. Organizing security trainings for the partners and staff. 3)      Fleet management: Coordinate all daily movements required for the staff. Arranging and implementing detailed daily work plans for drivers and vehicles Acknowledging and implementing priority/duty tasking’s Have 24/7 availability to coordinate any last minute emergency travel of the staff Coordinating and running the drivers. Applying management & safety measures and procedures Ensure all drivers and staff are successfully and accurately filling out the mileage and fuel log books; Coordinate the hiring and training of new drivers; Ensure regular liaison with PM team to ensure safe and secure personnel movements Ensure that all cars are maintained and ready to be used in a daily basis. 7. Required skills and competencies Proficiency in Arabic; Fluent in English. Ability to work in different  environments Previous experience in security and safety. Demonstrated  ability to work under difficult conditions and a high degree of pressure Political and cultural knowledge/awareness, and experience of working in settings where insecurity has been on the agenda Holder of a valid driver’s license Ability and willingness to work  under difficult circumstances and with other partners. Team oriented, with ability to work efficiently independently. Flexible and responsive to challenges, with willingness to take on additional tasks as needed. Proficient in MS Office - word processing, spread sheets, etc. Conditions Reports to: Country Director Location: Beirut, Lebanon Start date: 1 September 2013 Duration of contract: 6 months with possibility of extension Starting salary: competitive. Time commitment: flexible and available Deadline for application: 15th august 2013 War Child will provide monthly transportation allowance (8,000 LL per day that the staff member is at the office), phone allowance, and health insurance.