Safety And Security Committee For Lebanon (Sscl) – Coordinator

  Job Description SSCL is an initiative of to establish an organization that provides critical environmental analysis to members and clients, so that they can make informed policy and operational decisions. SSCL intends to achieve this through establishing an interactive platform that provides analysis on Lebanon and it’s regional environment as it relates to SSCL member activities. SSCL and its products are Predictive, Enabling and Innovative. SSCL is formed from International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), International Organizations (IO, Development and Humanitarian)and Civil Society Organizations in Lebanon. The SSCL is hosted and chaired by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC).   The Coordinator is second-in-charge of SSCL (after SSCL Chair) and responsible for office management of SSCL , along with coordination of the SSCL community. Female applicants strongly encouraged to apply.      Strategic Leadership •                Work closely with SSCL -Executive Committee, Chair Analyst and Area Risk Advisors (ARA); •                Liaise with relevant LISSG stakeholders and interlocutors, such as the United Nations (UN), Government of Lebanon, Donors and independent analytical bodies; •                Coordinate SSCL working groups; •                Manage incident reporting from, and advice to, SSCL members; •                Assuring quality of SSCL service to members and quality of product; •                Responsible as the point of contact for SSCL logistical, administrative and HR arrangements, in coordination with SSCL Chair and grant holder ; •                Be prepared to act as SSCL Chair or Analyst as required in their absence; •                Produce intellectually rigorous and best-practice analytical product in support of SSCL ; •                Competently handle new media and develop new media based product; •                Conduct Threat and Risk Assessments; •                Produce complex and predictive systems of indicator and warnings relevant to Lebanon and region’s environment; •                Ensure technical quality and accuracy of SSCL reporting; •                Team Leadership; •                Line manages Analyst, ARAs and other staff as needed; •                Conduct regular field visits to areas of SSCL member interest or activity; •                Ensure appropriate human resource allocation to projects; •                With HR, recruit and train new staff in the sector; •                Capacity build SSCL member staff in Risk Assessment and Management; and •                Represent the SSCL to relevant clusters, agencies and ministries on issues, as and when required. Required: Education - Masters level qualification in Risk Management, International Relations, Communications, Journalism or Business Administration, in lieu a relevant bachelor combined with 5 or more years’ experience in public or private sector in threat and risk management or in communications. Experience - 5 to 7 years of experience in leading/managing teams that collect, analyze and distribute information relevant to humanitarian, development or government policy and operations. Familiarity with UN, INGO, Lebanon or Donor security management systems highly desirable. Skills Required - Excellent understanding of the Lebanon context; - Strong leadership, management, planning, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills; - Ability to quickly adapt and innovative methods of communication with new technologies; - Excellent initiator, able to manage multiple tasks; - Able to work under pressure and good at timely decision making; - Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic, French is desirable; - Competent in Microsoft Office and an interest in the potential of new and social media; - Knowledge and/or experience in conflict management, protection, or other related field; - Excellent professional approach and strong team building skills; - Strong coordination and representation skills and well versed in convincing and clarification of views and points; - Embraces culturally diversity and highly tolerant; and - A sense of humor is absolutely mandatory.   IMPORTANT NOTE: SSCL is not a Private Security Company and will not consider the following applicants (A) Applicants with experience only in physical security, weapons and tactics (B) Applicants with only military or police work experience   Application guidlines Applications should include a detailed CV and a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s motivation for applying.  Please forward the application, in English, marked "SSCL Coordinator - Beirut" to the following e-mail address: vacancy@drclebanon.dk.  The deadline for submission is Mon, Jan 20, 2014,