Safety And Security Focal Point (Ssfp)

Background In light of continuous expansion of NRC activities is Lebanon and the organizations ability to support the field office based SFP’s and FM’s, an additional resources is to be employed, closely working with and supporting the CSFP.  SSF acts as a focal point for the CD and the CSSFP in quality assuring the security risk management work in the field. Attention will be given for NRC Country programme CSSFP and SSFP to extensively follow up in the field, providing support and guidance to Country Management, Field Managers and staff, herein under training and continuous assessment in NRC areas of operation.   Role,      tasks and responsibilities   Job purpose The main purpose of the SSF is to act as focal point by undertaking a technical support function, ensure effective access to beneficiaries by cooperation and coordination with program, and have an advisory and supporting role to the CSSFP.   The SSF, controls, and monitors the implementation of the organizations security management system at field level, and aims to reduce the risks by seeking creative solutions for mitigation to NRC staff, programs, assets, organisation, and beneficiaries.The SSF is to work closely with program staff and the field office senior management to ensure adequate focus and resources are timely put into risk management, as well as organisational and individual duty of care in the operations. The SSF is to work towards providing field staff with a minimum level of required knowledge, through briefings, and ensuring availability of training as the threat environment dictates.  The SSF is to have an active role in management of critical incidents, as well as in crisis situations at field office level.   Reporting to SSF reports to, and acts as an advisor and support to the CSSFP. In addition s/he maintains a technical reporting line to the CSSFP for advice and guidance on security technical issues, priorities. The SSFP deputizes for the CSSFP.     Level of Authority Upon delegation from the CSSFP, the below would be a baseline guidance for level of authority. The SSF has the authority to instruct staff to undertake and comply with instituted SOP’s, contingency plans, and requirements ratified by HQ, CD/CSSFP/HO/AM.  SSFP can authorize and instruct in the temporary closure of a project site, preferably after consultation with HO/AM or CSSFP/SA. SSFP can and shall advise on repercussions for security breaches observed.   Tasks and responsibilities   The SSF shall:   Security and risk management:   In agreement with CSSFP; Advise and support the field office senior      management on all safety and security aspects of and contribute to the      fulfillment of the objectives of the NRC Country Strategy and HQ security      strategy Support in the implementation, and ensure compliance      to NRC Security framework. Represent in relevant UN/INGO/NGO/security forums. Guide, adapt, and monitor implementation of security      procedures and regulations Take lead in the development and annually revision      of field office security plans, hereby fire-, relocation-, hibernation-, compound      and location evacuation plans and SOP’s, as well as give necessary feed in      to country security plan. Support in providing updated strategic analysis of local      political, social and/or military context, analyze, and assess possible      development and impact on current and new NRC operations and environment. As situation requires, and at least annually,      conduct participatory security risk assessments (SRA) in line with NRC      Security risk management model By close monitoring of the security environment,      troubleshoot, explore, and adapt new and/or additional risk mitigating      safety and security measures, suggest and advise on implementation and      adaptation. Support the programme staff in planning and      implementing risk mitigation strategies (acceptance, deterrence, protection) in order to improve access Manage and supervise local guard force as instructed      by CSSFP/SA The SSFP      also acts as a point of contact for staff to present their security and      safety concerns to management in a formal (and if necessary confidential) way. Record and      map internal and humanitarian sector safety and security incidents for the      purpose of adapting local SOP’s and risk mitigation strategy Assist in preparing and ensuring Incident reports      are submitted in a timely fashion Safety and security post incident analysis and      follow up As part of regular office update meetings, give      ideally weekly security briefing with updates on latest developments and      past relevant incidents Report and advise on repercussion for security      breaches recorded   Training Ensure all new personnel are given a security      arrival brief immediately upon arrival or hire. Facilitate capacity building and education of staff      in their effort to perform their duties safely   Train office staff in current SOP and contingency plans,      as well as in minimum requirements as identified within the NRC security      framework Identify shortcomings and conduct capacity building      to improve staff ability to manage risk by knowledge and awareness of      general and country-spesific security management guidelines and processes      as required. Identify need and facilitate training of all NRC      staff in general safety and security including as a minimum; Fire-, Compound      and region relocation- and Evacuation drills, first aid, and in the use of      communication equipment.   Networking and coordination Build network (communicate, exchange information and      co-operate) on security issues with relevant (predominantly local) actors      in the areas of current and potential NRC programme implementation. Participate in, and support existing humanitarian      sector security coordination and collaboration mechanisms In particular, focus on building necessary networks,      liaise, and nurture existing relationship with members of local security      apparatus, international military, none state armed actors, and/or other      relevant actors in NRC’s operational environment Undertake or take part in negotiation of      humanitarian acess whenever required. Network, seek and require support in risk management      best practice from other in country security staff, with an focus on      retrieving lessons learned from post critical incident analysis   Reporting Safety and security incident reporting Contribute to weekly country security report to NRC      HQ Oslo Upon request, provide input to bi annual risk and      hardship survey in connection with risk and hardship grading at HQ   3.      Experience and competence   Professional background Preferably minimum 5 years relevant experience in humanitarian work, preferably in the UN or INGO environment Desirable experience from humanitarian operations, preferably within the field of information management as related to security management  and operational planning Demonstrated ability to work under difficult conditions and a high degree of pressure Preferable experience by undertaking a role and tasks related to staff safety and security     Essential skills Experience in liaising with communities, civilians, police and/or military government authorities as well as with regional institutions preferable Political and cultural knowledge/awareness, and experience of working in settings where insecurity has been on the agenda Analytical thinking/skills and experience leadership and management skills understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contexts Awareness of gender and cultural issues Proven communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills Able to communicate in the English language   average computer literacy Holder of a valid driver’s license   Formal education Preferably high school level of education Relevant work experience might compensate for formal education. Preferably basic Military or police training, or been exposed to such an environment and interaction. Basic Security management education in the form of workshops or seminars     Personal qualities Professional pride Strong level of integrity and moral Goal oriented and visionary Ability to handle a large workload, work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision Ability and willingness to work and live under difficult circumstances Ability and willingness to be mobile Flexible and creative, and it helps if you have a sense of humor   4.         Additional information In principle, and in particular in operations where there exists a high threat level, the SSFP should be a full time position normally manned by a competent national staff, and thereby follow local recruitment procedures.   Extensive travel across Lebanon must be expected.