Security Manager

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut: ROLE PURPOSE: The overall objective of this position is to reduce the risks posed to the programme personnel and assets of all national and international SC staff and their dependants in Lebanon through the provision of specialized, coordinated and focused security management support. The Security Manager will assess the security of the programmatic and operational environment and maintain an effective security management system in accordance with Save the Children policies and standards. This role will include ongoing threat assessment and advising on 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 these policies and procedures. 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. To do so the security manager will benetworking with other humanitarian NGOs and main embassies security focal points as well as community leaders in areas of operations in order to facilitate and secure SCI’s field missions and operations. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: To be part of the      national Senior Management Team Budget security      related activities/purchases/installations on a yearly and sub-yearly      basis. Planning the      procurement for safety and security material and installations. Planning and organizing safety and security trainings for SCI staff, consultants and partners Participate in the INGOs      security forum Assess facilities and      distribution sites to ensure safe and secure operations/missions Assess program      activities and their impact on staff security and make recommendations to      reduce staff vulnerability. Monitor the security environment and make recommendations to adjust the security policies and procedures accordingly. Maintain and review      the incident reporting and mapping system. Ensure that up to date incident      map is available for all SC staff on a regular basis Ensure that regular      security meetings are conducted with relevant SC staff, consultants and      partners Maintain an up-to-date      security plan consistent with Save the Children standards and ensure that      all staff are familiar with its content and agree to abide by its policies      and procedures. Strengthen and apply      office and residential facilities’ security standards and selection procedures;      strengthen and apply facility access procedures. Develop and implement      a security training plan for all staff; develop and apply evaluation      processes to determine that training competencies are met. Develop security      briefing materials and ensure that all new employees, international or      national, receive appropriate security orientation within 48 hours of      arrival in the field. Regularly assess communications needs at post, ensure availability of appropriate communications technology, and      update the emergency communication contact list; orient all staff to      emergency communication procedures and technology; test the emergency      communication system regularly, analyze results, and make appropriate      revisions. Liaise with UN,      government, diplomatic and consular officials and community leaders in the      process of gathering and verifying security information on a regular      basis. Coordinate the      gathering and flow of security information with other relevant actors.      Classify security information according to its reliability and accuracy. Submit a security      update (to include situational analysis, actions taken, and actions      recommended) to SC Senior Management Team (SMT) on a regular basis. Present written weekly      and monthly reports to the Senior Management Team and SC Regional and Head      Office Management. Provide      recommendations to SC staff as to ways in which they can effectively reach      out to, gain acceptance from and improve their image in host communities. Assist SC staff in the      event that a staff member is killed, seriously injured, kidnapped,      etc.  Ensure proper use of      the security incident reporting system; apply the analytical framework to      incident data; and share information among Save the Children staff and      with other NGOs, as appropriate. Provide guidance to      the Country Director and Logistics Manager 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. Undertake security      assessments of programme areas and potential programme areas as requested      by CD and SMT. Report on findings and design necessary improvements. Undertake field      missions to the programme areas and potential programme areas whenever      needed and/or as requested by CD Undertake reviews of      individual security procedures and policies as requested and make      recommendations to further enhance security. Provide informed      recommendations in the context of the security assessments and reviews. Plan and conduct      contingency planning exercise, drills and simulations at a national level      where all offices need to participate in order to build capacities and      spread awareness and SCI crisis management protocols at all levels. Carry out any other      work with regard to security of SC in the field as decided by the CD and      Senior Management Team Comply      with and promote all Save the Children Global policies such as Child      Safeguarding, Whistle blowing, Fraud, and Health and Safety. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES Essential: Bachelors Degree in a related field or at least 5-7 years comparable related experience; Substantial experience in non-profit organisations with int’l humanitarian assistance programs including supervisory and overseas work experience; Substantial security management experience in int’l humanitarian, military or police setting. 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; Excellent planning, 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, multi-location, values driven teams; Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments; Commitment to Save the Children global policies and values. Valid Driving Licence 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; Resourcefulness      and creativity in developing the role of security within the programme and      ensuring the most effective support to line management; APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is : For External applicants on April 28th.                    The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanon.vacancies@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.