Safety & Security Officer

SCOPE OF WORK: The Lebanon Safety Officer responsibility is to monitor the overall security situation, enforce security regulations and provide sound and timely advice to IRC Lebanon staff and management in order to support the safe and efficient delivery of programme activities in the designated area of operations.   Who this position reports to: Country Director     RESPONSIBILITIES:   Represent the organization when liaising with the local administrations: Activities -       Keep informed of any changes in the administrative procedures for obtaining documents; -       Establish or reinforce relations with the representatives of the different administrative services; -       Meet with the representatives of the different administrative services as often as necessary to obtain documents or solve problems.   INFORMATION Monitor the evolving situation in the area of IRC operations in coordination with other actors as per regional, country and programme guidelines Facilitate access and operations through the provision of dependable advice to staff and managers Act as the local focal point for security co-ordination and information sharing between the relevant actors within the area of operations Collect, verify, analyze and report information that affects, or may affect, IRC operations Establish a network of contacts and represent IRC at security meetings Actively participate in UN Security Cell meetings within the area of operations Provide operational security briefings and orientation to all new and visiting staff Track security related incidents and developments and provide trend/pattern analysis   ANALYSIS Conduct regular Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) as per IRC policy Identify indicators and key decision points, and link them to the SRA and security phases Assist in training on security procedures as required for program staff Prepare and submit security reports and trend analyses as required Provide advice on programme development and implementation   SAFETY RISK MANAGEMENT Assist with the implementation of regional security policies, protocols and procedures related to the safe implementation of programme activities Supervise the implementation of physical and asset protection protocols and regulations Ensure that appropriate access controls are in place for all IRC facilities Advise, assist and control the procurement and issue of security and protective equipment Conduct regular site assessments and advise on mitigation measures Assist in the management of security incidents and crises, provide timely and accurate incident reports and analysis, and support organizational lessons learned