Security Officer ( Zahle )

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa:     SCOPE OF ROLE:   Reports to:  While Working under technical leadership of LB CO Country Security Unit, The Position infield will be working under direct supervision of Security Manager. Dimensions: Save the Children works throughout Lebanon with offices in Beirut, Zahle, Qobayat, and Tripoli with a possibility of expansion as needed, and a current staff complement of approximately 140 staff, which is also possible to increase accordingly. Noting that Lebanon is at a high threat level as per SCI security scaling. Staff directly reporting to this post: Security Assistant / Security Guards KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Security Assessment of programme Area. Conduct vehicle tracking and maintain proper Vehicle tracking record. Write daily Safety and Security SITREPs/reports. Guard force management by selecting training and supervising guards. Upkeep and maintain all Fire fighting equipments, Panic Alarm and emergency exit safety measures. Keep posted Security Manager and all Staff from time to time of changing safety and security situation across the country (incidents). Manage CCTV monitoring and keep it in functional status. Patrol and inspect property/office to protect against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity. Check for irregularities(e.g. fire hazards, leaking water pipe, light left on, equipment malfunctions, unlock security doors.) and report incidents or problems to the appropriate authority. Update SOPs, Assessments, Pupils, Threat Analysis, Risk Rating and Contingency Planning. Update and maintain security plan/annexes on a regular basis. Update Emergency Contact Details and Emergency Contact Tree/First Responders on a regular basis. Ensure the issuance of Security ID cards to all staff. Orient staff and Guards on evacuation plans, drills and procedures regarding emergencies. Report and follow-up incidents when it is being reported with providing support to effected staff members. Coordinating with all relevant line managers, ensure that all staff are briefed and trained (including drivers and guards) regularly on personal security issues and that security procedures are understood and respected at all times. Coordination with law enforcement agencies and other government sector when required. Any other duty as assigned by the S&S Line Manager . Assessment of all field Mission and Monitoring daily Securiity Situation on Daily Basis and Inform staff through SMS/Email Daily, Weekly, Bi Weekly, Monthly, Yearly Security incident reports. Assisting in Crisis Management and delivering trainings to staff. SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability: Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others Future orientated, thinks strategically. Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Willing to take disciplined risks Integrity: Honest, encourages openness and transparency