Free to be Me- Security Officer

BACKGROUND:

           The Lebanese Center for Human Rights (CLDH) is a local non-profit, non-partisan Lebanese human rights organization based in Beirut. CLDH was created in 2006 by the Franco-Lebanese Movement SOLIDA (Support for Lebanese Detained Arbitrarily), which has been active since 1996 in the struggle against arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance and the impunity of those perpetrating gross human rights violations.

CLDH monitors the human rights situation in Lebanon, fights enforced disappearance, impunity, arbitrary detention and racism and rehabilitates the victims of torture. CLDH regularly organizes press conferences, workshops and advocacy meetings on human rights issues in Lebanon and collects, records and documents human rights abuses in reports and press releases.

CLDH team on the ground supports initiatives aimed at determining the fate of all missing persons in Lebanon.

CLDH regularly follows up on numerous cases of arbitrary detention and torture in Lebanon in coordination with Lebanese and international organizations, and with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention WGAD and the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture.

CLDH currently has 3 offices: Dora, Baouchrieh and Beqaa.

Program Profile:

      Free to Be Me (F2BM) is an inspiring and innovative program that puts rights holders in the driving seat, while supporting the LGBTQI+ movement to an impactful and sustainable fight for its rights. In Lebanon, a vibrant LGBTQI+ scene would lobby and advocate for economic and social justice. Despite progresses, challenges prevail in a highly restrictive legal environment.

F2BM-ME will give voice, leadership and bounding to a community of qualified activists fighting to advance a common agenda in Lebanon. The Community of Action (CoA) will foster the growth of grassroots organizations and knowledge-sharing within the community. The program will encompass: i) tailored organizational capacity-building, ii) targeted individual skills development iii) micro-project funding allowing community impact and learning through action.

F2BM-ME will be piloted by a project team hosted and benefiting from organizational support from the Lebanese Center for Human Rights (CLDH), designated as the host organization (HO). The program will directly benefit 10 grassroot organizations, a minimum of 15 activists and, indirectly, contribute to uphold the rights of the whole community in the region.

Job Profile:

The Security Officer (SO) directly reports to the Program Coordinator.

The SO’s overall mission is to keep all project personnel safe from harm.

He/She/They provides continuous security and contextual information to the team and ensures compliance with security policies

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

●Develops safety and security plans and policies relevant to the project

●Provides security, safety and risk mitigation advice and recommendations to the management team and staff

●Ensures that project staff comply with project security procedures

●Monitor and analyze the ongoing threat environment faced by the project

●Reports security incidents, violations and recommends corrective actions

Qualifications:

●A minimum of 2 years in a similar position​     

●Great communication skills and team player​ 

●Proficiency in Microsoft Office​  

●Advanced organization and time management skills​

●Strong problem-solving skills​    

Location:

The SO is based in CLDH main office in Dora with visits to other CLDH Offices when and if needed.