Safety And Security Coordinator

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries, the IRC aims to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to survive. Working in coordination with the humanitarian community, IRC currently addresses the needs of war-affected Syrians from several operational bases in the region. Our activities focus primarily on the supply of vital medications and medical equipment, non-food items, water and sanitation and women and children’s protection, and form part of an over-arching humanitarian response in Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and the region that seeks to assist refugees, IDPs and war-affected Syrians survive conflict and displacement. In response to the influx of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, the IRC has launched a multi-sectoral relief program in Lebanon.  The program will provide assistance to refugees and host communities in Mount Lebanon, the North and Bekaa Valley.  SCOPE OF WORK: The IRC is currently seeking a Safety and Security Coordinator (SSC) for its Lebanon Program, based in Beirut with at least with travel to program locations. The position will work with the country management team to ensure that organizational security policies and procedures are responsive to the context, adequate and known to staff. The SSC will analyze security trends, advise, update, and implement the IRC Lebanon Security Management Plan, under the supervision of the DDO in Lebanon and will conduct onsite training for staff and facilitate the development and implementation of appropriate security plans, Standard Operating Procedures and Contingency Plans.   S/he will provide expert security advice to all levels of IRC staff in the country office including security updates, advisories, and incident management. Location:                           Lebanon Travel Requirements:      Tripoli T5 – Akkar – Bekaa - Sour Project/Dept:                     Syria Crisis Response/Safety and Security REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS AND COORDINATION: Reports to:   Deputy Director for Operations Dotted-Line to:  Country Director Coordinates With Internal: Senior Field Managers and Regional Safety and Security Advisor External:  All stakeholders related to Security and Safety in the region. RESPONSIBILITIES Safety and Security Management Planning Provide technical support to the DDO on all policies, procedures, guidelines and planning for staff safety, operational security and program continuity in Lebanon; Evaluate, review and update the Lebanon Security Management Plan on a regular basis. Reference and ensure compliance to IRC Security Management Framework within the SMP and all annexes. Work with DDO and Sr. Field Managers to develop, consolidate and implement operating procedures and contingency plans; Evaluate, review and update the hibernation and evacuation plans for all IRC offices and residences in Lebanon and ensure that the practical preparations are in place and known to all staff involved; Conduct risk assessments of contracted and prospective offices and residences. Follow up on actions to be taken to ensure compliance with safety and security standards. Undertake continual assessments of equipment, and the protocols by which that equipment is used, to ensure that minimal conditions for security are being met. Provide and implement best possible solutions for use of equipment to facilitate communication between staff, including here proposing safe alternative means of communication and equipments, Building Acceptance to empower and expand humanitarian programming Develop ongoing relationships with local authorities as needed and other power brokers within. Work to ensure that IRC, its mission and work in the region is known and accepted. Work to encourage stakeholders to work with the IRC in ensuring that staff and programs are safe and allowed to continue humanitarian activities in Turkey. Provide technical input and advice in assessments to consider new IRC programs in new geographic areas. In coordination with DDO, liaise with relevant security actors e.g., NGO Security Focal Point, SSCL, other NGO security coordinators, region UNDSS contacts, local community stakeholders, Governors, etc. Monitoring, Analysis and Supervision Identify, establish and manage context appropriate approach to assure IRC facilities are Compile and submit monthly security reporting that track incidents and trends within the IRC’s area of operation. Submit daily contextual updates as needed to the CD/DDO/RSSA. Work closely with IRC teams in Field Offices in Lebanon to ensure all incidents and accidents are followed up with an official written report, which is then shared with relevant stakeholders and filed appropriately. Ensure also that final incident reports are provided when IRC is closing the case. Coordinate regularly with the RSSA on safety and security, and fulfill reporting requirements to the region. Collect and compile all security reports for IRC Lebanon. Security Training and Orientation Provide a development plan with precise capacity building method to the Safety and Security team. Provide regular trainings for IRC staff on security preparedness, prevention and response. Training(s) may include Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs); Contingency Plans (CPs); Security Management; Incident Reporting; Prevention and Response Mechanisms; Communications protocols, etc. Together with the HR focal point, review and update the IRC Syria Security Information package for new staff HR Management Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions including staff development plans. Lead with commitment, integrity and accountability to the “IRC Way” – Global Standards for Professional Conduct and ensure adherence to the code of conduct. REQUIREMENTS A minimum of 3 years of non-profit or NGO work experience within international humanitarian assistance programs with demonstrated capabilities in planning, organizing and executing security operations in the field. Previous NGO security management an asset. Understanding of humanitarian principles, codes of conduct and ideally, specific sub-sector work linked to NGO field operations contexts Advanced level knowledge of communications technology, including, satellite communications, cell phone mediums, etc. Strong experience as a trainer and training skills – the ability to develop, implement, facilitate and impart learning to a wide range of audiences. Ability to gain a precise understanding of the various local, regional, country and international policies, operational positions and interactions, providing clear dynamic briefings and analysis of given and unfolding security and political situations when they occur. Regional experience strongly preferred Written and verbal English and Arabic Skills essential with French language skills a plus