Area Risk Advisor - Sscl

Area Risk Advisor     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 ARA provides SSCL members and clients with credible information and contextual analysis of the local and regional situation. The RSA will liaise closely with NGOs, the UN, the military, and other national and international security agencies to obtain security information. The ARA will be responsible for writing comprehensive weekly reports on the provincial and regional security situation as it relates to SSCL members and clients as well as for producing daily incident reports, threat warnings and facilitating weekly  meetings in his/her region of responsibility. The ARA will also play a less frequent role in assisting members to develop their own risk management capacities.   The ARA will also be responsible for the management of the regional SSCL office. This includes oversight of local logistics and administration. The ARA may be deployed alone to any one of the three regional offices (in the North, Beqaa and South). Required: - Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Political, Law, Economics, Business or related field - Demonstrable experience in report writing and analysis (sample will be requested) - Min. 3 years of practical experience  in a relevant organizational setting - Familiarity with the philosophy, priorities and principals of INGOs, humanitarian principles and development - Excellent social, analytical and diplomacy skills - A strong verbal and written communicator in English & Arabic languages, French highly desirable - A great sense of humor is critical.   Preferred: - Experience in INGO or IO management - Sound understanding of risk management principles - Ability to develop and maintain culturally and socially diverse relationships and contacts - Previous experience in management and coordination - Experience of staff capacity development, training and knowledge transfer