Security Manager

Risk and threat assessment

• Conduct regular and robust risk assessment
• Monitoring and constant review  of  the security situation in Lebanon and the region with specific regard as to how it relates or may have an impact on the safety of programme staff and STEs.
• Consult and coordinate with the programme management[1] and project managers to identify operational security needs and to inform risk and treat assessments.
• Establish and maintain an operations security risk register

Standard Operating Procedures

• Development and maintenance of country/project specific SOP’s in line with Siren’s Security Policy and Standards and ensure that all personnel are knowledgeable of them.
• Establish security risk management plans and procedures for all locations where the programme will operate, with specific regard to Tripoli.
• Maintenance of a Duty Officer system
• Maintenance of Personnel Next of Kin and Proof of life details ensuring that they are available to the Duty Officer and Programme Manager  24/7

Information and reporting

• Inform and advise the programme management with regard to security-related matters and promptly report any significant security issue to the programme management.
• Regular briefings and compliance checks for all staff and sub-contractors
• Conduct training sessions on use of security/safety equipment.
• Maintenance of a WhatsApp security group with real time security information

ICT and cyber security

• Coordinate with the IT manager on development of guidelines and procedures for ICT and cyber security.

Infrastructure, logistics and movement

• Ensure that vehicles used by THE PROJECT personnel are well maintained and fulfil satisfactory security and safety standards.
• Maintenance of a vehicle (and where necessary personnel) centralised tracking system using “Trackimo” trackers which Siren currently uses in Lebanon
• Ensure proper functioning pf security related communication system and equipment.
• Ensure that all personnel are equipped with mobile phones
• Ensure office security as per Sirens Security Policy and Standards and approving suitability of and security at hotels and privately rented accommodation
• Maintenance of a locstat for all staff and sub-contractors with effective booking in and out procedures

Critical incident response

• Develop response, recovery and contingency plans for critical incidents.
• Develop procedures and arrangements for incidents requiring medical evacuation.
• Develop procedures for the event of Kidnapping or suspected abduction.
• Respond to and manage any incidents or emergencies impacting on the safety and security of THE PROJECT personnel or assets in consultation with the programme management.

[1] The THE PROJECT programme management consist of the Programme Manager, the Support Manager and the Operations Manager.