Humanitarian Access and Safety & Security Officer

Terre des hommes - Lausanne is seeking a qualified Humanitarian Access and Safety & Security Officer based in Beirut.

Main Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Logistics and Security Manager, the Humanitarian Access and Safety & Security Officer will be responsible to support the safe, effective and efficient access to and by people in need of humanitarian assistance, in line with humanitarian principles, through information and procedure management, direct support to staff, negotiation, and monitoring. The HASSO is responsible to monitor the overall security situation, enforce security regulations and provide sound and timely advice to TDH Lebanon staff and management.

He/she will be responsible for reviewing and maintaining updated security measures in all Tdh bases, under the management of the Senior Logistics and Security Manager, in order to ensure the safety and security of designated properties, assets, personnel, and visitors. He/she will ensure the security systems and procedures are effective and functional and will duly and timely report any concerns and exchange on Access, security and safety related matters.

He/she will provide advice to the senior management team on security issues in the areas of operation, ensuring that needed safety and security assessments and information gathering are conducted regularly. He/she should Immediately report all breaches of safety and security procedures and all incidents to Tdh Senior Logistics and Security Manager.

He/she maintains and develop a strong and diverse security network and relations with UN agencies, NGOs and other external actors to gain security information and prepare security updates and reports as required