Security Advisor

General objective of the job   The Security and logistics Advisor supports the strategic development and implementation of War Child’s emergency response program.   Position in the organisation   The Security and logistics Advisor is part of the Operations Department reporting to the Operations Support Manager and to the Country Director. S/he manages drivers and the security focal point.     Result areas   1.             Security   Acts as security focal point for all staff Conducts briefings of all local and international staff Supports the implementation of the security plan and emergency plan in Lebanon and develops a security strategy. Ensures daily updates about the security situation Gathers security and safety related information and disseminate this between the staff Represents WCH in all international NGOs security networks in Beirut. Ensures that all safety rules and standards are respected and applied in the WCH office.     Result: Security plan is implemented in such a matter that staff know all safety rules and standards are respected and applied in the WCH office   2.         Capacity building     Works with the partners in Lebanon to build security, contingency plan, and security procedures. Organizes security trainings for the partners and staff. With the support of HR hires and trains new drivers; Advises Country Director on changes in SOPs, routines and other procedures related to security       3.         Fleet and logistics Management   Arranges and coordinates detailed daily work plans for drivers and vehicles Acknowledges and implements priority/duty tasking Have 24/7 availability to coordinate any last minute emergency travel of the staff Ensures regular liaison with PM team to ensure safe and secure personnel movements Ensures that all cars are maintained and ready to be used in a daily basis Applies management & safety measures and procedures Ensures all drivers and staff are successfully and accurately filling out the mileage and fuel log books; Continuously checks and updates data of the storage room     Result: fleet management is arranged and coordinates in such a way that field visits are conducted and security measures are applied all times.       Knowledge and Experience   BA Degree in related field Previous experience in security and safety   Skills and Competencies   Proficiency in Arabic; Fluent in English. Good negotiation skills Good organizations skills Ability to work in different environments Available 24/7 Team oriented, with ability to work efficiently independently. Flexible and responsive to challenges, with willingness to take on additional tasks as needed. Proficient in MS Office - word processing, spread sheets, etc. Demonstrated ability to work under difficult conditions and a high degree of pressure Political and cultural knowledge/awareness, and experience of working in settings where insecurity has been on the agenda Holder of a valid driver’s license Ability and willingness to work under difficult circumstances and with other partners.