Assistant Field Safety Officer - Noa - Hrs094 - Beirut (Unhcr Contract)

 Advise and support the Representative or Head of Office in managing staff safety and security of UNHCR staff, partners, operations, premises and refugees or persons of concern. Undertake periodic security assessments in close cooperation with UNHCR senior staff members and interagency partners. Evaluate existing security measures to determine their appropriateness and identify areas needing improvement. Follow up with actions to oversee or implement those improvements. Advise on and assist in ensuring compliance with Minimum Operational Safety Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Safety Standards (MORSS). Assist in the development of plans for evacuation, medical evacuation and other contingencies. In cooperation with UNHCR senior staff members, assist in ensuring that security measures are fully integrated into operational planning, including budgetary provisions, at the earliest stages of development. Participate programme activities to advise on programme criticality. As a member of a multi-functional team, contribute to efforts to ensure the physical protection and security of refugees and other persons of concern Maintain relationships with security-related actors, including host government law enforcement authorities and partner agencies. Maintain cooperation with staff of the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS). Cooperate in security assessments and planning and supporting interagency processes. Support UNHCR staff serving as members of the country Security Management Team (SMT), or Area Security Management Team (ASMT), Area Security Coordinators (ASC) and Wardens. Provide country-relevant security advice and training to UNHCR staff, and where appropriate, to staff of NGOs and implementing partners in areas including, inter alia, preparation for and conduct of road missions, radio telecommunications, immediate actions upon detection of explosive devices or other dangers, hostage survival and other critical incidents. Conduct rehearsals and practical exercises to ensure that staff are familiar with contingency plans and can implement them confidently in an emergency. Prepare periodic reports on security in accordance with UN and UNHCR standard operating procedures, sharing with managers in the country of assignment and, as appropriate, FSS. Maintain linkages with the Staff Welfare Section, and the Medical Service, referring cases as required in consultation with staff member’s supervisor. Undertake other security-related functions or responsibilities.