Security and Liaison Officer (Humanitarian Affairs)

Première Urgence - Aide Médicale Internationale (PU-AMI) is a non-profit, non-political and non religious humanitarian NGO. Its objective is to bring about a global response to the basic needs of populations suffering from acute humanitarian crisis and to allow them to recover their autonomy and dignity. In close respect to humanitarian principles, PU-AMI promotes humanitarian access and dialogue with all components of the civil society in Lebanon, and delivers assistance based on the needs, regardless of religion, politics, and ethnic matters. Today, PU-AMI is intervening in 21 countries in Africa, the Near East, Caucasus, Asia and the Caribbean to cover the needs of populations affected by conflict, natural disasters or economic crises. PU-AMI in Lebanon has been implementing emergency and recovery projects in Health, Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, Shelter Rehabilitation and in Livelihood Recovery sectors.

Job Description:

1- GENERAL OBJECTIVE

The Security and Liaison Officer (Humanitarian Affairs) supports the Field Coordinator to facilitate implementation of activities and ensure coordinated humanitarian access, by:

Monitoring the humanitarian context, identifying the potential constraints and/or changes that may impact proper access to the assisted populations in the areas of intervention;

Supporting the security & safety management of activities, staff and premises for all North and Akkar operations;

Liaising on constant basis with key stakeholders (donors, municipalities, associations, government, etc.) upon delegation from and oversight of Field Coordinator.

2- RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

1. SUPPORT CONTEXT ANALYSIS AND HUMANITARIAN ACCESS

Ensure that the common speech of the NGO is disseminated to staff and enforced at field level towards local stakeholders and beneficiaries in the areas of intervention;

Ensure data collection, crosschecking and in-depth analysis of information related to the context within the area of intervention; provide regular and ad hoc (if needed) formal reports to the Field Coordinator;

Collect, verify, analyze and report information that may affect the humanitarian access for assisted populations (climate hazards, civil unrests, security incidents);

Actively participate in regular or ad hoc humanitarian meetings, take notes and provide qualitative minutes/reports when needed;

Immediately alert the Field Coordinator in case of impending danger, or incident affecting the teams and/or the assisted population;

In case of incident related to humanitarian access affecting PU-AMI teams or activities, report immediately, orally to the Field Coordinator, and provide access incident report in the 24 hours following the incident.

Monitor compliance of PU-AMI’s staff and activities with regards to humanitarian principles.

2. SUPPORT THE SAFETY AND SECURITY MANAGEMENT OF PU-AMI ACTIVITIES, STAFF AND PREMISES

Conduct regular (and adhoc when necessary) in-depth risks analyses and report to Field Coordinator;

Participate in the elaboration and constant update of program documentation;

Contribute to project proposal writing for sections within his/her scope (security, context analysis, risk analysis, etc.);

Provide a bi-weekly SitRep updating the humanitarian context analysis shared with the Field Coordinator;

Monitor the overall daily staff movement and provide regular feedback to staff on safety;

Review weekly movement plan in coordination with logistics and advise the Field Coordinator on movement to restricted areas;

Ensure follow up of incidents affecting PU-AMI staff, provide regular updates to Field Coordinator and submit incident report within 24 hours following the incident;

Support safety of staff during and after working hours through a proper communication set-up, in coordination with Field Coordinator, Logistics Manager and local authorities when needed in the areas of intervention (Akkar and T5);

Set up a wide network of focal points in the area of intervention and regular liasioning to retrieve updated, accurate and timely information;

Design and provide contextual briefings as a part of new staff/visitors induction plan when they are joining the organization;

Develop and provide ad hoc reports, briefings, and presentations to field and Coordination teams upon request of the Field Coordinator;

Monitor the respect of operation rules and procedures agreed with relevant stakeholders;

Carry out regular field visits in area of intervention to monitor activity implementation with regards to respect of security and safety procedures;

Provide regular trainings and/or refreshers to PU-AMI employees (including temporary workers) on security and safety issues;

Participate in the elaboration and constant update of the Base Security Plan and the related set of security forms and documentation; propose changes based on context evolution to the Field Coordinator;

In coordination with the Logistics Manager, review the security set-up of all premises and propose adjustments as required to the Field Coordinator;

In absence of Field Coordinator, be the focal point for the security matter of both areas of intervention;

Actively participate in the Base Information Management Team (BIMT), and share updates on access, security, restricted areas, and movements.

3. CONTRIBUTE TO REPRESENTATION, LIAISON AND EXTERNAL COORDINATION

Conduct stakeholder analyses and mapping when requested by the Field Coordinator;

Attend and actively participate in relevant meetings with local partners, stakeholders and donors, take notes and provide qualitative minutes/reports when requested;

Participate in the overall representation of the organization towards local actors, and provide qualitative minutes/reports, when requested by the Field Coordinator;

Collect relevant program information from technical departments, in coordination with the Field Coordinator, to write activity progress reports to be shared with key stakeholders;

Support the Field Coordinator in communication and networking with all relevant stakeholders, by organizing regular bilateral meetings to provide updates on PU-AMI’s activities, facilitate humanitarian access, identify jointly needs and populations of concern (PoC).

It is expected that the Security and Liaison Officer (Humanitarian Affairs) will spend at least 30% of their working time outside the main office for field monitoring visits, network development and participation to external meetings.

The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project needs.

4. MAIN PRIORITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT – FOR FIRST 3 MONTHS of EMPLOYMENT

Develop stakeholder networking in existing and new areas of intervention, conduct and support humanitarian assessments in potential areas of intervention

Provide adequate updates of the context in the area of intervention

Support the Field coordinator in external stakeholders meetings

5- Job Requirements:

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Language Skills: Fluent in Arabic and English (speaking/ reading/ writing). 

Education Degree: University degree in Humanitarian Affairs/Political Sciences or a related field.

Work experience: 3 to 5 years professional experience in humanitarian access function, specifically in the area targeted. Experience in security management is mandatory. Experience in logistics management is preferable but not mandatory;

Excellent knowledge of Akkar and T5 Governorate and needs prevailing in the area;

Computer skills: Very good knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Earth and Google Maps, notions in using ARCGIS (desired).

Other  requirement

• Valid driving license (For minimum 2 year)

Other knowledge: Acquaintance with INGO' rules, procedures,regulations and humanitarian principles

Transversal skills

• Honest and trustworthy
• Reliable, rigorous and well organized
• Motivated and dedicated to his/her job
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Tact and diplomacy
• Able and willing to learn to extend his/her scope of work
• Able to manage priorities, take initiatives and work without constant supervision

Requirements of Behavioral Competencies:

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Result Orientation

Independence

Stress Resilience

Teamwork

Communication

PUI-AMI Employment Conditions and Benefits:

Status: A Fixed-Term Contract 

40-hour work week from Monday to Friday.

Location: Tripoli office, with travel to Akkar and T5.

Travel Required: The position’s holder is expected to travel extensively in the area of intervention on a regular basis (+/- 30% of the time), as well as to other PU-AMI’s country offices on an ad-hoc basis

Monthly Gross Income:  1676 USD based on PU-AMIs internal salary scale. PU-AMI deducts income tax and automatically registers employees to NSSF

Seniority Allowance of +2% monthly increase of your basic salary after 1st year of employment. Seniority allowance is gradual and grows of +2% every year.  

Insurance Medical Insurance class B for employee and spouse.

Life Insurance

Maternity leave of 100 days

Paternity leave of 5 days

Paid Leaves Policy: 24 days of paid leaves per year

3 paid Sick Child Leaves per year for employees with children

Eutelmed Psychosocial service available 24/7 in both Arabic and English

Other allowances that are extra?

Opportunities for career progression and transparent internal recruitment system

Internal trainings and capacity development opportunities

Staff wellbeing and inclusion activities

Our Commitments

 PU-AMI sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses among its employees as a major asset for its humanitarian action and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.  

PU-AMI applies a policy of zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of men, women, children and all vulnerable persons. It engages all its staff to promote, disseminate and respect the principles set out in its ethical framework.

How to Apply?

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and you adhere to our commitments? Send us your CV on email: nor.hr.recruitment@premiere-urgence-lib.org until July 24th, 2025

Your CV must be in pdf. and named: CV_LIB_01072025_SLO_Your first name.surname.pdf. Subject of your email: Security and Liason Officer (Humanitarian Affairs) - North. Only candidates who submit their application correctly will be considered.

Kindly note that PU-AMI reserves the right to screen CVs on a rolling basis, therefore it is strongly recommended to apply as soon as possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that PU-AMI does not in any case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please report it to us.